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Purple Wiggle revisits family story in Stawell
FOR an entire generation of Australians, Jeff Fatt was the Purple Wiggle – the star of Wake Up Jeff! and one of the country’s most recognisable children’s entertainers. But when he
9 August, 2026
General News
Norton Ford departs Stawell
NORTON Ford has closed its Stawell dealership, leaving a prominent Western Highway site vacant and ending its...
7 August, 2026
Banned fungicide detected at Lake Fyans
TRACE detections of a fungicide banned almost 20 years ago have raised...
Men's Shed lends a hand to Lake Fyans Parkrun
POMONAL Men's Shed members have been putting their woodworking skills to...
Stonier, Fallen Giants linked to Seppelt sale
PARTIES associated with Stonier Wines and Fallen Giants are understood...
Council & Politics
Council readies funding blueprint for redevelopment
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council is expected to unveil a funding blueprint for the long-awaited redevelopment of the...
3 August, 2026
Marnoo to host Hanson
AS the Ripon electorate heads towards a closely watched state election,...
Local News
'Goodbye': premier bows out of Labor leadership contest
Ben Carroll is set to become Victoria's 50th premier as Jacinta Allan...
Local News
Ben Carroll crowned Labor leader after caucus stoush
Ben Carroll will be sworn in as Victoria's 50th premier after Jacinta...
Rural & Agriculture
One life lost on farms every six days
ONE person died on an Australian farm roughly every six days last year, according to new figures released as part of...
24 July, 2026
Local News
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost...
Local News
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed...
Local News
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
From collar and tie to come as you are
FOR much of its early history, the Stawell Club was a place where men gathered. Ladies waited outside, using an...
13 July, 2026
Model railway exhibition return to Stawell
ONE of the regions largest annual community events has returned to...
Hospital auxiliary overwhelmed by luncheon support
STAWELL Hospital Auxiliary president Judith Burke says she was...
Top volunteers recognised at annual tourism awards
GRAMPIANS Wimmera Mallee Tourism (GWMT) has celebrated the region’s...
Our People
From a town in crisis to a running success
WHEN floods struck Halls Gap in 2011, the damage was measured not only in closed roads and battered infrastructure....
22 July, 2026
Stawell volunteers in running for state honours
THE culture of volunteering at Stawell Little Athletics has earned state...
Local News
From Around the World to Regional Victoria: How Country Therapy is Creating Connections
Relocating to a new country is a major life change. Along with starting...
Steve’s journey with cancer
A few weeks ago we received word that well known Stawell identity Steve...
Sport
Baggies unable to halt Saints charge
CKS Swifts came agonisingly close to claiming their third win of the 2026 Horsham District Football Netball League...
5 August, 2026
Warriors stand tall
The Stawell Warriors A-Grade netballers are on the verge of securing...
Warriors bounce back with resounding victory
Stawell Warriors have responded strongly after their disappointing loss...
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Lions roar past Bulldogs
Great Western has maintained its one-game advantage inside the top five...