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Tasty fundraiser returns
ONE of the most delicious fundraisers of all time is back for another year, with the Lions Christmas Cake and Pudding program now in full swing. The hugely popular Christmas-themed
18 November, 2025
General News
College building links with community
STUDENTS from Stawell Secondary College had an opportunity this year to attain a formal qualification and to build...
16 November, 2025
Local News
Impaired drivers in police sights at local festival
Police are promising a major crackdown on drug and drink drivers...
Lions convention a roaring success
AN influx of Lions Club volunteers from far and wide gathered in Stawell...
Stawell Club ‘Caterpillars’ grow awareness for men’s health
A dozen members of the Stawell Club, affectionately known as ‘The Club...
Council & Politics
Hyslop likely to continue as Mayor
KAREN Hyslop appears set to continue for another year as the Mayor of Northern Grampians Shire with Cr Justine Hide...
7 November, 2025
Illegal dumping funds welcomed by council
NORTHERN Grampians Shire has welcome extra funding to crack down on...
Wandering dogs remain a concern
RESIDENTS across Stawell and surrounding areas continue to raise...
Local News
Ligar Street in the spotlight
VALUABLE community feedback regarding the safety of local roads is...
Rural & Agriculture
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female shearer. On Wednesday, October 15, in a...
5 November, 2025
Orchid Society gears up for Spring Show
MEMBERS of the Stawell Orchid Society are busily preparing their orchids...
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Look up! Swooping season is here again
AS the weather gets warmer and the days longer, we also start to see the...
Blooming gem in Glenorchy
GLENORCHY has been quietly hiding one of the region’s most enchanting...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Gearing up for McHappy car show
AN exciting display featuring impressive automobiles owned by local car enthusiasts will be the highlight of McHappy...
15 November, 2025
Lion Chase Fun Run a resounding success
Great Western Football Netball Club’s recent Lions Chase Fun Run and...
Summer show brings out the blooms
STAWELL Orchid Society’s highly anticipated Summer Show was a huge...
Local News
Skeletons and witches out of the closet
MORE than 500 excited children hit the streets of Stawell last week for...
Our People
Finding inspiration in unlikely places
A talented author who spent his formative years growing up in Stawell has made waves in literary circles this year...
13 November, 2025
Six decades side-by-side
A sense of humour and a sense of purpose are two ingredients that have...
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal...
The journey to becoming a treasured local
EVERY now and then a community is lucky enough to have a character move...
Sport
Stawell Golf continues to dominate
Stawell Golf made it six wins on a trot to start the Grampians Playing Area Lawn Bowls Division One pennant...
13 November, 2025
Marnoo start season with strong victory
After a disrupted start to the season, with Round one washed out and...
Great Western News, Stawell News
Lions bounce back with commanding victory
Swifts-Great Western has rebounded from their loss to Laharum to thrash...
Natives enjoy thriller as Kookaburras tie Homers
A mob of kangaroos couldn't help the Kookaburras or Homers secure a win,...