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Council backs major events
NORTHERN Grampians Shire has backed four tourism drawcards as part of its Major Tourism Events Partnership Program. The program establishes a multi-year partnership with major
1 December, 2025
General News
Creating a memorable experience
THERE’S something comforting about feeling like everything is familiar and predictable living in a country town but...
30 November, 2025
Great Western News, Halls Gap News, Stawell News
Substantial boost for local brigades
EMERGENCY services volunteers in Northern Grampians Shire will receive...
School crossings to close
LONG-serving school crossing supervisor Kerrie Bartholomew has voiced...
Local News
Stawell gets McHappy for the kids
THE team at McDonald’s Stawell worked hard to put the ‘fun’ into...
Council & Politics
Mallee MP pleased with net zero decision
MUCH has been made this week about the Liberal party’s decision to follow its Coalition partners, the Nationals, in...
27 November, 2025
Campaigning for an end to family violence
COUNCILLOR Karen Hyslop has ushered in her second term as Northern...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon
WITH a state election just 12 months away, the fight to claim the seat...
Concongella News, Glenorchy News, Great Western News, Halls Gap News, Marnoo News, Stawell News
Hyslop likely to continue as Mayor
KAREN Hyslop appears set to continue for another year as the Mayor of...
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
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this morning. Hosted by the Stawell Country Women’s...
29 November, 2025
Gearing up for McHappy car show
AN exciting display featuring impressive automobiles owned by local car...
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...
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 Harness Racing Club geared up for the Cup
The Stawell Harness Racing Club is putting the final preparations on for their biggest meet of the year, held this...
28 November, 2025
Baird leads Marnoo to victory
Nic Baird helped guide Marnoo to their fourth victory in round five of...
Stawell Golf continues dominance
Stawell Golf are undefeated after eight rounds in the Grampians Playing...
Stawell News, Great Western News
Combine claim win on the back of Marrow’s maiden ton
A maiden century by Zachary Marrow has helped guide Swifts-Great Western...