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Wipes tangled on a sewer pump are a clear reminder – wipes block pipes.

Wet wipes block pipes

GWMWATER is urging customers to keep wipes out of toilets saying they are a leading cause of sewer blockages across the region.

25 May, 2026

Neale Daniher, whose courage made him the symbol of the fight against MND, has died aged 65.

Local News

Neale Daniher dies after courageous fight against MND

Stawell mums Karissa, Jenna and Jess are pushing for CCTV in Main Street and other frequented areas around Stawell.

Stawell mums lead CCTV push

Volunteers Daryl Mair, Don Sturt, Cr Jenny Greenberger and Tania Blair were hard at work during the week getting the station in shape for today's celebration.

Rail celebration today

Mayor Karen Hyslop delivered a message of thanks and cake to the volunteers at Stawell SES to mark Wear Orange Wednesday.

Mayor brings thanks and cake to Stawell SES volunteers

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Hundreds of runners and walkers are expected to descend on Halls Gap this weekend for the annual Run The Gap event.

Hundreds expected for Run The Gap return

Representatives of Northern Grampians Shire Council, Stawell Football Netball Club and Netball Victoria celebrate the official opening of a new netball court at Central Park in Stawell.

Mayor opens new netball court at Central Park

The Hans Irvine sculpture is among the first works installed in Great Western’s new sculpture park celebrating the district’s rich winemaking history.

Great Western News

Sculptures bring wine pioneers to life

Superintendent Dan Davidson inspects two of the new solo units currently on patrol around Ararat and Stawell.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Road policing enhanced

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Residents shouldn’t be concerned if they see low flying helicopters in the district over the coming month.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Helicopters to survey Ararat and Stawell powerlines

Stawell Hospital Auxiliary members Merrilyne Middleton, Pat Hart, Sandra Dalziel, Linda Maher, Pam Byron and Doreen Bibby.

Stawell Hospital Auxiliary looks to the future at upcoming AGM

Great Western Football Netball club president Dale Hurley thanks locals for donating their cans.

Great Western News

Cashing in on cans

Kat, Logan and Mahney were all smiles at the recent camp in Halls Hap.

Camp Quality weekend offers hope, friendship and fun

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