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A total fire ban has been announced for tomorrow across our region. Free to Read

Total Fire Ban tomorrow

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, South West and Central fire weather districts tomorrow, Wednesday, 7 January 2026. Strong north westerly winds will

6 January, 2026

Jike Jones, Bruce Olver's premiership coach Wilf Dickison, Bruce’s sister Tina Gibson and Ararat Football Netball Club president David Hosking, gathered for Jike to present the Ararat Rats with a jumper Bruce gave him following the 1975 Wimmera Football League grand final.

Ararat News, Stawell News

A jumper, a memory, and a homecoming

Technical issues left thousands of Telstra customers without reliable mobile service over the weekend in Stawell. Story, photo by Henry Dalkin.

Stawell News

Telstra mobile outage hits Stawell region

WorkSafe has issued a warning about the illegal use of fireworks on new years eve.

Local News

Fireworks warning ahead of New Years Eve

Santa in Barkly Street Ararat.

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Merry Christmas

Jackie Targett says The Salvation Army is as committed as ever to helping families in need at Christmas time.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Salvos lend a hand long after the holidays

Superintendent Dan Davison took over from former Superintendent Sharon McCrory this month.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Police leadership change for Western Division

With warmer days upon us, pet owners are being reminded that even a short stop can be dangerous, and dogs should never be left unattended in parked cars.

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

Warning against leaving dogs in vehicles

Arli, Lily, Kerry, Patrick, Mackenzie are ecstatic that supervised school crossings will stay.

Stawell News

Some things are worth keeping

Michael was fortunately reunited with his owners.

Stawell News, Great Western News

Council clarifies cat laws after Michael saga

Nadya Miller (left) and Kristy Miller (right) with Rebecca Hardy, the inaugural winner of the Jill Miller award.

Pomonal News, Stawell News, Ararat News

New award honours founding CEO

Head chef Nina Kaur and chef John Tyers are busy with the new menu.

Stawell News

New energy at Stawell Harness Racing Club

Lake Fyans Holiday Park operators Darrin (left) and Janine Palensky are hoping the beloved getaway destination will be able to operate for many generations to come.

Stawell News

Lake Fyans tensions slowly easing

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