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There was strong interest at last weekend’s police recruitment drive in Ararat. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Regional recruitment drive attracts aspiring police

POLICE say they are encouraged by the response to a recent recruitment drive which attracted people from across Ararat and Stawell.

26 June, 2026

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Construction of the four star Loam Hotel in Stawell is well underway.

Hotel development underway

Taige Weir celebrates her first win with 'No Greater Vue'. L-R: Steve Marsden (Owner), Bonnie Weir, Will Gordon (Jockey and Taige's partner), Taige Weir. CREDIT: RACING PHOTOS

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Weir siblings carving their own path in racing industry

Hamish Smith gets a handball away to a teammate. PHOTO BY TRISH RALPH

Baggies fall agonisingly short in after-the-siren thriller

Warrior Meg Walker pictured here against Nhill, teamed up well with Erin Freeland in defence against Dimboola. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Warriors claim biggest scalp of the season

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Grasshopper Grace Long intercepts the ball. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Grasshoppers push competitions best

Tom Eckel was brilliant for the Warriors through the midfield against Dimboola. PHOTO WIMMERA MALLEE NEWS

Warriors shake off rust to overpower Roos

Stawell Hospital Auxiliary members Pam Byron, Judith Burke and Merrilyne Middleton are hoping local workers and shoppers will support their Soup, Sandwiches and Slice luncheon in June.

Slice, soup and support for Stawell Hospital

Railway gallery volunteers, from left, Pauline Sherrifs, Shirley Burton, Linda Maher and Lisa Cator pictured with Cr Jenny Greenberger.

Funding boost for sport, arts and community groups

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Bernie Moss with the Stawell Gift Committee. Pictured are Heather Seaman from the Stawell Quilters, Ian Seaman, Bernie, President of Stawell Athletics Club Robert McIntosh, and Wendy Hopwood. Photo courtesy the Alexandra Standard.

Restoring a piece of history

Cyclists are reminded to wear reflective clothing and with lights on their bikes when riding in low light conditions.

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Urging road users to stay visible during winter

A migratory seabird in WA has returned a suspected positive result for a deadly strain of bird flu.

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Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

Senior Sergeant Lisa McRae is encouraging people interested in a policing career to come along to today's information session at Ararat's Alexandra Oval.

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Information session to showcase policing careers

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