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Some of the vintage tractors on display last year. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Vintage rally returns

Vintage machinery, classic vehicles and hobby displays are on show across this weekend at the Stawell Harness Racing Club. The popular Stawell Tractor, Engine and Hobby Rally is

21 March, 2026

Actors from OZACT Theatre Company perform among the historic stone walls of Heatherlie Quarry during a previous production in the Grampians. The company returns to the dramatic outdoor setting this Easter to stage Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

Halls Gap News

Shakespeare returns to Heatherlie Quarry

tawell artists Margie Glover and Charrelle Nicholson inside the Town Hall Hotel, which will transform into a pop-up gallery for their Wow Art exhibition during the Stawell Gift Easter weekend. Story, photo by Henry Dalkin.

Stawell News

Town Hall Hotel hosts Easter art pop-up

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra will bring its Dancing Shadows program to the Stawell Entertainment Centre on May 21, featuring works by Mozart, Andrew Ford and Dvořák performed by the ensemble’s core musicians.

Stawell News

Three centuries of music in one night

Natrishar Issachar, wearing a Vanuatu-style dress, and Lemuel Issachar in traditional Fijian clothing to promote the upcoming Grampians Harmony Festival in Stawell.

Stawell News

Many cultures, one celebration

Barkly Street will once again fill with cars and crowds when the Show Us Your Wheels vehicle display returns during the Ararat Jail House Rock Festival weekend. Image supplied.

Ararat News

Barkly Street set to shine

City Heart Church singers rehearse ahead of their Easter Saturday performance in Main Street, where they plan to invite locals and visitors to join in a community sing-along.

Stawell News

Main Street sing-along to bring Easter message to Stawell

Linda Maher and Shirley Burton show off their amazing food.

Stawell News

A taste of elegance at Stawell’s historic station

Colin Konig beside one of the detailed layouts on display at the Stawell Railway Goods Shed, where the Grampian Model Railroaders will host the Model Railway Show this weekend.

Stawell News

Miniature railways roll into Stawell this weekend

Renowned comedian Anh Do will perform at Stawell Entertainment Centre on Thursday, March 5.

Stawell News

Anh Do brings The Happiest Refugee to Stawell

Great Western Racing Club is celebrating its 149th anniversary this year when it holds its annual races today, with the feature race the Seppelt Great Western Cup. Pictured are Michael Barry (vice president), Brian Cairns (treasurer), Carl Barry (president), Jade Smith (local jockey), Peter Baker, Jill Baker, Dustin Barry who are all gearing up for the big day.

Ararat News, Great Western News, Stawell News

Great Western gears up for today's annual cup

Stawell CWA members Julie Cass, Jess Maffescioni (holding Isabelle), Belinda Amess, Jenny Cray and Janet Enright are gearing up for a big festival at the Stawell Entertainment Centre this weekend.

Stawell News

Festival kicks off today

Rhiannon Stanhope (left) and Thomas Baker are looking forward to a huge day tomorrow at McDonald's Stawell for McHappy Day, a fundraising initiative to support Ronald McDonald House Charities. The Maccas crew are thinking outside the box this year, with the day incorporating a car show across the road from 11am to 3pm.

Stawell News

Gearing up for McHappy car show

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