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Monica Allan at home in her favourite chair — still sharp, and still telling stories as she approaches 100.

Monica Allan’s century of stories

ASK Monica Allan about her life and she won’t start with the big moments. She starts, instead, with the leeches.

3 May, 2026

Terry Dunn outside City Heart Church in Stawell — the church he first attended as a child and now leads after helping guide its rebuilding in recent years.

The storm, the church and the man who stayed

Tom Cooper turned 100 this week.

Stawell News, Pomonal News

Century milestone

Lions 201V2 District Governor Susan Eyton (left) presents Peter Martin with a Melvin Jones Fellowship in recognition of his 47 years of service to the Lions Club of Stawell.

Lions honour stalwart after 47 years of service

Stawell Secondary College Chinese students Ava Parry, Summer Smith, Adalita Soule and Millie McColl took part in a traditional Chinese dance the Grampians Harmony Festival.

Celebrating many cultures

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Northern Grampians Shire mayor Karen Hyslop congratulates Jim and Betty Barham on their 70th wedding anniversary.

Snakes, measles and 70 years of marriage

Grampians Multicultural Hub organiser Sepe Illig is preparing for the Grampians Harmony Festival in Stawell on March 21, a celebration of culture, food and community connection as part of Harmony Week and Cultural Diversity Week.

Harmony Week celebration today

Stawell Secondary College teacher Ms Ling Zhao, school captain Sienna Santuccione, Stawell CFA member Jai Smith and school caption Chloe Formosa.

School fundraising helps equip Stawell CFA

The 2026 Stawell Gold Reef Ladies Probus committee, back from left: Jo Bertram, Robyn O'Sullivan, Cheryl Withers, Lyn MacKenzie, Kath McClintock, Marlene Phelan. Front: Sharyn Neil, Lorraine Rowe, Janet Witham [President], Mavis Graham, Jane Kibble, Josie Joynson.

Gold Reef Ladies Probus welcomes new president

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Organisers say the students have caught on quickly, learning a variety of dances for the ball.

Students set for 40th presentation ball

Mary Rita Thomas from The Cottage in Stawell, receives a cheque from Stawell Secondary College VCE coordinator and Chinese Faculty leader Ling Zhao, and school captains Chloe Formosa (left) and Sienna Santuccione (right).

College celebration delivers boost for The Cottage

After 55 years treating patients across Stawell, Ararat and beyond, Wally Bowers is stepping away from the treatment table he’s stood beside for generations.

Stawell News, Ararat News

Wally calls time after 55 years of healing and helping

Chloe Formosa (left) and Sienna Santuccione have been elected as Stawell Secondary College's 2026 school captains.

Young leaders recognised at Stawell Secondary College assembly

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