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Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape is set to again draw big crowds to Halls Gap from May 1 to 3, with a 2026 program built around regional food, wine, music and family-friendly entertainment.
13 April, 2026
General News
‘Unsightly’ town entrance under review
ARARAT Rural City Council is set to embark on a community campaign to clean up the eastern entrance to Ararat.
12 April, 2026
Free skin check van rolls into Stawell
STAWELL residents will have access to free skin cancer checks later this...
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Operation Constellate ramps up
MOTORISTS travelling the Western Highway this weekend are being warned...
Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus
CHRISTIANS from different denominations gathered in the Alexandra...
Council & Politics
Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town entrance signs after much of the current...
25 March, 2026
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
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Council to lobby for key projects
PYRENEES Shire Council says it intends lobbying all candidates in the...
Rural & Agriculture
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of...
5 April, 2026
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Steping out for Beaufort Walkfest
BEAUFORT was buzzing with activity recently as walkers laced up for Beaufort’s annual Walkfest, with locals and...
8 April, 2026
Humour and print making at Avoca’s Gallery 127
COLIN Clark will open his first solo exhibition this weekend, bringing a...
Successful Wine and Savouries night boosts hospital funds
STAWELL Hospital Auxiliary’s biggest fundraiser of the year didn’t...
Beaufort car and truck show roars success
BEAUFORT’S Car and Truck Show brought in a strong attendance last...
Our People
Lions honour stalwart after 47 years of service
THE Lions Club of Stawell has recognised one of its longest-serving members, with Peter Martin honoured for nearly...
11 April, 2026
Celebrating many cultures
HUNDREDS of local residents came together recently at the Stawell Town...
Four decades behind the scenes
BOB Hawke was the Prime Minister of Australia the day Sharon McHoul...
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has...
Sport
New Coach, New Fire: Natte Bealiba gears up for 2026
Following a heartbreaking one-point loss to Carisbrook in the 2025 Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball...
10 April, 2026
Swans set sights higher under new coach
After making the preliminary finals in the Maryborough Castlemaine...
McLean leads Skipton revival
Skipton’s A-grade netball side is poised for a strong 2026 campaign in...
Emus reload for premiership defence with midfield boost
After breaking a long premiership drought in 2025, Skipton enters the...