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History draws a crowd
A TRAVELLING collection of centuries-old Bibles, manuscripts and religious artefacts proved popular in Stawell recently, with the Seventh-day Adventist Church hall filling for the
27 August, 2026
General News
Freemasons generosity lights up surgery
A generous donation from a disbanded community group has helped to light up Grampians Health Stawell’s operating...
26 August, 2026
Science Week Sparks Curiosity at Stawell Library
SCIENCE came to life at Stawell Library recently as children took part...
Mammography campaign gets a $16,000 boost
AN ambitious fundraising effort by the Ararat branch of the Blue Ribbon...
Coalition to scrap VNI West
THE Liberal and National Parties have promised to scrap the...
Council & Politics
Council appoints new CEO
ARARAT Rural City Council has announced the appointment of Phuong Au as its new Chief Executive Officer for a...
25 August, 2026
Treasurer tackles regional issues
NEW Victorian Treasurer Colin Brooks spent Tuesday in Ararat meeting...
Groundswell for change says Liberal candidate
FOR Megan Read, her decision to enter politics is closely connected to...
Joyce to join farmers rally
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is set to join a farmers...
Rural & Agriculture
Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians
POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to monitor their birds as the deadly bird flu virus...
25 August, 2026
Ewe beauty, a ripper day at Marnoo
TORRENTIAL rain failed to dampen spirits at Marnoo last Wednesday as...
289 ewes stolen from Lexton
BEAUFORT Police are investigating the theft of 289 pregnant ewes from a...
Local News
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton has died at...
26 August, 2026
New creative outlet for Pyrenees locals
CREATIVE locals will have a new opportunity to share their work,...
Native Flower Show returns in October
THE districts biggest gardening event of the year, The Pomonal Native...
Brisket, blues and big ambitions
THE recipe sounds almost impossible to resist: slow-cooked barbecue,...
Our People
More than a meal: Celebrating Meals on Wheels
VOLUNTEERS in the East Grampians Health Service Meals on Wheels Program will be celebrating National Meals on Wheels...
26 August, 2026
In memory of Lyn
ARARAT RSL has taken steps to enshrine the memory of a former board...
The stories only get better with age
"CAN we just say that we’d like to deny everything in advance?” Greg...
They don’t come around very often
GARRY Todd brought up his 100th goal of the season as Ararat won the...
Sport
Mininera District Netball League - Week 1 Finals Wrap
In week one of the Mininera District Netball League finals, Hawkesdale Macarthur has set up another showdown with...
26 August, 2026
Grasshoppers fall to Swans in thrilling final
Natte Bealiba’s A-Grade netballers are through to the Maryborough...
Lions finish season on a high despite finals setbacks
Great Western’s A, B and C-Grade netballers have brought the curtain...
Ararat Turf Club celebrates major award
The Ararat Turf Club has been recognised for its outstanding...