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Bulldogs’ gritty season ends in honourable defeat
Avoca Cricket Club may have fallen short in the Maryborough District Cricket Association A-Reserve grand final against Colts Phelans at Carisbrook last Saturday, but their
31 March, 2026
General News
‘Unsafe’ vehicle impounded
POLICE say a vehicle intercepted in Beaufort in early March was one of the most unsafe vehicles they’d ever seen.
30 March, 2026
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March for refugees
RESIDENTS from across the Grampians are invited to join a Palm Sunday...
New leadership for Beaufort Ag Society
AFTER nine consecutive years and fifteen in total as President of the...
Vote of confidence
RURAL supplies business Gorst Rural has given the Tatyoon community a...
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
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a client appreciation night, bringing the...
23 March, 2026
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,...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Grease is the word!
THE cast of Ararat Regional Theatre Society’s production of Grease are showing what amazing talent Ararat has in the...
29 March, 2026
Community fundraiser driven by gratitude and experience
WHAT began as a family’s way of giving back has grown into one of...
Gold in The Grampians
THE Grampians region has featured extremely well in the recent Qantas...
Diverse music lineup for 2026 festival
A rich and diverse music lineup is planned for the 15th Lake Bolac Eel...
Our People
Four decades behind the scenes
BOB Hawke was the Prime Minister of Australia the day Sharon McHoul started work at Avoca Primary School. Joining the...
28 March, 2026
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has...
Giving hope one suitcase at a time
BEAUFORT CWA is calling on the community to support its ongoing work...
Pyrenees women celebrated for community spirit
WOMEN from across the Pyrenees district came together in Beaufort...
Sport
Bibby’s balancing act: Nursing shifts and Harness Racing success
Deep Lead harness racing trainer Marnie Bibby is proof that passion, discipline, and resilience can coexist with even...
28 March, 2026
Consistency drives Lions’ finals push
After narrowly missing finals in 2025, Great Western Lions A-Grade...
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Hawks aiming high on back of strong recruiting
Tatyoon has welcomed several big-name recruits as the club looks to go...
Fresh-look Lions poised for 2026
The Great Western Lions senior football side will unveil a refreshed...