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Surge in fire prevention notices
PYRENEES Shire Council has confirmed it has issued more Fire Prevention Notices this season than in previous years. Council CEO Jim Nolan told the Advocate this week that 627
7 February, 2026
General News
Double fatality at Skipton
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal crash in Skipton overnight where two people...
6 February, 2026
The demise of the corner store
By Greg Robson, Stawell Historical Society. IN most communities, the...
A rich history of racing at Willaura
WITH the Ararat Turf Club’s Willaura Cup Meeting to be held on February...
Research sheds light on rural maternity care
NEW research led by an East Grampians Health Service General...
Council & Politics
Staley seeks Liberal comeback
ARARAT resident and former MP Louise Staley is attempting a political comeback. Ms Staley this week confirmed she is...
16 January, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
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Speed limit reductions to improve road safety
PYRENEES Shire Council is set to improve safety on six local...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
Rural & Agriculture
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
15 December, 2025
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female...
Local wool ambassador hits the global stage
STOCKYARD Hill farmer Katherine Bain is proving that the future of...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Laneway art brings local landscapes to life
ANNE-Marie Randall’s landscape paintings have transformed the High-to-Barkly Streets laneway into a new outdoor...
4 February, 2026
Over 60 stallholders coming to Willaura Market
WILLAURA is set to welcome the annual Willaura Health Care Outdoor...
Diamonds in the Rough comes to Ararat tomorrow
MUSIC lovers of all ages are invited to the Ararat Town Hall tomorrow...
Ararat News, Great Western News, Stawell News
Great Western gears up for today's annual cup
GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today...
Our People
Mt Bolton Lions step up for locals
IN the middle of a hot summer, chopping and splitting firewood is not on most of our minds. But Mt Bolton and...
4 February, 2026
Community invited to join stage debut
MEMBERS of the community are invited to be part of production written...
Ron Roberts: A life deeply lived, and generously given to Ararat
RON Roberts was the sort of man whose influence spread quietly but...
Ararat News, Landsborough News
Local student wins Best Producer award
FORMER Marian College student Isabella Browne recently graduated from...
Sport
A hat-trick of brilliance
Swifts/Great Western’s Marc Brilliant claimed the fourth hat-trick of his 35-year career at Dudley Cornell Park in...
5 February, 2026
Meech hits purple patch
Stawell jockey Linda Meech has had a strong week, riding two winners and...
Swifts/Great Western claims local derby
Swifts/Great Western Blue under-16 cricket team defeated Swifts/Great...
Chalambar Golf seals top spot
The Grampians Playing Area lawn bowls pennant season resumed last...