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Ben Grant claims a memorable hat-trick
Beaufort’s Ben Grant claimed a memorable hat-trick during Maryborough Under-17s Country Week, from Monday, January 19 to Thursday, January 22.
29 January, 2026
General News
Community battery progresses
THE Pomonal Community Hall Battery project is progressing, with contractor Indigo Power on site this week to continue...
28 January, 2026
Local News
Looking after each other in severe heat
THERE’S nothing more Australian than people looking out for one another....
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Residents urged to keep cool
Residents across Western Victoria are being urged to take steps to...
Bringing more treatment options to locals
For many locals feeling under the weather, the local pharmacy is often...
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...
Amphitheatre News, Avoca News, Evansford News, Landsborough News, Lexton News, Moonambel News, Redbank News, Snake Valley News, Waubra News
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THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...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
Great Western gears up for today's annual cup
GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today (Saturday) when it hosts their annual race with...
24 January, 2026
AC/DC memories live on
In January 1976, Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister of Australia, Rupert...
ARTS announces cast of Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce the cast of its...
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026...
Our People
Local student wins Best Producer award
FORMER Marian College student Isabella Browne recently graduated from the Bachelor of Film and Television course at...
28 January, 2026
Stawell teenager saddles up for Rodeo Queen Quest
STAWELL teenager Chelsea Walker has been named a 2026 Australian Rodeo...
Life membership for Joy
By Ian Holwell, President Ararat Probus Club. AT the Probus Club of...
Remembering Des Weller
THE life of Desmond John Weller was shaped by service, humility and a...
Sport
Blandford blitz ends Avoca’s unbeaten run
A run-a-ball century to Jarrod Blandford has helped Beaufort Blue to a remarkable victory over ladder-leaders and...
28 January, 2026
Blizzard books Olympic berth after breakthrough season
After a season of significant improvement, Australian bobsleigh pilot...
New era at Grampians Field and Game
Grampians Field and Game were going to host their first monthly shoot...
Cricket veterans set to light up Stawell
This coming Sunday, the Hamilton veteran cricket team will play a...