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Val awarded for 45 years of volunteering
EAST Grampians Health Service has recognised the work and support of its 150 volunteers at last week’s Volunteer Service Recognition Awards, including an incredible 45 years’
21 October, 2025
General News
Ben 10 bolts to victory
THERE’S not much at Booligal in southern New South Wales. With a population of just 95 people, the town still boasts...
20 October, 2025
Grease Monkeys take top honours
THE Grampians Grease Monkeys have claimed the Best Display Award at the...
Lake residents at odds with GWM Water
GRAMPIANS Wimmera Mallee Water has bluntly shut down the idea of opening...
Turning your waste into garden gold
LOCALLY made compost using garden waste collected by Ararat Rural City...
Council & Politics
Halls Gap Art Wall to be decommissioned
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council has resolved that the Halls Gap Art Wall, a temporary artwork that has captivated...
17 October, 2025
Audit digs up grave mistakes
A half-million-dollar dispute, a hijacked business name and a coffin...
Community embraces blister pack recycling efforts
ARARAT Rural City Council is celebrating strong local participation in...
Residents urged to keep bin sorting on track
ARARAT Rural City Council is reminding residents to stick to the colour...
Rural & Agriculture
Vegie Patch readying for spring time
AS the days lengthen and the chill in the air lessens, gardeners are getting their mojo back and enjoying the warmer...
1 October, 2025
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Local News
Support for local wildlife volunteers
WILDLIFE rescue volunteers in Amphitheatre and Trawalla have been given...
Sheep shortages driving up prices
PADDOCKS around the region are looking green at the moment following...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Dream role for Grayson
STAWELL talent Grayson Savic is set to take a leading role in the Smart Artz production of A Midsummer Night’s...
17 October, 2025
Pomonal Flower Show blossoms with record-breaking attendance
A record number of people attended this year’s Pomonal Native Flower...
Ararat News, Great Western News, Stawell News
No steins, just fine wine, Oktoberbest at Best’s Winery
BEST’S Wines is swapping lederhosen and steins for wine glasses and good...
Local News
Bestselling author to speak in Stawell
ONE of Australia’s best-selling non-fiction writers Peter FitzSimons AM...
Our People
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family legacy as the third generation to lead the local...
2 October, 2025
Cameron Evans to lead health service Board
NEW East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Cameron Evans is looking...
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal...
The journey to becoming a treasured local
EVERY now and then a community is lucky enough to have a character move...
Sport
Warriors claim memorable premiership
Stawell Warriors C-Reserve netballers completed the perfect season on their way to the 2025 Wimmera Football Netball...
24 September, 2025
Investigation into Tom Williamson dropped
The investigation into Tom Williamson’s alleged vilification in Ararat's...
Rats power to third straight premiership
Ararat are kings of the Wimmera Football Netball League again, following...
Warriors cap off tremendous year
Despite losing by 26 goals to the Horsham Demons in the Wimmera Football...