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Seven beautiful gardens open today
GARDEN lovers will have the opportunity to explore some of Stawell’s most beautiful private gardens this Sunday, with the Stawell Hospital Auxiliary hosting its annual Open Gardens
8 November, 2026
General News
Outdoor pools remain free
ARARAT Rural City Council will continue to open outdoor pools for free over the summer months, with opening dates and...
6 November, 2026
Generous gift to help Legacy families
ARARAT Legacy has received a substantial donation to assist the families...
Stawell to pause and remember on Remembrance Day
THE Stawell community will come together next Wednesday to pause,...
Local businesses amongst the state’s best
VICTORIA’S best tourism businesses, attractions and experiences are in...
Council & Politics
Donna’s here. Has anyone seen Craig?
AFTER weeks of unanswered emails, increasingly exasperated headlines and the deployment of a cardboard substitute,...
2 November, 2026
Local News
335 new fire trucks promised by Vic Coalition
THE Liberal-Nationals Coalition has promised to address the issue of...
Push to restore an Ararat icon
ARARAT Rural City Council and Grampians Community Health are calling on...
Hyslop to step down as mayor
IT ALL began over lunch with a few girlfriends, when Karen Hyslop...
Rural & Agriculture
Hot hay, high risk
HARVEST has started and so has the risk of heating hay. Every year, Victorian farmers lose hay, machinery and sheds...
1 November, 2026
Getting youth back into agriculture
THREE Ararat students have been busy exploring future career...
Local News
Optimism high at southern ram sales
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Local News
Spring rains a godsend
LOCAL farmers are delighted after more than two inches of gentle rain...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Open mic returns with a bang
THE Stawell RSL was rocking recently as musicians from across the region took to the stage for the much-anticipated...
4 November, 2026
Stawell Show delivers a day of family fun
A GRIM weather forecast failed to dampen spirits at last Saturday’s...
A spooktacular tradition
Things are about to get seriously spooky at Melissa Milosevic’s Stawell...
Step back in time at two gothic mansions
HISTORY lovers will have a rare opportunity to explore two of the...
Our People
Little instruments make a mighty sound
THEY might be little instruments, but there was nothing small about the sound coming from the Stawell Senior Citizens...
4 November, 2026
Painting with a needle
JILLIAN Gough has discovered that a needle and thread can do just about...
Final act of generosity from the Y-Zetts
THE Stawell Y-Zetts have donated $10,000 to the Stawell Hospital...
Nepal ties run deep for Avoca
THERE is a long and deep connection between Avoca and Nepal. For Deborah...
Sport
Beaufort prepares to celebrate 100 years of cricket
The countdown is on for the Beaufort Cricket Club's celebration of 100 years of cricket in the town, with the...
6 November, 2026
Stawell News, Great Western News
Combine remains unbeaten after three rounds
Centuries from Zachary Marrow and Max McMahon on day one, along with a...
Ararat News, Lake Bolac News, Landsborough News
Grampians Playing Area Lawn Bowls pennant review - Round Four
Following another wet morning, the rain cleared to allow bowlers to take...
Stawell Clubs dominate round four
Stawell and Stawell Golf enjoyed outstanding performances in round four...
Business
GABN Member profile – G.J. Gardner Homes Ararat, Horsham & Hamilton
BUILDING a custom home should be an exciting journey backed by transparency and trust. At G.J. Gardner Homes Ararat,...
19 October, 2026
Who will take the Golden Mug?
THE second Golden Mug competition run by the Greater Ararat Business...
Seppelt revival starts with wine
GETTING Great Western’s historic winery ready for the 2027 harvest will...
Back in the market
BRUCE McIlvride had been out of real estate for more than two years, but...
Opinion & Perspectives
A message from Member for Lowan Emma Kealy
For the past four years, I’ve had the privilege of representing Stawell, building on more than a decade of working...
5 November, 2026
Local News
A message from Cr Murray Emerson
Over the past few weeks there has been some very concerning publicity in...
Local News
A message from Ararat Mayor Cr Bob Sanders
There is a great deal to be proud of in our local business community,...
Local News
A message from Amy Yole, Grampians Health Stawell
Healthcare is a partnership. While healthcare teams bring knowledge,...