Latest News
Childcare Centre underway
CONSTRUCTION has officially begun on the Avoca Primary School Early Learning and Childcare Centre marking a major milestone for families in the district.
28 February, 2026
General News
Who was Wallace?
ACCORDING to the Guinness Book of Records, the world’s oldest serving prisoner was detained for 63 years in Ararat....
27 February, 2026
Stawell Gift set for the silver screen
THE Stawell Gift is poised for the big screen, with a feature film...
Community Bank opens autumn grants program
COMMUNITY groups and not-for-profit organisations across Avoca,...
Marquee guests deliver a boost to Great Western CFA
THE champagne corks had barely settled on this year’s Great Western Cup...
Council & Politics
New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and more compassionate support from local councils...
21 February, 2026
Buangor Ben-Nevis bridge works reach construction milestone
PILING works on the new Buangor Ben-Nevis Road bridge are now complete,...
Tehan resigns from front bench, runs for deputy
THE Member for Wannon Dan Tehan is one on many Liberals who resigned...
Businesses benefit from Facade Grant support
ARARAT Rural City Council has supported local business We're Knot Crazy...
Rural & Agriculture
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project, delivering a secure water supply to 199 district...
6 February, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
A town tradition rolls on as Jailhouse Rock returns
THE iconic Jailhouse Rock Festival returns to Ararat in March. The festival began in 1994 and has endured through...
22 February, 2026
Miniature railways roll into Stawell this weekend
THE Grampian Model Railroaders are inviting the community to step into a...
Anh Do brings The Happiest Refugee to Stawell
ANH Do is coming to Stawell, and if his schedule is anything to go by,...
Big splash at Avoca Pool tomorrow
BELGRAVIA Leisure is inviting the Avoca and surrounding community to...
Our People
Community healing through art
A community led art project that rose from the devastating Bayindeen Rocky Road bushfires came to fruition at the...
27 February, 2026
Wally calls time after 55 years of healing and helping
For as long as most people can remember, if something in Stawell was out...
A love letter in colour: Lesley Hunter’s ‘Wild Birds’ at Art Trax
On a warm Sunday afternoon in Beaufort’s old railway station, visitors...
Young leaders recognised at Stawell Secondary College assembly
STUDENTS at Stawell Secondary College were recognised for stepping into...
Sport
Ararat ready for Cup night showcase
The Ararat Harness Racing Club hosts its biggest meeting of the year tonight, headlined by the Ararat Pre Mix King...
27 February, 2026
Amphitheatre News, Landsborough News
The Boroughs Set for Grand Final Showdown
The stage is set for a thrilling Ararat & District Tennis Association...
Bywater dominates at local event
Stawell’s Travis Bywater won his Grappling cage fight dominantly at the...
Stawell Golf through to grand final
Stawell Golf will fight Chalambar Golf for the Grampians Playing Area...