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The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of motor-neurone disease in regional areas, experts warn. Australians
5 April, 2026
General News
Mayor says Stawell ready for a big Easter weekend
Northern Grampians Shire Mayor Karen Hyslop says Stawell is preparing for one of its biggest and most defining...
4 April, 2026
Ararat Advocate OUT TODAY
Your locally owned Ararat Advocate is out a day early this week with a...
Stawell Times-News out today
Your local Stawell Times-News is out this morning with a big wrap of...
Following in family’s footsteps
MEDICINE runs in the blood of an East Grampians Health Service employee...
Council & Politics
Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town entrance signs after much of the current...
25 March, 2026
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
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Council to lobby for key projects
PYRENEES Shire Council says it intends lobbying all candidates in the...
Rural & Agriculture
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a client appreciation night, bringing the...
23 March, 2026
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Moyston Market on today
ONE of the most popular markets of the year kicks off this morning at the Moyston Recreation Reserve. The annual...
4 April, 2026
Easter Extravaganza to take over Main Street
STAWELL’S Main Street has come to life this morning as Stawell Biz...
Great Western Rodeo bucks into Easter fun
The 2026 Morris Transport Great Western Rodeo has kicked off bringing...
Grease is the word!
THE cast of Ararat Regional Theatre Society’s production of Grease are...
Our People
Celebrating many cultures
HUNDREDS of local residents came together recently at the Stawell Town Hall for a celebration of our multicultural...
31 March, 2026
Four decades behind the scenes
BOB Hawke was the Prime Minister of Australia the day Sharon McHoul...
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has...
Giving hope one suitcase at a time
BEAUFORT CWA is calling on the community to support its ongoing work...
Sport
Recharged Saints ready to rise again in 2026
Carngham Linton’s senior footballers will look for better luck on the injury front in the 2026 Central Highlands...
3 April, 2026
Swifts eye finals return under new coach
CKS Swifts A-Grade netball is entering a new era under coach Jayde...
Accuracy the key for Saints' finals aspirations
Carngham Linton’s A-Grade netball coach, Rachael Cross, has identified...
Sibson excited to lead new-look Baggies in 2026
CKS Swifts senior footballers will enter a new era in the Horsham...