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Towny's 400: Stephen Ross makes Natte Bealiba history
Natte Bealiba stalwart Stephen "Towny" Ross will become the first player in the club's history to reach the 400-game milestone when he takes the field against Navarre on Saturday.
15 July, 2026
General News
Volunteer numbers boosted at Avoca Salvos
WITH many volunteer groups across the region still suffering from low membership numbers, Avoca Salvos might be the...
14 July, 2026
Still no plans for Elmhurst school
THE former Elmhurst Primary School building remains in limbo with the...
Waterfall roars back to life
AFTER recent soaking rain, one of Avoca's best-kept natural secrets has...
Lake Fyans leaking long-time annuals
There are more vans for sale at Lake Fyans Holiday Park than anyone can...
Council & Politics
Councils unite for improved funding model
COUNCILS from around Australia including Pyrenees Shire have taken the fight for more sustainable funding to...
12 July, 2026
Hotel changes approved after split vote
NORTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have approved amended plans for a...
Gentleman Jim exits the building
AFTER eleven years at the helm of Pyrenees Shire Council, Jim Nolan...
Sally Jones appointed as Interim CEO
PYRENEES Shire Council has appointed Sally Jones as its Interim Chief...
Rural & Agriculture
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed database of fungi, which has the potential to help...
14 July, 2026
Local News
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top...
Local News
Planting more trees on farms
LANDHOLDERS across Victoria are being supported to integrate more trees...
Local News
Backing livestock farmers with better data
MORE livestock farmers will have access to tools that will help grow...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
ARTS presents awards for Grease
FOLLOWING the successful staging of Grease at the Ararat Town Hall in June, Ararat Regional Theatre Society presented...
14 July, 2026
The battle for the Golden Mug is back
THE search is on for the region’s best brew. The Greater Ararat Business...
From collar and tie to come as you are
FOR much of its early history, the Stawell Club was a place where men...
Model railway exhibition return to Stawell
ONE of the regions largest annual community events has returned to...
Our People
From Around the World to Regional Victoria: How Country Therapy is Creating Connections
Relocating to a new country is a major life change. Along with starting a new job comes the challenge of settling...
14 July, 2026
Steve’s journey with cancer
A few weeks ago we received word that well known Stawell identity Steve...
Dylan goes bald to help beat blood cancer
ARARAT’S Dylan Macreadie has swapped nearly a year's worth of hair...
A place where people belong
EVERY few months, hundreds of people walk through the doors of Stawell...
Sport
Hawks weather Lions challenge
Tatyoon has overcome poor weather and a Great Western challenge to remain unbeaten in the Mininera District Netball...
14 July, 2026
Avoca News, Navarre News, Natte Yalock News, Lexton News
Bulldogs withstand Swans challenge
Avoca has extended its remarkable winning streak to 64 matches after...
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Hawks grind out hard-fought win
Tatyoon has returned to the Mininera District Football League winners'...
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Swans soar into finals race
Natte Bealiba has strengthened its finals hopes with a third consecutive...