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From a town in crisis to a running success
WHEN floods struck Halls Gap in 2011, the damage was measured not only in closed roads and battered infrastructure. Visitor numbers fell. For a town built around tourism, the
22 July, 2026
General News
$170m opportunity opens for regional firms
A $170 million local procurement commitment could put Western Renewables Link work within reach of regional...
22 July, 2026
Advocate on the move
THE Ararat Advocate is heading to a new home. West Vic News recently...
Better water on the way for Moyston
A cleaner and more reliable water supply is on its way to Moyston...
Prison expansion to start, but there’s a hitch
WORK is about to commence on an expansion of the Hopkins Correctional...
Council & Politics
$5 billion pledge to fix roads
NATIONALS candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong said a $5 billion road maintenance fund announced this week by the...
17 July, 2026
CCTV push reaches Opposition Leader
A campaign for public CCTV cameras in Stawell has reached the state’s...
Councils unite for improved funding model
COUNCILS from around Australia including Pyrenees Shire have taken the...
Hotel changes approved after split vote
NORTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have approved amended plans for a...
Rural & Agriculture
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost Australia’s wine industry. The legislation supports...
19 July, 2026
Local News
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed...
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Clever towns set to battle it out in crossword challenge
SEVEN townships across three central Victorian shires will go head-to-head next month as they compete to be crowned...
21 July, 2026
ARTS presents awards for Grease
FOLLOWING the successful staging of Grease at the Ararat Town Hall in...
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...
Our People
Stawell volunteers in running for state honours
THE culture of volunteering at Stawell Little Athletics has earned state recognition, with two of the club’s driving...
21 July, 2026
Colin is officially a BBQ legend
ARARAT District Junior Football Association volunteer Colin Prior has...
Local News
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...
Steve’s journey with cancer
A few weeks ago we received word that well known Stawell identity Steve...
Sport
ADJFA Finals set to begin
This Sunday sees the start of the ADJFA finals series and our TAC Round. We hope to see a big crowd of parents and...
22 July, 2026
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MCDFNL Football Review - Round 14
In round 14 of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball...
Warriors rise for Eckel
The Stawell Warriors celebrated Tom Eckel’s 200th game in memorable...
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MCDFNL Netball Review - Round 14
In round 14 of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball...