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Junior cricketers shine in round two
Round two of the Grampians Junior Cricket Association competition produced plenty of impressive skills across all three matches, with strong individual performances and convincing
4 November, 2026
General News
Local businesses amongst the state’s best
VICTORIA’S best tourism businesses, attractions and experiences are in the spotlight, with the finalists announced...
2 November, 2026
Construction to commence next week on highway duplication
MAJOR construction is planned to start in November to duplicate the...
Elderly care earns praise
AGED care residents in Beaufort and Skipton have given their local...
Recycled wastewater released into Hopkins River
WET conditions have made it necessary for GWMWater to release Class C...
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
Stawell Show delivers a day of family fun
A GRIM weather forecast failed to dampen spirits at last Saturday’s Stawell Agricultural Show, as the worst of the...
31 October, 2026
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...
Art and history combine for successful Avoca weekend
AVOCA has enjoyed a successful weekend of art, community celebrations...
Our People
Painting with a needle
JILLIAN Gough has discovered that a needle and thread can do just about anything a paintbrush can. In a quiet room at...
3 November, 2026
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...
Ararat virtuosos head to Sydney Opera House
Ararat’s Sing Australia group is preparing to take its voices to one of...
Sport
Monument hits the target with Australian selection
Jack Monument has enjoyed a successful start to the new season, producing a series of strong performances across New...
3 November, 2026
Beaufort hits back after Clunes loss
It was a mixed weekend for the Beaufort Cricket Club in the Maryborough...
Wildcats under-14s finish runners-up
The Stawell Wildcats under-14 boys' representative basketball team...
Wildcats Under-12 boys light up Warrnambool
The Stawell Wildcats under-12 boys representative team lit up the...
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 Ararat Mayor Cr Bob Sanders
There is a great deal to be proud of in our local business community, and this year’s East Grampians Business Awards...
3 November, 2026
Local News
A message from Amy Yole, Grampians Health Stawell
Healthcare is a partnership. While healthcare teams bring knowledge,...
Local News
A message from Member for Ripon Martha Haylett
One of the biggest reasons I got into politics was healthcare. That...
Local News
A message from Cr Megan Phelan
It’s hard to start the column anywhere other than with news of the...