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Wandering dogs remain a concern
RESIDENTS across Stawell and surrounding areas continue to raise concerns over dogs escaping their yards, with community Facebook pages regularly featuring posts about runaway
25 October, 2025
General News
The best of Best’s
BEST’S Wines has claimed three major awards at the 2025 Canberra International Riesling Challenge, one of the largest...
24 October, 2025
Local News
Ararat Landcare gives a shout out to the Aussie Bird Count
The Aussie Bird Count is a fun, easy way for all of us to take a...
Three local women recognised for transforming mental health
THREE local women committed to better mental health have been...
You can still find spuds in Stawell
THE humble potato has made national headlines lately following a major...
Council & Politics
Ligar Street in the spotlight
VALUABLE community feedback regarding the safety of local roads is helping shape decision-making at Northern...
23 October, 2025
Local News
Community groups come together
REPRESENTATIVES from across a range of community groups congregated...
Halls Gap Art Wall to be decommissioned
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council has resolved that the Halls Gap Art...
Audit digs up grave mistakes
A half-million-dollar dispute, a hijacked business name and a coffin...
Rural & Agriculture
Vegie Patch readying for spring time
AS the days lengthen and the chill in the air lessens, gardeners are getting their mojo back and enjoying the warmer...
1 October, 2025
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Local News
Support for local wildlife volunteers
WILDLIFE rescue volunteers in Amphitheatre and Trawalla have been given...
Sheep shortages driving up prices
PADDOCKS around the region are looking green at the moment following...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Avoca gears up for town-wide garage sale
AVOCA’s whole-town garage sale is set to take place today, October 26th, with locals and businesses joining in for a...
25 October, 2025
Local News
Ladies, grab your fascinators
THE fun and frivolity of dressing up on Oaks Day is a time-honoured...
Avoca set to open Barking Owl Arts Festival
AVOCA Community Arts and Gardens will open their ‘Barking Owl Arts...
Local News
The Pyrenees regains regional shield
WINES from the Pyrenees Shire have excelled at the annual Western...
Our People
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family legacy as the third generation to lead the local...
2 October, 2025
Cameron Evans to lead health service Board
NEW East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Cameron Evans is looking...
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal...
The journey to becoming a treasured local
EVERY now and then a community is lucky enough to have a character move...
Sport
Warm Start to the Season as Tennis Returns Across the District
The first matches of the 2025 tennis season got underway over the weekend, with perfect weather setting the scene for...
23 October, 2025
Stawell Golf remains unbeaten
Stawell Golf remains unbeaten in both Division One and Division Two in...
Ararat claims first win of the season
Ararat Bowling Club recorded its first win of the season in Division One...
Stawell News, Great Western News
Swifts-Great Western start new era with a bang
Swifts-Great Western Lions started their new era in the Horsham Cricket...