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Baggies set for thrilling contest
Swifts A-Grade netballers are preparing for a tight contest when they play Harrow Balmoral at North Park on Sunday in round three of the Horsham District Football Netball League
24 April, 2026
General News
Infrastructure projects underway across the region
CONSTRUCTION is underway on a new public toilet block at Mininera Recreation Reserve by Ararat Rural City Council...
21 April, 2026
Liberals commit to Ararat Police
RECEPTION at Ararat Police Station will return to 24 hour operation if...
Final act, Minister tours Ararat Hospital
IN one of her last acts at Victorian Health Minister, Mary-Anne Thomas...
BlazeAid pushes on with Skipton recovery
BLAZEAID volunteers are continuing their monumental recovery effort in...
Council & Politics
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their candidate for the seat of Ripon for November’s...
14 April, 2026
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Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town...
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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...
Rural & Agriculture
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...
5 April, 2026
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
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,...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Local performers to star in Beauty and the Beast
STAWELL Performing Arts Company (SPACi) has engaged a number of local performers to be part of its 2026 production of...
18 April, 2026
Fungi take centre stage at WAMA
WAMA’s newest exhibition, Entanglements with Fungi: Life, Death and...
Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape is set to again draw big crowds to Halls Gap from...
Steping out for Beaufort Walkfest
BEAUFORT was buzzing with activity recently as walkers laced up for...
Our People
As I Remember - Geoff Penna
Geoff’s enthusiasm and warm welcome begin the moment we sit down for the interview, on his and Jean’s back verandah...
13 April, 2026
Lions honour stalwart after 47 years of service
THE Lions Club of Stawell has recognised one of its longest-serving...
Celebrating many cultures
HUNDREDS of local residents came together recently at the Stawell Town...
Four decades behind the scenes
BOB Hawke was the Prime Minister of Australia the day Sharon McHoul...
Sport
West claims best at Clem Hall Memorial
The Clem Hall Memorial 5000m Handicap is one of the longest sponsored races in the Stawell and Ararat Cross Country...
23 April, 2026
Grasshoppers fall at home
Navarre has suffered a 21-point defeat to Newstead at Navarre Recreation...
Eagles hold off Warriors’ comeback
Stawell Warriors A-Grade netballers have fallen short despite a spirited...
Grasshoppers thrash Kangaroos to secure first win
Navarre has responded from its opening round loss to Natte Bealiba to...