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No victory lap for Ross Wilson
ANNIVERSARIES tend to tidy things up. They package a life into a phrase — in this case, 50 Years of Hits — and suggest something complete. Ross Wilson doesn’t speak like someone
7 March, 2026
General News
Green light for women’s health clinic
A specialist clinic for women is to be established in Ararat with funding announced this week by the Victorian...
6 March, 2026
Close call as car and caravan roll near Stawell
MOTORISTS faced significant delays on the Western Highway north of...
Lions back mammography push
AN incredible community based campaign to fund a mammography unit at...
People’s Choice art show to return to Deep Lead this Easter
The old red-brick school at Deep Lead closed in 1967. Nearly 60 years...
Council & Politics
Urban roads to be sealed
A number of local streets in Ararat township will be upgraded to a sealed standard this financial year as part of...
2 March, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and...
Buangor Ben-Nevis bridge works reach construction milestone
PILING works on the new Buangor Ben-Nevis Road bridge are now complete,...
Tehan resigns from front bench, runs for deputy
THE Member for Wannon Dan Tehan is one on many Liberals who resigned...
Rural & Agriculture
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project, delivering a secure water supply to 199 district...
6 February, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
A taste of elegance at Stawell’s historic station
LAST Sunday, February 22, the Stawell Railway Station Gallery held its monthly high tea, with ladies coming from as...
28 February, 2026
Market cancelled
Due to wet conditions and further reports of rain, tomorrow's Willaura...
A town tradition rolls on as Jailhouse Rock returns
THE iconic Jailhouse Rock Festival returns to Ararat in March. The...
Miniature railways roll into Stawell this weekend
THE Grampian Model Railroaders are inviting the community to step into a...
Our People
Pyrenees farewells Luigi Bazzani
THE Pyrenees has lost one of the figures who helped turn Moonambel from a quiet country township into a name...
6 March, 2026
College celebration delivers boost for The Cottage
STAWELL Secondary College has turned a cultural celebration into...
Unforgettable surgeon left lasting mark on Ararat
Garry James Thomas Lewis — known by some simply as “GJT” or "Mr Lewis" —...
Volunteers planning Harmony Day feast
VOLUNTEERS are preparing to cook up a feast for Harmony Day celebrations...
Sport
Marnoo claims WMCA premiership
It was not the way they would have liked to win, but Marnoo has secured the Wimmera Mallee Cricket Association (WMCA)...
6 March, 2026
Stawell claims Division Two premiership
The Stawell Bowling Club defeated Stawell Golf Bowling Club in a...
Buangor concludes GCA season
Buangor mixed under-13 cricketers have concluded their 2025/2026...
Local News
Tatyoon storms to junior premiership
Tatyoon’s mixed under-16 cricket team stormed to the Grampians Junior...