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Police raid Main Street smoke shop
A business in Main Street Stawell became the focus of a major police operation on Wednesday morning, with officers remaining on scene for much of the morning after executing a
11 July, 2026
General News
The road home leads through football
Former Ararat resident Damian Carmichael thought he was writing a book about ending a premiership drought. Instead,...
10 July, 2026
Council upgrades Ararat’s bike paths
COUNCIL has ticked off another major project aimed at upgrading local...
Dental care expands in Ararat
RESIDENTS needing dental treatment have a new option with Ararat Family...
Top honour for Dr Pretorius
ARARAT GP Dr Pieter Pretorius has been recognised by his peers for...
Council & Politics
Sally Jones appointed as Interim CEO
PYRENEES Shire Council has appointed Sally Jones as its Interim Chief Executive Officer with the imminent departure...
5 July, 2026
Campaign office opens as Armstrong eyes Ripon
THE Nationals' candidate for Ripon, Jo Armstrong, has become the first...
Local News
No Coalition with One Nation says Tehan
Member for Wannon Dan Tehan said the opposition was not entertaining the...
Growth at heart of council prospectus
CAPITAL support towards a $101–102 million hospital redevelopment, a...
Rural & Agriculture
Planting more trees on farms
LANDHOLDERS across Victoria are being supported to integrate more trees into their farming systems, following an...
6 July, 2026
Local News
Backing livestock farmers with better data
MORE livestock farmers will have access to tools that will help grow...
Bioenergy project targets 2028 gas production
MORE than a year after its last major public update, Ararat’s $400...
Snake Valley unites against gorse
THE distinctive yellow flowers of gorse are appearing across the region...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Hospital auxiliary overwhelmed by luncheon support
STAWELL Hospital Auxiliary president Judith Burke says she was overwhelmed by the support after more than 100 people...
8 July, 2026
Top volunteers recognised at annual tourism awards
GRAMPIANS Wimmera Mallee Tourism (GWMT) has celebrated the region’s...
Model railway exhibition steaming back to Stawell
ONE of the regions largest annual community events is set to return this...
Perfect in Pink
LEXTON Football Netball Club held an inaugural event recently with the...
Our People
A place where people belong
EVERY few months, hundreds of people walk through the doors of Stawell Uniting Church looking for a bargain. Many...
9 July, 2026
Carr’s stories find new readers
MONTHS after launching his first book, former Stawell resident Geoff...
Passing on the rain gauge
FOR years, Redbank residents have turned the pages of The Pyrenees...
Top award for Skipton grocers
THE staff at Skipton Country Grocers have been recognised for excellence...
Sport
MDFL – The Run Home
The Mininera District Football League resumes this weekend with Round 11, beginning the six-week run to the finals.
10 July, 2026
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Finals race intensifies
The race for a place in the Central Highlands Netball League finals is...
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MDNL – The Run Home
The Mininera District Netball League resumes this weekend with Round 11,...
Waubra News, Beaufort News, Skipton News, Snake Valley News
In-form Roos eye continued winning run
Waubra will be aiming to secure its fifth consecutive victory in the...