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New dog park nearing completion
CONSTRUCTION of the new community dog park at Centenary Park is entering its final stages, with the 4,032-square-metre facility on track for completion by mid-August, weather
3 August, 2026
General News
Stonier, Fallen Giants linked to Seppelt sale
PARTIES associated with Stonier Wines and Fallen Giants are understood to be involved in Treasury Wine Estates’ sale...
2 August, 2026
Market's Lifesaving Gift to Avoca Police
AVOCA Riverside Market has donated an automated external defibrillator...
Disgraceful!
THERE was widespread anger across the Beaufort community this week after...
Stawell News, Concongella News
Learning compassion, one can at a time
FIVE local schools and an early learning centre are doing their bit to...
Council & Politics
Push to honour Chinese pioneer
THE naming of a lane running between Banfield Street and George Road is heating up with local historians proposing a...
29 July, 2026
Local News
'Goodbye': premier bows out of Labor leadership contest
Ben Carroll is set to become Victoria's 50th premier as Jacinta Allan...
Local News
Ben Carroll crowned Labor leader after caucus stoush
Ben Carroll will be sworn in as Victoria's 50th premier after Jacinta...
Lowan remains a desert for political candidates
THE safe National Party seat of Lowan isn’t attracting much interest...
Rural & Agriculture
One life lost on farms every six days
ONE person died on an Australian farm roughly every six days last year, according to new figures released as part of...
24 July, 2026
Local News
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost...
Local News
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed...
Local News
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Local singer embraces country roots with latest release
TRAWALLA local and independent singer-songwriter Stephanie Skidmore, better known by her stage name Steffii, is...
26 July, 2026
Beaufort rugged up for winter twilight market
There was a real sense of winter magic in the air as locals wrapped...
Clever towns set to battle it out in crossword challenge
SEVEN townships across three central Victorian shires will go...
ARTS presents awards for Grease
FOLLOWING the successful staging of Grease at the Ararat Town Hall in...
Our People
Ararat Lion receives organisation's highest honour
LONG-serving Ararat Lions Club member Jo Richie has been recognised for her outstanding dedication to community...
1 August, 2026
Margaret Hunter celebrates 90th birthday
AVOCA resident Margaret Hunter celebrated her 90th birthday recently...
Strength of Women leaves a lasting legacy
THE success of the book The Strength of Women, produced by Dean and...
Above and beyond - Skipton Fire Brigade celebrates its people
SKIPTON Fire Brigade recently held its annual Awards Presentation Night,...
Sport
Richardson Medal wide open
This year's Richardson Medal and Jack Antonio Memorial Award vote count and presentation night for the ADJFA will be...
31 July, 2026
Blizzard embracing fresh start ahead of World Cup campaign
Australian bobsleigh Olympian Sarah Blizzard is leaving no stone...
Grange charity day a hole-in-one for Legacy
Grange Golf Club hosted a fantastic Legacy Golf Day last Sunday, with a...
Baggies battle hard, but Rams too classy
CKS Swifts A-Grade netballers are still searching for their first win of...