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The long way home: Fifty years of friendship, service and community
FOR most people in Stawell, the Monaghan name probably arrives with Terry attached to it. The real estate signs, the advertisements and the familiar voice that seems to know almost
9 June, 2026
General News
Reject shop takes on a new look
AFTER a month long closure, customers flocked back to Ararat’s Reject Shop on Wednesday to find a new look shop with...
7 June, 2026
Alfred Street residents seek lower speed limit
RESIDENTS are seeking a review of the speed limit on a section of Alfred...
Vote of confidence
WE all know what a special place Avoca is. From its wide main street to...
Planning begins for $12.4m school upgrade
Stawell Primary School 502 has entered the first formal planning stage...
Council & Politics
Council records strong community satisfaction results
ARARAT Rural City Council has welcomed the results of the 2026 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey, which...
7 June, 2026
CEO resigns
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison has...
Local News
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all...
Mayors unite over ageing roads and bridges
PYRENEES Shire Council has joined forces with neighbouring...
Rural & Agriculture
Snake Valley unites against gorse
THE distinctive yellow flowers of gorse are appearing across the region to the dismay of local farmers. Gorse is a...
6 June, 2026
Local News
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
GLOW festival countdown begins
HALLS Gap is preparing to shine again, with GLOW — Bringing Light to Halls Gap — now less than a month away. The...
9 June, 2026
Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday...
Grease tickets now on sale
DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book...
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...
Our People
Joyce Dowsett OAM recognised posthumously in King’s Honours
As the sun set on Stawell resident Joyce Dowsett’s life in September, 2025; little did she know that she would be...
8 June, 2026
Pyrenees stalwart receives King's Birthday honour
PYRENEES resident Rodney McErvale has been recognised with the...
Ararat News, Pomonal News, Stawell News
Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed
MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory...
Shannon's push for mental health awareness
ON average, nine people die by suicide every day in Australia — seven...
Sport
Redbacks under-16 boys reach quarter-finals
The Ararat Redbacks under-16 boys produced a strong showing at the McDonald's Ballarat Junior Basketball Tournament...
9 June, 2026
Redbacks under-12 boys reach semi-finals
The Ararat Redbacks under-12 basketball team produced an impressive...
Beaufort Cricket Club gears up for Centenary Celebrations
It’s footy season. It’s cold, windy, and finally wet outside, but the...
Netballers find their groove
STAWELL Warriors’ A-Grade netballers are starting to find their groove...