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Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed database of fungi, which has the potential to help boost food crops and slash fertiliser costs.
14 July, 2026
General News
Still no plans for Elmhurst school
THE former Elmhurst Primary School building remains in limbo with the Education department yet to decide its future....
13 July, 2026
Waterfall roars back to life
AFTER recent soaking rain, one of Avoca's best-kept natural secrets has...
Lake Fyans leaking long-time annuals
There are more vans for sale at Lake Fyans Holiday Park than anyone can...
Lift for Ararat ambulance crews
ARARAT Ambulance Victoria Auxiliary has funded new patient lifting...
Council & Politics
Councils unite for improved funding model
COUNCILS from around Australia including Pyrenees Shire have taken the fight for more sustainable funding to...
12 July, 2026
Hotel changes approved after split vote
NORTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have approved amended plans for a...
Gentleman Jim exits the building
AFTER eleven years at the helm of Pyrenees Shire Council, Jim Nolan...
Sally Jones appointed as Interim CEO
PYRENEES Shire Council has appointed Sally Jones as its Interim Chief...
Rural & Agriculture
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top veterinarian issued advice to keep free-range...
13 July, 2026
Local News
Planting more trees on farms
LANDHOLDERS across Victoria are being supported to integrate more trees...
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
The battle for the Golden Mug is back
THE search is on for the region’s best brew. The Greater Ararat Business Network’s Grampians Golden Mug competition...
14 July, 2026
From collar and tie to come as you are
FOR much of its early history, the Stawell Club was a place where men...
Model railway exhibition return to Stawell
ONE of the regions largest annual community events has returned to...
Hospital auxiliary overwhelmed by luncheon support
STAWELL Hospital Auxiliary president Judith Burke says she was...
Our People
From Around the World to Regional Victoria: How Country Therapy is Creating Connections
Relocating to a new country is a major life change. Along with starting a new job comes the challenge of settling...
14 July, 2026
Steve’s journey with cancer
A few weeks ago we received word that well known Stawell identity Steve...
Dylan goes bald to help beat blood cancer
ARARAT’S Dylan Macreadie has swapped nearly a year's worth of hair...
A place where people belong
EVERY few months, hundreds of people walk through the doors of Stawell...
Sport
Hawks grind out hard-fought win
Tatyoon has returned to the Mininera District Football League winners' list with a gritty nine-point victory over...
14 July, 2026
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Swans soar into finals race
Natte Bealiba has strengthened its finals hopes with a third consecutive...
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Roos rally late to snatch thrilling one-goal win
Waubra produced a spirited late comeback to edge Ballan by one goal in a...
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Roos fire late for fifth straight
Waubra has surged to its fifth consecutive win in the Central Highlands...