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Lions honour stalwart after 47 years of service
THE Lions Club of Stawell has recognised one of its longest-serving members, with Peter Martin honoured for nearly five decades of service.
11 April, 2026
General News
The Pyrenees Advocate - OUT TODAY
Your local Pyrenees Advocate is out today with a big wrap of the news and events shaping the Pyrenees Shire. Today,...
10 April, 2026
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The Ararat Advocate - OUT TODAY
Your locally owned Ararat Advocate is out today with a big wrap of the...
The Stawell Times-News - OUT TODAY
Your local Stawell Times News is out today with a big wrap of the news...
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Grants to back community initiatives
COMMUNITY groups, sporting clubs and volunteer organisations across...
Council & Politics
Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town entrance signs after much of the current...
25 March, 2026
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
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Council to lobby for key projects
PYRENEES Shire Council says it intends lobbying all candidates in the...
Rural & Agriculture
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of...
5 April, 2026
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Steping out for Beaufort Walkfest
BEAUFORT was buzzing with activity recently as walkers laced up for Beaufort’s annual Walkfest, with locals and...
8 April, 2026
Humour and print making at Avoca’s Gallery 127
COLIN Clark will open his first solo exhibition this weekend, bringing a...
Successful Wine and Savouries night boosts hospital funds
STAWELL Hospital Auxiliary’s biggest fundraiser of the year didn’t...
Beaufort car and truck show roars success
BEAUFORT’S Car and Truck Show brought in a strong attendance last...
Our People
Celebrating many cultures
HUNDREDS of local residents came together recently at the Stawell Town Hall for a celebration of our multicultural...
31 March, 2026
Four decades behind the scenes
BOB Hawke was the Prime Minister of Australia the day Sharon McHoul...
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has...
Giving hope one suitcase at a time
BEAUFORT CWA is calling on the community to support its ongoing work...
Sport
McLean leads Skipton revival
Skipton’s A-grade netball side is poised for a strong 2026 campaign in the Central Highlands Netball League, with new...
10 April, 2026
Emus reload for premiership defence with midfield boost
After breaking a long premiership drought in 2025, Skipton enters the...
Rats duo selected in AFL Wimmera Mallee Squad
Ararat Rats footballers Ryder Belcher and Billy Walker have been...
Stronger and faster Grasshoppers aim high
After a narrow eight-point loss to eventual premiers Trentham in the...