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MCDFNL Netball Review - Round 17
In round 17 of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League, Talbot, Avoca and Lexton all secured strong wins.
11 August, 2026
General News
Stepping up for firefighter stair climb
ARARAT emergency service volunteers are preparing to tackle the annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb next month,...
11 August, 2026
Vietnam veterans remembered at annual service
VIETNAM veterans, their families and members of the public from across...
Centuries of Bible history coming to Stawell
A TRAVELLING exhibition featuring handwritten manuscripts, historic...
Old Beaufort Primary School Master Plan released
THE future vision for the Old Beaufort Primary School site in Hill...
Council & Politics
Council readies funding blueprint for redevelopment
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council is expected to unveil a funding blueprint for the long-awaited redevelopment of the...
3 August, 2026
Marnoo to host Hanson
AS the Ripon electorate heads towards a closely watched state election,...
Push to honour Chinese pioneer
THE naming of a lane running between Banfield Street and George Road is...
Local News
'Goodbye': premier bows out of Labor leadership contest
Ben Carroll is set to become Victoria's 50th premier as Jacinta Allan...
Rural & Agriculture
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray River is creating a perfect storm for the...
8 August, 2026
Kelvin remains Australia’s top sheep assessor
ARARAT’S Kelvin Donnan has been crowned AuctionsPlus' Top Throughput...
Local News
One life lost on farms every six days
ONE person died on an Australian farm roughly every six days last year,...
Local News
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Brisket, blues and big ambitions
THE recipe sounds almost impossible to resist: slow-cooked barbecue, cold craft beer and live blues music beneath the...
9 August, 2026
Local singer embraces country roots with latest release
TRAWALLA local and independent singer-songwriter Stephanie Skidmore,...
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...
Our People
Celebrating educators who make a difference
ARARAT 800's Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program recognised OSHC Educators' Day recently, recognising the...
9 August, 2026
Stawell CFA returns to stair climb challenge
STAWELL CFA members will once again tackle the Annual Melbourne...
Skipton's Centenarian
A special celebration took place last Sunday to celebrate a much loved...
Ararat Lion receives organisation's highest honour
LONG-serving Ararat Lions Club member Jo Richie has been recognised for...
Sport
Thomas turns it on as Tigers roar
An eight-goal haul from Jaxon Thomas has helped Lexton record a 48-point win over Campbells Creek at Lexton Reserve...
11 August, 2026
Skipton News, Beaufort News, Waubra News, Snake Valley News
Emus too strong as finals beckon
Skipton has extended its winning streak to six matches and continues to...
Beaufort News, Skipton News, Waubra News, Snake Valley News
Emus hold nerve to keep finals dream alive
Skipton has one foot in the Central Highlands Netball League finals...
Giants reach the summit
Players and supporters alike were thrilled last Sunday, August 9, when,...