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Local faith groups unite after Bondi attack
SEVERAL denominations joined together last Monday to mourn the horrendous loss of 15 people at Bondi Beach on Sunday. 15 people were killed when 50-year-old Sajid Akram and his
21 December, 2025
General News
Some things are worth keeping
FOR a while there, it looked as though a familiar part of the school-day routine in Stawell might quietly...
20 December, 2025
Fire cause remains unclear following fireworks
A small but highly visible fire that broke out just minutes after...
Stawell News, Great Western News
Council clarifies cat laws after Michael saga
Northern Grampians Shire Council has clarified its position on pet cats...
Small school, big opportunities
THE old saying “from little things big things grow” rings true at Natte...
Council & Politics
Section sealed on Mount William Road
ARARAT Rural City Council has confirmed a section of Mount William Road, currently undergoing a $6.2M rehabilitation...
15 December, 2025
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Liberals select Ripon candidate
The Liberal Party has selected its candidate to contest Ripon at next...
Nationals say Ripon is in their sights
WITH a state election exactly one year away, the Nationals have stepped...
Council flags $15 million transformation of A & J McDonald Centre
ARARAT Rural City Council will join forces with Grampians Community...
Rural & Agriculture
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
15 December, 2025
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female...
Local wool ambassador hits the global stage
STOCKYARD Hill farmer Katherine Bain is proving that the future of...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026 production will be the hit musical...
3 December, 2025
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this...
The best of Spring Fest
THIS year’s Skipton Spring Festival didn’t disappoint with well over a...
Show attracts a bumper crowd
Over a thousand people rolled up to Goldfields Recreation Reserve last...
Our People
Remembering Des Weller
THE life of Desmond John Weller was shaped by service, humility and a steadfast commitment to others. Des passed...
16 December, 2025
Business After Dark at the Wine Shed
November's Business After Dark took members of the Greater Ararat...
Willaura Captain focused on training, youth and the future
WILLAURA CFA’s new captain, Joel Michell, has hit the ground running...
Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents have until next Friday, December 5 to...
Sport
Combine eye outright victory
Swifts-Great Western’s A-Grade side is on track for outright victory in round eight of the Horsham Cricket...
18 December, 2025
Generations Unite at One Legacy ITF Victorian Open Championship
Stawell became the beating heart of Taekwon-Do on December 6, as IL Shim...
Le Poidevin leads Rhymney/Moyston to victory
A half-century to Grant Le Poidevin has led Rhymney/Moyston to a...
Locals shine as racing returns to Stawell
The Stawell Racing Club returned with a bang at their Gift Hotel...