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Annie Monaghan says volunteering introduced her to lifelong friends and helped transform Stawell from a place she once considered leaving into a town she cannot imagine living without.

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

Minister for Education Ben Carroll presenting Robyn with her 45 Year Service Certificate.

Beaufort News

Celebrating 45 years of dedication to education

Joyce Dowsett has been posthumously recognised in today's King's Birthday Honours List.

Stawell News

Joyce Dowsett OAM recognised posthumously in King’s Honours

Rodney McErvale has been recognised with the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for his outstanding service to CFA and the communities of Raglan, Beaufort and surrounds. Photo; Stock and Land.

Beaufort News, Raglan News

Pyrenees stalwart receives King's Birthday honour

Ararat, Pomonal and Stawell Men's shed gather to celebrate the Pumpkin Competition victors.

Ararat News, Pomonal News, Stawell News

Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed

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Gason’s Shannon McGrath takes on the 2026 Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness of suicide.

Ararat News

Shannon's push for mental health awareness

Black and Ginger Wines Hadyn Black is vying for honours in the Young Gun of Wine Award.

Pomonal News

Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours

Janette Lucas was one of 50 artist short listed for the Paper Bird Illustration Awards.

Ararat News

Ararat artist takes flight in Paper Bird Illustration awards

As I Remember - Una Allender - feature photo

Lake Bolac News

As I Remember - Una Allender

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Daveena, Bev, Merren and Hayden tuck into the amazing morning tea.

Ararat News

Cuppa and cake at the Décor room

Stawell Harness Racing Club volunteer Jeff Hargreaves with committee chair Angela Towers after Hargreaves received a Paul James Volunteer Service Award at the Trots Clubs Victoria awards night at Rich River Resort. Photo supplied.

Stawell News

Surprise honour for Stawell harness stalwart

Angus McIntosh has been reporting local rainfall for close to 20 years.

Snake Valley News

One mil at a time

The Pyrenees Shire’s newest Australia citizens David Horn (Scotland), Deborah Bain (Canada), Darren Phillips (UK), Simon Jones (UK), Jesamie Montibano (Philippines) and Janko Marek (Serbia).

Avoca News, Beaufort News

Six new Aussies

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