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Moonambel raised Margaret Hunter celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this month.

Margaret Hunter celebrates 90th birthday

AVOCA resident Margaret Hunter celebrated her 90th birthday recently surrounded by family, friends and plenty of flowers and birthday cards.

29 July, 2026

Talbot's Jarrod Stephens kicks one of his ten goals against Campbells Creek. PHOTO BY JASON ROGERS PHOTOGRAPHY

Hawks hit 267 as Grasshoppers make their move

Meryn Pease, Dean Morris and Lyn Harvey discussing the legacy the book will leave

Strength of Women leaves a lasting legacy

Talbot's Charli Kaye passes to a teammate in their match against Campbells Creek. PHOTO BY JASON ROGERS PHOTOGRAPHY

Swans rebound as Hawks, Tigers and Grasshoppers cruise

General News

Member for Western Victoria Joe McCracken claims corruption on Big Build sites has denied regional Victoria funding and projects.

McCracken says regions paying price for Big Build scandal

REGIONAL communities may have missed out on billions of dollars’ worth of infrastructure because of alleged...

27 July, 2026

Avoca News

Early Learning Centre on track for 2027 opening

CONSTRUCTION of Avoca's new Early Learning Victoria centre is...

Local News

AusAlert testing today

TESTING of Australia’s new emergency alert system will take place later...

Ararat News

Just five days to claim rego rebate

ARARAT and Pyrenees residents have just five days to claim a 20% rebate...

Sport

Skipton's Casey Coucaud (left) and Rhys Monument combine to bring down a Creswick opponent during the Emus' commanding 64-point victory at Skipton Recreation Reserve in round 14 of the Central Highlands Football League last Saturday. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Emus march on as Saints prevail in thriller, Crows fall gallantly

Skipton strengthened its finals credentials with its fourth consecutive victory, Carngham Linton kept its post-season...

28 July, 2026

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Emus stay in finals hunt as Roos rise and Crows respond

The race for Central Highlands Netball League finals spots intensified...

Avoca News, Navarre News, Lexton News, Natte Yalock News

MCDFNL Football Review - Round 14

In round 14 of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball...

Navarre News, Avoca News, Lexton News, Natte Yalock News

MCDFNL Netball Review - Round 14