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How weekly shopping is quietly powering Stawell’s community
EVERY week, hundreds of Stawell residents walk through the doors of their local IGA to pick up the essentials, knowing their groceries are quietly helping fund schools, emergency
9 February, 2026
General News
The demise of the corner store
By Greg Robson, Stawell Historical Society. IN most communities, the days of the corner grocer shop/general store...
5 February, 2026
Local News
Strong crowd celebrates Australia Day at Navarre
A strong show of community spirit was on display as approximately 60...
Community Spirit Shines as Marnoo marks Australia Day
MARNOO’s strong sense of community was on full display on Australia Day,...
Department Reviewing Closure Request for Marnoo Primary School
THE Education Department says it is considering a request to permanently...
Council & Politics
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat at this year’s election after serving just one...
12 January, 2026
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Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
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Liberals select Ripon candidate
The Liberal Party has selected its candidate to contest Ripon at next...
Mallee MP pleased with net zero decision
MUCH has been made this week about the Liberal party’s decision to...
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...
Orchid Society gears up for Spring Show
MEMBERS of the Stawell Orchid Society are busily preparing their orchids...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Great Western gears up for today's annual cup
GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today (Saturday) when it hosts their annual race with...
24 January, 2026
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this...
Gearing up for McHappy car show
AN exciting display featuring impressive automobiles owned by local car...
Lion Chase Fun Run a resounding success
Great Western Football Netball Club’s recent Lions Chase Fun Run and...
Our People
Stawell teenager saddles up for Rodeo Queen Quest
STAWELL teenager Chelsea Walker has been named a 2026 Australian Rodeo Queen Quest finalist after a successful...
25 January, 2026
Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents have until next Friday, December 5 to...
Finding inspiration in unlikely places
A talented author who spent his formative years growing up in Stawell...
Six decades side-by-side
A sense of humour and a sense of purpose are two ingredients that have...
Sport
A hat-trick of brilliance
Swifts/Great Western’s Marc Brilliant claimed the fourth hat-trick of his 35-year career at Dudley Cornell Park in...
5 February, 2026
Meech hits purple patch
Stawell jockey Linda Meech has had a strong week, riding two winners and...
Swifts/Great Western claims local derby
Swifts/Great Western Blue under-16 cricket team defeated Swifts/Great...
Stawell Golf Bowls finals bound
With one round remaining in the Grampians Playing Area Lawn Bowls...