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From a town in crisis to a running success
WHEN floods struck Halls Gap in 2011, the damage was measured not only in closed roads and battered infrastructure. Visitor numbers fell. For a town built around tourism, the
22 July, 2026
General News
Local winners set stage for Stawell trots
A burst of success for Stawell district harness racing names will provide the backdrop when the action returns to...
20 July, 2026
Get your hands dirty to celebrate 40 years of Landcare
PROJECT Platypus is inviting locals to roll up their sleeves and help...
Six kilometres gone: Theft forces rail changes
TRAINS on the Melbourne-Adelaide rail corridor were forced to operate...
Lake Fyans leaking long-time annuals
There are more vans for sale at Lake Fyans Holiday Park than anyone can...
Council & Politics
CCTV push reaches Opposition Leader
A campaign for public CCTV cameras in Stawell has reached the state’s alternative government, with Opposition Leader...
17 July, 2026
Hotel changes approved after split vote
NORTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have approved amended plans for a...
Growth at heart of council prospectus
CAPITAL support towards a $101–102 million hospital redevelopment, a...
Funding boost for sport, arts and community groups
FROM a community outdoor gym in Stawell to a winter arts festival in...
Rural & Agriculture
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost Australia’s wine industry. The legislation supports...
19 July, 2026
Local News
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed...
Local News
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top...
Local News
Planting more trees on farms
LANDHOLDERS across Victoria are being supported to integrate more trees...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
From collar and tie to come as you are
FOR much of its early history, the Stawell Club was a place where men gathered. Ladies waited outside, using an...
13 July, 2026
Model railway exhibition return to Stawell
ONE of the regions largest annual community events has returned to...
Hospital auxiliary overwhelmed by luncheon support
STAWELL Hospital Auxiliary president Judith Burke says she was...
Top volunteers recognised at annual tourism awards
GRAMPIANS Wimmera Mallee Tourism (GWMT) has celebrated the region’s...
Our People
Stawell volunteers in running for state honours
THE culture of volunteering at Stawell Little Athletics has earned state recognition, with two of the club’s driving...
21 July, 2026
Local News
From Around the World to Regional Victoria: How Country Therapy is Creating Connections
Relocating to a new country is a major life change. Along with starting...
Steve’s journey with cancer
A few weeks ago we received word that well known Stawell identity Steve...
A place where people belong
EVERY few months, hundreds of people walk through the doors of Stawell...
Sport
Warriors rise for Eckel
The Stawell Warriors celebrated Tom Eckel’s 200th game in memorable fashion, producing a hard-fought 25-point victory...
21 July, 2026
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Thrillers steal the spotlight in round 12
Two thrilling one-goal contests stole the spotlight in round 12 of the...
Baggies return to action
CKS Swifts return to action this weekend, with both the footballers and...
Warriors push Demons all the way
Stawell's A-Grade netballers came agonisingly close to producing the...