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‘Race to the bottom' on migration hurts rural Australia
MIGRANTS are wrongly blamed for fraying social cohesion in the bush, with cost-of-living, isolation and populist politics stoking anti-government views. Migrants working as
8 November, 2026
General News
Generous gift to help Legacy families
ARARAT Legacy has received a substantial donation to assist the families of veterans across the Ararat, Stawell and...
6 November, 2026
Stawell to pause and remember on Remembrance Day
THE Stawell community will come together next Wednesday to pause,...
Local businesses amongst the state’s best
VICTORIA’S best tourism businesses, attractions and experiences are in...
The plan before the fire
BUSHFIRE preparedness was front and centre in Halls Gap on Monday, as...
Council & Politics
335 new fire trucks promised by Vic Coalition
THE Liberal-Nationals Coalition has promised to address the issue of ageing fire trucks with a substantial promise...
2 November, 2026
Hyslop to step down as mayor
IT ALL began over lunch with a few girlfriends, when Karen Hyslop...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Another week passes…. but no Donna
ONE Nation’s Candidate for Ripon remains a bit of a mystery and is yet...
$8m pledge towards pool redevelopment
THE long-awaited redevelopment of Stawell’s indoor swimming pool has...
Rural & Agriculture
Hot hay, high risk
HARVEST has started and so has the risk of heating hay. Every year, Victorian farmers lose hay, machinery and sheds...
1 November, 2026
Local News
Spring rains a godsend
LOCAL farmers are delighted after more than two inches of gentle rain...
Local News
Farmers adding AI to their toolkits
FARMERS are training AI to help them make business decisions while...
Good times return to sheep country
THERE is a renewed sense of optimism among sheep producers. The paddocks...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Orchid enthusiasts prepare for annual summer show
ORCHID enthusiasts from across the region will converge on Stawell this weekend as the Stawell Orchid Society hosts...
7 November, 2026
Open mic returns with a bang
THE Stawell RSL was rocking recently as musicians from across the region...
Stawell Show delivers a day of family fun
A GRIM weather forecast failed to dampen spirits at last Saturday’s...
A spooktacular tradition
Things are about to get seriously spooky at Melissa Milosevic’s Stawell...
Our People
Little instruments make a mighty sound
THEY might be little instruments, but there was nothing small about the sound coming from the Stawell Senior Citizens...
4 November, 2026
Painting with a needle
JILLIAN Gough has discovered that a needle and thread can do just about...
Final act of generosity from the Y-Zetts
THE Stawell Y-Zetts have donated $10,000 to the Stawell Hospital...
Race to the top for Stawell CFA
SEVEN members of the Stawell Fire Brigade recently took on the gruelling...
Sport
Combine remains unbeaten after three rounds
Centuries from Zachary Marrow and Max McMahon on day one, along with a five-wicket haul from Sam Cocks on day two,...
4 November, 2026
Stawell Clubs dominate round four
Stawell and Stawell Golf enjoyed outstanding performances in round four...
Stawell News, Pomonal News, Tatyoon News, Buangor News, Ararat News
Junior cricketers shine in round two
Round two of the Grampians Junior Cricket Association competition...
Landsborough News, Elmhurst News, Amphitheatre News
Landsborough win by a whisker
Landsborough and Elmhurst Amphitheatre played out a thriller in the...
Business
Seppelt revival starts with wine
GETTING Great Western’s historic winery ready for the 2027 harvest will be the first major priority for Seppelt’s...
5 October, 2026
Back in the market
BRUCE McIlvride had been out of real estate for more than two years, but...
Cheers! It’s a deal for Seppelt
ONE of Great Western’s most important institutions is changing hands,...
Opinion & Perspectives
A message from Member for Lowan Emma Kealy
For the past four years, I’ve had the privilege of representing Stawell, building on more than a decade of working...
5 November, 2026
Local News
A message from Cr Murray Emerson
Over the past few weeks there has been some very concerning publicity in...
Local News
A message from Amy Yole, Grampians Health Stawell
Healthcare is a partnership. While healthcare teams bring knowledge,...
This Christmas, give Stawell a gift too
By Llewelyn Clark, President of StawellBiz