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Baggies rue slow start
Swifts have been left to rue a slow start, falling to Natimuk United by 20 points at Natimuk Showgrounds in round four of the Horsham District Football Netball League.
5 May, 2026
General News
Vintage blessed at Best’s Wines
The “Thanksgiving to the Vintage” at Best’s Wines in Great Western attracted a good crowd of approximately 100 people...
3 May, 2026
Strong crowd honours Anzac spirit
THE Stawell community came together in large numbers last Saturday to...
Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap this weekend
THE annual Grampians Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap this weekend,...
Christ Church Navarre marks final chapter
A piece of Navarre’s history has come to an end with a recent...
Council & Politics
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for the seat of Ripon with nominations closing at...
22 March, 2026
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New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
Rural & Agriculture
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its trade agreement, after finalising a free...
24 April, 2026
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Local performers to star in Beauty and the Beast
STAWELL Performing Arts Company (SPACi) has engaged a number of local performers to be part of its 2026 production of...
18 April, 2026
Fungi take centre stage at WAMA
WAMA’s newest exhibition, Entanglements with Fungi: Life, Death and...
Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape is set to again draw big crowds to Halls Gap from...
Successful Wine and Savouries night boosts hospital funds
STAWELL Hospital Auxiliary’s biggest fundraiser of the year didn’t...
Our People
The storm, the church and the man who stayed
ON Christmas Eve, 1974, Terry Dunn wasn’t in Darwin when Cyclone Tracy hit. He had left earlier that night, invited...
25 April, 2026
Century milestone
THERE was laughter, cake and a room full of well-wishers at Macpherson...
Lions honour stalwart after 47 years of service
THE Lions Club of Stawell has recognised one of its longest-serving...
Celebrating many cultures
HUNDREDS of local residents came together recently at the Stawell Town...
Sport
Warriors primed for Demons showdown after bye
Stawell Warriors’ senior footballers and A-Grade netballers return from the bye this weekend, brimming with...
1 May, 2026
Lions ready for Rovers test
Great Western’s senior footballers and A-Grade netballers are primed for...
Baggies push reigning premiers
Swifts' senior footballers showed they can match it with the best,...
Juniors show determination
Grampians United’s junior teams took to the field last weekend in a...