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Great Western students shine at Energy Breakthrough
GREAT Western Primary School has returned home riding high after an impressive performance at the Maryborough Energy Breakthrough competition, placed third overall in the under-200
15 December, 2025
General News
Last lessons at Marnoo Primary
2025 will be known as a year of highs and lows for Marnoo Primary School. The Education Department has confirmed that...
14 December, 2025
Stawell stands against domestic violence
A strong turnout of community members took to the streets of Stawell on...
Sasha leads the class
Stawell Secondary College has announced Sasha Woltjen as its 2025 Dux,...
Reverse Advent Calendar supports local families
THE Reverse Advent Calendar initiative is returning for another year,...
Council & Politics
Liberals select Ripon candidate
The Liberal Party has selected its candidate to contest Ripon at next year's election. Former Liberal staffer Andrew...
14 December, 2025
Mallee MP pleased with net zero decision
MUCH has been made this week about the Liberal party’s decision to...
Campaigning for an end to family violence
COUNCILLOR Karen Hyslop has ushered in her second term as Northern...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon
WITH a state election just 12 months away, the fight to claim the seat...
Rural & Agriculture
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and...
30 November, 2025
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...
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Look up! Swooping season is here again
AS the weather gets warmer and the days longer, we also start to see the...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this morning. Hosted by the Stawell Country Women’s...
29 November, 2025
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...
Summer show brings out the blooms
STAWELL Orchid Society’s highly anticipated Summer Show was a huge...
Our People
Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents have until next Friday, December 5 to nominate outstanding individuals and groups...
2 December, 2025
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...
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal...
Sport
Little Athletes in good hands with standout coaches
Stawell Little Athletics has brought on coaching legend Ricky Price, and alongside former decathlete Greg Carter, ...
12 December, 2025
Stawell Little Athletics starting to thrive
Stawell Little Athletics (SLA) has grown over the last three years,...
Excitement builds for Christmas racing
A strong turnout is expected for the annual Gift Hotel Christmas Race...
Mixed results for Stawell bowlers
Both Stawell and Stawell Golf lost close matches at home in round ten of...