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School fundraising helps equip Stawell CFA
A portable multi-gas detector will help Stawell CFA firefighters assess hazardous environments during emergencies after Stawell Secondary College students contributed to its
18 March, 2026
General News
Help to slash energy bills in Stawell
BREAZE Inc, in partnership with Hepburn Energy is ready to help households across the Stawell region to save money...
18 March, 2026
$10K gift rolls into Stawell Hospital
PATIENTS at Grampians Health’s Stawell campus can be transported around...
Packed church marks World Day of Prayer
A packed St Peter’s Lutheran Church and clear autumn weather set the...
Peaks trail back in business
ONE of the region’s most iconic overnight hiking trails has reopened to...
Council & Politics
New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and more compassionate support from local councils...
21 February, 2026
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MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
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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THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...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...
Rural & Agriculture
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year – four years ahead of...
9 March, 2026
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Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
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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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Three centuries of music in one night
MUSIC lovers will have the chance to experience a program spanning more than 300 years when the Melbourne Chamber...
15 March, 2026
Many cultures, one celebration
A colourful celebration of culture, food and community connection will...
Barkly Street set to shine
CHROME is gleaming and the engines are rumbling in Barkly Street this...
Main Street sing-along to bring Easter message to Stawell
CITY Heart Church will bring live worship music to Stawell’s Main Street...
Our People
Gold Reef Ladies Probus welcomes new president
THE Stawell Gold Reef Ladies Probus Club has welcomed a new president following the handover at its March monthly...
16 March, 2026
Students set for 40th presentation ball
STAWELL Secondary College students will take to the dance floor in white...
College celebration delivers boost for The Cottage
STAWELL Secondary College has turned a cultural celebration into...
Wally calls time after 55 years of healing and helping
For as long as most people can remember, if something in Stawell was out...
Sport
Meech claims back-to-back Edenhope Cups
Linda Meech has claimed back-to-back Edenhope Cup wins, riding the Symon Wilde-trained Khor to victory last Saturday,...
12 March, 2026
Kookaburras lose thriller to conclude season
Halls Gap Kookaburras fell five balls short of making the Horsham...
Stawell News, Great Western News
Combine prepares for two grand finals
Swifts/Great Western’s B and C-Grade cricketers are through to the...
Stawell’s rising stars shine at State Championships
Seven athletes from Stawell Little Athletics represented their centre...






