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Department Reviewing Closure Request for Marnoo Primary School
THE Education Department says it is considering a request to permanently close Marnoo Primary School. Marnoo Primary School last year celebrated its 150th anniversary, however its
31 January, 2026
General News
Gift track starts to take shape
WITH the Stawell Gift just 10 weeks away, Central Park curator Kevin Rickard has begun preparations, with the iconic...
28 January, 2026
Local News
Looking after each other in severe heat
THERE’S nothing more Australian than people looking out for one another....
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Residents urged to keep cool
Residents across Western Victoria are being urged to take steps to...
Come and celebrate in Stawell
NORTHERN Grampians Shire leaders have invited residents and visitors to...
Council & Politics
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat at this year’s election after serving just one...
12 January, 2026
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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THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...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...
Mallee MP pleased with net zero decision
MUCH has been made this week about the Liberal party’s decision to...
Rural & Agriculture
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
15 December, 2025
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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...
Orchid Society gears up for Spring Show
MEMBERS of the Stawell Orchid Society are busily preparing their orchids...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Great Western gears up for today's annual cup
GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today (Saturday) when it hosts their annual race with...
24 January, 2026
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this...
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...
Our People
Stawell teenager saddles up for Rodeo Queen Quest
STAWELL teenager Chelsea Walker has been named a 2026 Australian Rodeo Queen Quest finalist after a successful...
25 January, 2026
Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents have until next Friday, December 5 to...
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...
Sport
Bobbin trains two winners as race-day is hailed a success
Local trainer Andrew Bobbin enjoyed a great day out at the Seppelt Great Western Cup last Saturday, training two...
29 January, 2026
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GCA competitive during Country Week
While the Grampians Cricket Association didn’t win a match in their...
Blizzard books Olympic berth after breakthrough season
After a season of significant improvement, Australian bobsleigh pilot...
New era at Grampians Field and Game
Grampians Field and Game were going to host their first monthly shoot...