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Poppies a symbol of respect
AS has been the tradition now for over a century, Australians will pause at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, to quietly remember members of the armed
8 November, 2025
General News
Police investigate alleged assault
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an alleged assault incident in Stawell in September. On 21...
6 November, 2025
Ararat walk to honour those lost to suicide
PEOPLE impacted by suicide are invited to participate in the annual...
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Fire Danger period to begin in Northern Grampians and Pyrenees
THE Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday, 10 November 2025...
Ready, set, race
GREAT Western Primary School students are gearing up once again for the...
Council & Politics
Illegal dumping funds welcomed by council
NORTHERN Grampians Shire has welcome extra funding to crack down on illegal dumping of rubbish. The State Government...
29 October, 2025
Wandering dogs remain a concern
RESIDENTS across Stawell and surrounding areas continue to raise...
Local News
Ligar Street in the spotlight
VALUABLE community feedback regarding the safety of local roads is...
Local News
Community groups come together
REPRESENTATIVES from across a range of community groups congregated...
Rural & Agriculture
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female shearer. On Wednesday, October 15, in a...
5 November, 2025
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...
Blooming gem in Glenorchy
GLENORCHY has been quietly hiding one of the region’s most enchanting...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
The hottest ticket in town
Stawell Performing Arts Company’s production Into the Woods has garnered rave reviews after two weeks of...
5 November, 2025
Glenorchy to host town-wide garage sale
THE small town of Glenorchy is gearing up for a day of community...
Local News
Ladies, grab your fascinators
THE fun and frivolity of dressing up on Oaks Day is a time-honoured...
Dream role for Grayson
STAWELL talent Grayson Savic is set to take a leading role in the Smart...
Our People
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal Primary School was anything but planned.
25 September, 2025
The journey to becoming a treasured local
EVERY now and then a community is lucky enough to have a character move...
Shayla’s a speaking sensation
STAWELL Secondary College student, Shayla Madin has excelled as a public...
The fish and chip king is hanging up his apron
THE end of an era has come for a true small business icon of the region...
Sport
Challenging conditions greet sailors at annual regatta
The Stawell Yacht Club held its annual Sailing Regatta on Lake Fyans last weekend with competitors travelling from...
6 November, 2025
Local News
Saints fall to Giants
St Arnaud Saints Cricket Club lost to the Southern Mallee Giants by...
Grampians United players shine in Shepparton Cup
Players from the South West Victorian Football Association headed to...
Bowlers enjoy excellent weather
Stawell Golf has continued its unbeaten run, defeating Lansborough and...