Latest News
New era at Grampians Field and Game
Grampians Field and Game were going to host their first monthly shoot for the year this coming Sunday, marking a new era for the club, moving to Stawell from their base at Wal Wal,
23 January, 2026
General News
Grampians access update as recovery works continue
REPAIR works have begun on Mount William Road, marking another step in the long recovery of the Grampians (Gariwerd)...
22 January, 2026
GWM Water invites locals to capture summer by the lake
SUMMER memories made beside the region’s lakes, reservoirs and weir...
MacKenzie Falls revitalisation reaches key milestone
PLANNING for the long-anticipated revitalisation of MacKenzie Falls has...
Man dies in Stawell crash
Police are investigating the circumstances following a fatal crash in...
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
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
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THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...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
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
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
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
Combine looks to continue unbeaten run
Swifts/Great Western’s C-Grade team will look to remain unbeaten in the Horsham Cricket Association when they host...
23 January, 2026
Stawell starts 2026 with a strong win
Stawell Bowling Club started 2026 with a bang, defeating Ararat VRI in...
Stawell News, Great Western News
Combine claims important win to start 2026
Swifts/Great Western’s A-Grade side defeated Donald Jeffcott by five...
Local News
WMCA enjoys a successful Country Week
The Wimmera Mallee Cricket Association under-13 representative team...