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Haydn and Lucy Black are up for "Dark Horse Winery of the Year" in the Halliday Companion Awards.

Grampians wineries up for top awards

THE Great Western region has again been recognised for its outstanding wines, with two local names shortlisted in this year's Halliday Wine Companion Awards. After tasting around

5 July, 2026

Stawell Lions Club leadership team members Anne Blackburn, Lions District Governor Susan Eyton, club president David Jones, Irene Gould and Jennifer Mead look forward to another year of community service. Photo contributed.

Stawell News

Restoring a piece of history

Cyclists are reminded to wear reflective clothing and with lights on their bikes when riding in low light conditions.

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Urging road users to stay visible during winter

A migratory seabird in WA has returned a suspected positive result for a deadly strain of bird flu.

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Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

Senior Sergeant Lisa McRae is encouraging people interested in a policing career to come along to today's information session at Ararat's Alexandra Oval.

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Grampians wineries up for top awards

Lions president focused on rebuilding

Is the return of passenger rail off the political agenda?

Stawell student tries out journalism

Sleepout sharpens focus on homelessness

Council overrides rail trail funding advice

Regional recruitment drive attracts aspiring police

Hotel development underway

Slice, soup and support for Stawell Hospital

Restoring a piece of history

Urging road users to stay visible during winter

Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

Information session to showcase policing careers

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