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Members of the Stawell Sunflowers ukulele group, from left, Eleanor Reid, Delwyn Johnston, Jenny McKay and Pauline Cowan, who meet every Wednesday afternoon at the Stawell Senior Citizens Centre and are keen to welcome new members.

Little instruments make a mighty sound

THEY might be little instruments, but there was nothing small about the sound coming from the Stawell Senior Citizens Centre last week. Over 30 ukulele enthusiasts from across the

4 November, 2026

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Jillian Gough at work in her Stawell sewing room, surrounded by the colourful threads, intricate embroideries and creative inspiration behind her award-winning needle paintings. With several major competition successes already to her name, Jillian is now turning her attention to her next creation.

Stawell News

Painting with a needle

Stawell Y-Zetts President Meg Blake presents the cheque to Stawell Hospital Foundation Chair Graeme Ellen, joined by Grampians Health Board Chair Patty Kinnersly, Chief Executive Officer Dale Fraser, and Y-Zetts members Carolyn McDonald, Lyn Bibby, Helena Nicholson, Di O'Donnell, Pam West and Jan West.

Stawell News

Final act of generosity from the Y-Zetts

Members from Stawell CFA take on the challenge of the Melbourne Stairclimb.

Stawell News

Race to the top for Stawell CFA

Members from Stawell CFA take on the challenge of the Melbourne Stairclimb.

Stawell News

Race to the top for Stawell CFA

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Former North Western Woollen Mills workers returned to the old Stawell mill site recently, where 24 former employees gathered for a photograph and rekindled memories of their years working together.

Stawell News

Old mates weave plans for reunion

Stawell Red Garters founding members Di Holden and Annie Monaghan were surprised with a celebration marking 50 years with the group they helped establish.

Stawell News

A pair beyond compare

Diane Western (centre) was recently honoured by members of Landsborough Historical Group with life membership.

Landsborough News

Life membership for history stalwart

Stawell CFA’s Joseph Stubberfield, Jai Smith and Myles and Sonny Gellie and Tyler Rickard will take on the 2026 Firefighter Stair Climb.

Stawell News

Stawell CFA returns to stair climb challenge

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Run The Gap founder Monique Cummings is passing the baton after 15 years building a family idea born during a difficult time for Halls Gap into one of the region’s major tourism events.

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From a town in crisis to a running success

Stawell Little Athletics volunteers Greg Carter and Elishia Murphy have been recognised as finalists in the 2026 Little Athletics Victoria Awards for their outstanding contributions to the local club.

Stawell News

Stawell volunteers in running for state honours

CT Global Initiative recruits.

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From Around the World to Regional Victoria: How Country Therapy is Creating Connections

Mayor Karen Hyslop and hundreds of others attended Steve Gliese’s open garden in mid June just before his passing. The open garden raised $13,500 for the Oncology Unit at Stawell Hospital.

Stawell News

Steve’s journey with cancer

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