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Hawks fly high with dominant opening round victory
Tatyoon A-Grade netballers have launched their Mininera District Netball League season in emphatic fashion, recording a commanding 64-37 win over Woorndoo Mortlake at Tatyoon
14 April, 2026
General News
Major upgrade underway at Ararat Tennis Club
WORK has commenced on a $700,000 upgrade of facilities at Ararat Tennis Club. The project includes new court lights...
13 April, 2026
Aradale left waiting for answers
A parliamentary question on the condition and future of Aradale remains...
‘Unsightly’ town entrance under review
ARARAT Rural City Council is set to embark on a community campaign to...
Free skin check van rolls into Stawell
STAWELL residents will have access to free skin cancer checks later this...
Council & Politics
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their candidate for the seat of Ripon for November’s...
14 April, 2026
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Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town...
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
Rural & Agriculture
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of...
5 April, 2026
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape is set to again draw big crowds to Halls Gap from May 1 to 3, with a 2026 program built around...
13 April, 2026
Steping out for Beaufort Walkfest
BEAUFORT was buzzing with activity recently as walkers laced up for...
Humour and print making at Avoca’s Gallery 127
COLIN Clark will open his first solo exhibition this weekend, bringing a...
Successful Wine and Savouries night boosts hospital funds
STAWELL Hospital Auxiliary’s biggest fundraiser of the year didn’t...
Our People
As I Remember - Geoff Penna
Geoff’s enthusiasm and warm welcome begin the moment we sit down for the interview, on his and Jean’s back verandah...
13 April, 2026
Lions honour stalwart after 47 years of service
THE Lions Club of Stawell has recognised one of its longest-serving...
Celebrating many cultures
HUNDREDS of local residents came together recently at the Stawell Town...
Four decades behind the scenes
BOB Hawke was the Prime Minister of Australia the day Sharon McHoul...
Sport
New Coach, New Fire: Natte Bealiba gears up for 2026
Following a heartbreaking one-point loss to Carisbrook in the 2025 Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball...
10 April, 2026
Swans set sights higher under new coach
After making the preliminary finals in the Maryborough Castlemaine...
McLean leads Skipton revival
Skipton’s A-grade netball side is poised for a strong 2026 campaign in...
Emus reload for premiership defence with midfield boost
After breaking a long premiership drought in 2025, Skipton enters the...