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The battle for the Golden Mug is back
THE search is on for the region’s best brew. The Greater Ararat Business Network’s Grampians Golden Mug competition has returned for 2026 with locals and visitors asked to nominate
14 July, 2026
General News
Waterfall roars back to life
AFTER recent soaking rain, one of Avoca's best-kept natural secrets has made a spectacular return.
13 July, 2026
Lake Fyans leaking long-time annuals
There are more vans for sale at Lake Fyans Holiday Park than anyone can...
Lift for Ararat ambulance crews
ARARAT Ambulance Victoria Auxiliary has funded new patient lifting...
Lane named after community volunteer
ARARAT Rural City Council has endorsed the official naming of the...
Council & Politics
Councils unite for improved funding model
COUNCILS from around Australia including Pyrenees Shire have taken the fight for more sustainable funding to...
12 July, 2026
Hotel changes approved after split vote
NORTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have approved amended plans for a...
Gentleman Jim exits the building
AFTER eleven years at the helm of Pyrenees Shire Council, Jim Nolan...
Sally Jones appointed as Interim CEO
PYRENEES Shire Council has appointed Sally Jones as its Interim Chief...
Rural & Agriculture
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top veterinarian issued advice to keep free-range...
13 July, 2026
Local News
Planting more trees on farms
LANDHOLDERS across Victoria are being supported to integrate more trees...
Local News
Backing livestock farmers with better data
MORE livestock farmers will have access to tools that will help grow...
Bioenergy project targets 2028 gas production
MORE than a year after its last major public update, Ararat’s $400...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Model railway exhibition return to Stawell
ONE of the regions largest annual community events has returned to Stawell this weekend with the 26th Annual Model...
11 July, 2026
Hospital auxiliary overwhelmed by luncheon support
STAWELL Hospital Auxiliary president Judith Burke says she was...
Top volunteers recognised at annual tourism awards
GRAMPIANS Wimmera Mallee Tourism (GWMT) has celebrated the region’s...
Model railway exhibition steaming back to Stawell
ONE of the regions largest annual community events is set to return this...
Our People
Dylan goes bald to help beat blood cancer
ARARAT’S Dylan Macreadie has swapped nearly a year's worth of hair growth for a shaved head, raising almost $3,000...
13 July, 2026
A place where people belong
EVERY few months, hundreds of people walk through the doors of Stawell...
Carr’s stories find new readers
MONTHS after launching his first book, former Stawell resident Geoff...
Passing on the rain gauge
FOR years, Redbank residents have turned the pages of The Pyrenees...
Sport
Swans soar into finals race
Natte Bealiba has strengthened its finals hopes with a third consecutive victory, defeating Avoca by 65 points at...
13 July, 2026
Waubra News, Skipton News, Beaufort News, Snake Valley News
Roos rally late to snatch thrilling one-goal win
Waubra produced a spirited late comeback to edge Ballan by one goal in a...
Waubra News, Beaufort News, Snake Valley News, Skipton News
Roos fire late for fifth straight
Waubra has surged to its fifth consecutive win in the Central Highlands...
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MDFL – The Run Home
The Mininera District Football League resumes this weekend with Round...