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The B Double successfully towed from the intersection thanks to Chris Johnston. Photo by Julie Edwards.

Everyday hero

By Pyrenees Advocate reader Julie Edwards. AS I went on my nightly walk, I witnessed a heart-warming act of community spirit unfold when a local man, Chris Johnston, came to the

28 October, 2025

Graeme Edwards is the longest serving Stawell SES volunteer, and he's looking forward to welcoming a crowd of former colleagues to a 60th anniversary of Stawell SES celebration on November 15.

Stawell News

Stawell SES marks 60 years of service

After - Jenni, Will and Margaret minus their hair.

Ararat News

Ararat’s Pink Fundraiser breaks records

The current team at Stawell Medical Centre Mem McSparron, Bec McQueen, Crystal Wemyss, Kat Boag, Melissa Vos, Sherridan Parry, Kelly Lee and Zoey Friend.

Local News

Stawell Medical Centre turns 70

Some friendly faces at Stawell Neighbourhood House, Evelyn Henderson (left) and Louise Hewitt, are encouraging locals to drop in and learn how to get access to some utility bill relief via the State Government's $100 Power Saving Bonus.

Local News

Helping locals save on power bills

Great Western Future Committee chairman Bruce Cairns (right) has invited local first responders to be part of an emergency planning event on Monday, including CFA volunteers from left, Bruce Paix, Mark Kindred, Jon Wilksch and Ethan Kennedy.

Great Western News

Planning for emergency situations

Ararat Lions Club this week donated $1,440 to Ararat Neighbourhood House. Pictured are Lions Damian O’Loughlan, Rosi Sanders and Mary Schwencke and Rosi Sanders with Ararat Neighbourhood House Manager Teli Kaur (second from left)

Local News

Donation helps deliver vital programs

Locals like Angela Weber commend the local postie for achieving an impossible task.

Local News

Locals perplexed over Australia Post services

Halloween party host Melissa Milosevic (centre) with friends Vanessa Truong (left) and Debbie Burkhill are gearing up to welcome up to 400 trick-or-treating kids next Friday evening at 37 King Street, from 5:30pm to 7pm.

Stawell News

Melissa’s Halloween treat for the kids

Violet and father Connor take to the teacups at last year's show.

Local News

Ararat Show promises a full day of family fun

Two of Amphitheatre Primary School’s oldest students, brother and sister Enid Briody and Pat Dridan were asked to cut the celebratory cake.

Avoca News, Beaufort News

150 years of local learning

Stawell Show is set to shine today.

Local News

Getting ready for showtime

Best’s wine makers Jacob Parton and Dom Bolton are proud of their efforts which won the top awards at the 2025 Canberra International Riesling Challenge.

Great Western News, Ararat News, Stawell News

The best of Best’s

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