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Avoca RSL's Ian Urquhart has been out selling Remembrance Day merchandise and encourages people to attend Wednesday’s service.

Pyrenees communities prepare to remember

COMMUNITIES across Pyrenees Shire will pause and reflect at 11am on Wednesday as residents mark the end of the First World War.

8 November, 2026

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Council is continuing its policy to allow free entry to outdoor pools in Ararat, Lake Bolac and Willaura.

Ararat News

Outdoor pools remain free

Legacy members and recipients were keen to thank the Commonwealth Bank for their donation to Ararat Legacy. Pictured is Legacy widow Margaret Bates thanking the Stawell Manager of the Commonwealth Bank Lauren Reading with Legacy Secretary Dianne Radford and Legatees Rosemary Perry, Ian Davies, Robert Irvine and Terry Holden.

Stawell News

Generous gift to help Legacy families

Stawell RSL President Geoff Reading and Vice President Russell Smith encourage local residents to buy a poppy ahead of Remembrance Day.

Stawell News

Stawell to pause and remember on Remembrance Day

Nook on the Hill at Halls Gap is one of our local tourism businesses to reach the finals of this year’s tourism awards.

Halls Gap News

Local businesses amongst the state’s best

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Member for Ripon Martha Haylett (right) met on site with road worker Cameron Impey last week near Buangor ahead of the commencement of construction in coming days.

Ararat News, Buangor News

Construction to commence next week on highway duplication

Aged care residents in Beaufort and Skipton have praised the staff who look after them. Pictured nurse Harry Sooch with Beaufort resident Neville Pearce and the local puppy visitor. Photo by Dean Morris.

Beaufort News

Elderly care earns praise

GWMWater began releasing treated wastewater into the Hopkins River earlier this month from the Ararat Treatment Plant.

Ararat News

Recycled wastewater released into Hopkins River

Government funding will support Pyrenees Shire Council’s Beaufort Linear Project.

Beaufort News

$407,000 boost to restore Beaufort creek

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East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive Nick Bush with Member for Ripon Martha Haylett and hospital staff at Friday’s announcement.

Ararat News

Hospital upgrade a “done deal”

Raising a toast to Sergeant John McNally.

Ararat News

Remembering Sergeant John McNally at Cathcart cemetery

Uniting Church parishioners from across the district came to Crowlands last Sunday to mark the 90th anniversary of the church.

Local News

Milestone celebrated at Crowlands church

The corner of Barkly and Vincent Streets will be upgraded before the end of 2026.

Ararat News

Intersection upgrade

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