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Sasha Woltjen capped off her final year of high school in a huge way, earning Stawell Secondary College dux honours.

Sasha leads the class

Stawell Secondary College has announced Sasha Woltjen as its 2025 Dux, after yesterday's release of ATAR scored. It's the school's highest academic honour and Sasha's teachers say

12 December, 2025

Imy Pinniger and Sarah Holland at the awards night.

Ararat News

Pyrenees residents stand against violence

Daniel Buckingham along with Warrak kids, Riley, Finn, Lily and Georgia hope to have a playground return to the Recreation Reserve.

Local News

New venture to rebuild Warrak playground

Neil Supple and his daughter Sheree with their ‘Flying Truck” which aims to raise funds for cancer research.

Local News

‘Flying Truck’ draws attention and supports cancer research

Ararat Police members Constable Emily Heyward (left) and Constable Corey Wilmott share their colleague, Sergeant Shane Allgood's concerns around e-scooter safety.

Ararat News

E-scooters aren’t Allgood in Barkly Street

Apex Beaufort are working on a new retreat at Beaufort Lake for those going though cancer.

Beaufort News

Bush retreat to support families facing cancer

Central Park's netball court redevelopment commenced last week.

Stawell News

Redevelopment commences at Central Park

East Grampians Health Service CEO Nick Bush, Oncology Unit Associate Nurse Unit Manager Leesa McInnes, RSL representatives Jenni Jacobi, Will Cairnes and Margaret Kelly, Manager Inpatient Unit and Oncology Kate Pitcher and Director of Clinical Services Bec Peters at the recent cheque handover at Ararat Hospital. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Ararat News

$8,000 gift boosts oncology services

The Advocate’s Lesley Sladdin receiving a donation from Di Pickering during last year’s Christmas Toy Appeal.

Ararat News

Christmas toy appeals kicks off

Captain Allan Anderson will soon see the Amphitheatre quickfill trailer replaced thanks to a substantial VESEP grant.

Local News

General News

Sasha leads the class

Ararat apprentice named finalist in state training awards

Reverse Advent Calendar supports local families

Parking shortage sparks council frustration

Pyrenees residents stand against violence

New venture to rebuild Warrak playground

‘Flying Truck’ draws attention and supports cancer research

E-scooters aren’t Allgood in Barkly Street

Bush retreat to support families facing cancer

Redevelopment commences at Central Park

$8,000 gift boosts oncology services

Christmas toy appeals kicks off

Amphitheatre CFA secures major grant for new ‘Big-Fill’ trailer

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