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Lee Murnane and Greg Day from Beaufort take part in their 25th Variety Bash together in their trusty 1979 Mercedes-Benz.

Variety Bash hits the road for an epic adventure

THE 34th Variety Victoria Bash has hit the road, with more than 280 participants setting off from Halls Gap on Tuesday for a 5274-kilometre journey across three states.

23 August, 2026

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Flame Brothers Smokehouse owner Damon Henricksen, left, Grampians Events director Kate Kirkpatrick and Absolute Outdoors managing director Adrian Manikas hope the inaugural Grampians BBQ Festival will become an annual Father’s Day tradition for Halls Gap.

Brisket, blues and big ambitions

Halls Gap accommodation operator and public transport advocate Tim Walsh says the proposed Ararat-Halls Gap V/Line coach service has reached the point where the decision now rests with the Victorian Government.

Ararat News, Moyston News, Pomonal News, Halls Gap News

Bus proposal reaches Deputy Premier

Run The Gap founder Monique Cummings is passing the baton after 15 years building a family idea born during a difficult time for Halls Gap into one of the region’s major tourism events.

From a town in crisis to a running success

Run the Gap volunteer Monique Cummings was given a Volunteer Recognition Award pictured here with Volunteering Victoria’s Geoff Sharpe and GWMT CEO Marc Sleeman.

Top volunteers recognised at annual tourism awards

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Friends of Grampians Rail Trail committee members Rod Hetherington, Andrew Balmain and Meg Parnaby on the Grampians Rail Trail after council backed a long-term maintenance commitment to support the proposed extension to Halls Gap.

Stawell News, Halls Gap News

Council overrides rail trail funding advice

Northern Grampians Shire deputy mayor Justine Hide says Halls Gap’s tourism-driven waste volumes justify a Container Deposit Scheme refund point in the town.

Push continues for Halls Gap refund point

GLOW will return to Halls Gap throughout July and August, with organisers preparing another winter program of light installations, art, events and family-friendly activities across the town.

GLOW festival countdown begins

Sahib Singh and his mother Navjot Kaur help customers bring their desserts to life.

Fro Yo Fun scoops up fans in Halls Gap

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A local push for a new V/Line coach service between Ararat and Halls Gap has been ruled out for the foreseeable future, although transport officials say the proposal could still be reconsidered subject to future funding.

Ararat News, Halls Gap News, Stawell News

Funding remains hurdle for Halls Gap bus proposal

Hundreds of runners and walkers are expected to descend on Halls Gap this weekend for the annual Run The Gap event.

Hundreds expected for Run The Gap return

Kat, Logan and Mahney were all smiles at the recent camp in Halls Hap.

Camp Quality weekend offers hope, friendship and fun

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson with successful candidate David Farley last night. Photo by AAP.

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One Nation eyes Lowan and Ripon

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