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A family favourite of Des relaxing at home.

Remembering Des Weller

THE life of Desmond John Weller was shaped by service, humility and a steadfast commitment to others. Des passed away on 8 November, 2025, aged 91. Born on 30 April 1934, he

16 December, 2025

Haydn and Lucy Black from Black and Ginger Wines, Greater Ararat Business Network President Kelsey Hosking along with Tash Jones and Damon Henricksen from Barney’s Bar and Bistro.

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Dean Morris’s New project ‘The Strength of Women’ begins

Julie McNamara was shocked to discover one of her Great Great Grandfather was a serial killer, leading her to producing a remarkable scrapbook called COOKED: Wholesale Murderer R.F. Burns (1840-1883).

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Insights into a serial killer

Senior Sergeant Simone Field receives top honours for her work in family violence.

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Ararat officer honoured with award for the fight against family violence

Author Mark Brandi has fond memories of growing up in Stawell, and has attracted a lot of attention for his excellent new book Eden.

Stawell News

Finding inspiration in unlikely places

Margaret and Ian Taylor chalked up a huge milestone, celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday.

Stawell News

Six decades side-by-side

Ian and Beverley Whiting have chalked up 50 years of marriage, pictured here on their wedding day in Horsham, November 8, 1975.

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Celebrating 50 years together

Simon Barr and his son William are part of a multi-generational dedication to community service at Yalla-Y-Poora.

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Leading from tradition

New East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Cameron Evans.

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Remembering Des Weller

Business After Dark at the Wine Shed

Willaura Captain focused on training, youth and the future

Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards

Jill retires after extraordinary 70 year career

Dean Morris’s New project ‘The Strength of Women’ begins

Insights into a serial killer

Ararat officer honoured with award for the fight against family violence

Finding inspiration in unlikely places

Six decades side-by-side

Celebrating 50 years together

Leading from tradition

Cameron Evans to lead health service Board

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