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The Deep Lead railway crossing, where the theft of about six kilometres of copper line from signalling infrastructure forced changes to train operating procedures.

Six kilometres gone: Theft forces rail changes

TRAINS on the Melbourne-Adelaide rail corridor were forced to operate under changed procedures after about six kilometres of copper line was stolen from signalling infrastructure

18 July, 2026

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Noah Stirling is having a fantastic season for the Baggies. PHOTO BY TRISH RALPH

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Baggies return to action

Victorian Nationals leader Danny O’Brien, Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and Member for Lowan Emma Kealy during a stop in Stawell as part of Ms Wilson’s regional Fresh Start tour.

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CCTV push reaches Opposition Leader

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Warriors push Demons all the way

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Warriors shine after storm interruption

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Andre Dalton, Mick Nunweek, Alan Jones, Barry Sertori and Geoff Reading had a great day celebrating the Stawell Club’s 130th anniversary.

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From collar and tie to come as you are

Mayor Karen Hyslop and hundreds of others attended Steve Gliese’s open garden in mid June just before his passing. The open garden raised $13,500 for the Oncology Unit at Stawell Hospital.

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Steve’s journey with cancer

Police detain a man outside the Main Street shop during Wednesday’s raid.

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Police raid Main Street smoke shop

Doug was making sure the trains were running to schedule at last year's exhibition.

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Model railway exhibition return to Stawell

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The volunteers behind Stawell Uniting Church’s Pop-Up Shop — Peter Evans, Kay Evans, Noelene Castle, Elva Raggatt and Allison Rasche — have helped transform the seasonal event into one of Stawell’s most enduring community gatherings, raising more than $118,000 since it began in 2015.

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Geoff Carr speaks in Stawell last year during a reading from his book Dickie Larsen’s Pumpkin & Other Stories, which continues to find new readers across Victoria.

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Carr’s stories find new readers

Betty Gross, Judith Burke and Doreen Bibby share a smile during the Stawell Hospital Auxiliary’s recent Soup, Sandwiches and Slice luncheon.

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Hospital auxiliary overwhelmed by luncheon support

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Baggies dig deep despite Bombers' defeat

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