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Geoff Penna is the unofficial Mayor of Elmhurst.

As I Remember - Geoff Penna

Geoff’s enthusiasm and warm welcome begin the moment we sit down for the interview, on his and Jean’s back verandah with cups of tea, overlooking their fruit trees, chooks and

13 April, 2026

Students gather around Sharon McHoul to celebrate her 40 years of service to Avoca Primary.

Avoca News

Four decades behind the scenes

Beaufort’s CWA member Ann Bunting hopes locals will support Hope in a Suitcase this Easter.

Beaufort News

Giving hope one suitcase at a time

Ann Bunting, Marianne Troup, Senior Sergeant Simone Field and Catherine Tweddle speak at International Women’s Day.

Beaufort News

Pyrenees women celebrated for community spirit

Elmhurst’s John Rivett shows off his massive potato weighing 1.88 kilograms.

Elmhurst News

Can anyone beat this?

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Adin Gillingham believes that being community minded and having strong leadership make a stronger brigade.

Beaufort News

From junior firefighter to captain

The late Luigi Bazzani left a lasting mark on the Pyrenees wine and hospitality industry.

Moonambel News

Pyrenees farewells Luigi Bazzani

Artists displaying at the exhibition from left: Back – Rowan Gerrard, Lynne Dickman, Jeanette Troup, Naomi Troup, Leah Sharp, Ruth Enders, Soleille Collins, Kate Blood and Larry Watson. Front – Dorothy Collins, Lyn Heenan, Angela Gerrard, Jo Reid and Christine Baines.

Beaufort News

Community healing through art

Lesley Hunter at Art Trax in Beaufort, where her Wild Birds exhibition brings together recent works ahead of her move away from the region.

Beaufort News

A love letter in colour: Lesley Hunter’s ‘Wild Birds’ at Art Trax

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Shayne Murphy (Murph) was recently farewelled after 38 years of service to local government.

Beaufort News

Murph marks 38 years of service

Members and friends of Mt Bolton and District Lions at their recent working bee. Photo provided by Kevin Davies.

Waubra News

Mt Bolton Lions step up for locals

Renowned film producer Sue Maslin will be mentoring former Marian College student Isabella Browne who claimed the Best Producer award at Swinburne University of Technology.

Ararat News, Landsborough News

Local student wins Best Producer award

A family favourite of Des relaxing at home.

Beaufort News

Remembering Des Weller

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