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New cabins bring visitation to Beaufort
THE first stage of the redevelopment of Beaufort Lake Caravan Park is now complete with new visitor cabins now open for business.
18 August, 2025
General News
Saddling up for a 38th year
GENERATIONS of young people in the Stawell region with disabilities have developed useful skills and self-confidence...
18 August, 2025
Mural creates pleasure at Willaura Health Care
WILLAURA Health Care residents, staff, and visitors have been delighted...
New committee in place for senior cits
THE Ararat Senior Citizens Club held its Annual General Meeting...
Shed is more than a cellar door
AN eclectic social venue has popped up in Pomonal with the opening of...
Council & Politics
Concern grows over rooming house
A petition is circulating around the Avoca community calling for Pyrenees Shire not to approve an application for a...
18 August, 2025
Housing development underway
WORK has officially started on 10 new worker houses in Beaufort to help...
Local News
Community Resilience Survey launched
PYRENEES Shire Council has released a Community Resilience Survey to...
Council considers camp site changes
PYRENEES Shire Council has indicated it is willing to consider a change...
Rural & Agriculture
Are You Frog Friendly?
A free presentation entitled “Frogs of the Region” was recently hosted by the Beyond Bolac Catchment Action Group at...
23 July, 2025
Local News
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
Local News
Tender awarded: East Grampians Rural Pipeline stage two to begin late 2024
Mitchell Water Wins Tender for East Grampians Pipeline Stage Two
Local News
New VNI powerline map unveiled
Controversial new power line plans to be tested at community meetings...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Artisan showcase
LOVERS of local arts and crafts are being called to mark their calendars for a weekend of creativity.
23 July, 2025
Sip and support the Grampians
ONE of Australia’s longest-running food and wine festivals, Grampians...
Local News
Flood, fire and flying insects: Essential property protection for Stawell homes
Be prepared for floods, fires, flying insects and more.
Local News
Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs
This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.
Our People
Taking beanies to the next level
SEVERAL intricate and fun award-winning works of art by creative local Cherrelle Nicholson are currently on display...
18 August, 2025
Athol chalks up a ton
BELOVED Ararat resident Athol Graham joined an exclusive club last week,...
Matt represents the SES in annual stair climb
Ararat’s State Emergency Service (SES) will be represented in this...
Pleasant Creek, remembering the past
STAWELL’S Pleasant Creek Colony is once again stirring curiosity,...
Sport
Broadbent boots two in 350th senior game
Beaufort’s Seean Broadbent marked his 350th senior appearance in style on Saturday, kicking two goals and was the...
13 August, 2025
Crows break drought to secure back-to-back wins
It was 1,167 days since Beaufort last won two consecutive games, and...
Roos too strong for Warriors
Stawell suffered their first loss since round 12, losing to Dimboola by...
Crows thrash Creswick to keep finals door open
Beaufort Crows A-Grade netballers have kept their finals door open with...