The fight to keep the world famous Australia Post Stawell Gift in Stawell received a shot in the arm this week with the announcement of a new sponsorship deal.

Former Stawell resident Paul Egan is embarking on a new venture when he takes part in the Tour de Cure through New South Wales and Queensland.

When Aaron Hemley contacted Stawell Regional Health late last year with an offer to discuss a plan he had to raise a significant amount of money for the John Bowen Oncology Unit, very few would imagine the interest and hype his idea would generate.

Swifts/Great Western have done it, going back-to-back premiers in the Grampians Cricket Association final against rivals Tatyoon.

A poor performance last weekend has all but ruled Stawell stayer Dolphin Jo out of the Sydney Cup.