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Joy Wheeler is immensely proud of her garden.

As I Remember - Joy Wheeler

FEW people can say they’ve seen the Queen in person—let alone four times—but for Ararat’s Joy Wheeler, those moments are just part of a rich life story shaped by family, community

10 May, 2026

Monica Allan at home in her favourite chair — still sharp, and still telling stories as she approaches 100.

Stawell News

Monica Allan’s century of stories

Terry Dunn outside City Heart Church in Stawell — the church he first attended as a child and now leads after helping guide its rebuilding in recent years.

Stawell News

The storm, the church and the man who stayed

Tom Cooper turned 100 this week.

Stawell News, Pomonal News

Century milestone

Geoff Penna is the unofficial Mayor of Elmhurst.

Elmhurst News

As I Remember - Geoff Penna

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Lions 201V2 District Governor Susan Eyton (left) presents Peter Martin with a Melvin Jones Fellowship in recognition of his 47 years of service to the Lions Club of Stawell.

Stawell News

Lions honour stalwart after 47 years of service

Stawell Secondary College Chinese students Ava Parry, Summer Smith, Adalita Soule and Millie McColl took part in a traditional Chinese dance the Grampians Harmony Festival.

Stawell News

Celebrating many cultures

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

Avoca News

Four decades behind the scenes

Ararat’s Keith Little lives by the motto ‘be courteous and friendly’.

Ararat News

As I remember - Keith Little

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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

Northern Grampians Shire mayor Karen Hyslop congratulates Jim and Betty Barham on their 70th wedding anniversary.

Stawell News

Snakes, measles and 70 years of marriage

Grampians Multicultural Hub organiser Sepe Illig is preparing for the Grampians Harmony Festival in Stawell on March 21, a celebration of culture, food and community connection as part of Harmony Week and Cultural Diversity Week.

Stawell News

Harmony Week celebration today

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