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Members of the Stawell Sunflowers ukulele group, from left, Eleanor Reid, Delwyn Johnston, Jenny McKay and Pauline Cowan, who meet every Wednesday afternoon at the Stawell Senior Citizens Centre and are keen to welcome new members.

Little instruments make a mighty sound

THEY might be little instruments, but there was nothing small about the sound coming from the Stawell Senior Citizens Centre last week. Over 30 ukulele enthusiasts from across the

4 November, 2026

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Jillian Gough at work in her Stawell sewing room, surrounded by the colourful threads, intricate embroideries and creative inspiration behind her award-winning needle paintings. With several major competition successes already to her name, Jillian is now turning her attention to her next creation.

Stawell News

Painting with a needle

Stawell Y-Zetts President Meg Blake presents the cheque to Stawell Hospital Foundation Chair Graeme Ellen, joined by Grampians Health Board Chair Patty Kinnersly, Chief Executive Officer Dale Fraser, and Y-Zetts members Carolyn McDonald, Lyn Bibby, Helena Nicholson, Di O'Donnell, Pam West and Jan West.

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Final act of generosity from the Y-Zetts

Deborah Barravecchia and Carol Fraser a excited to keep up to date with humanitarian efforts in Nepal.

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Nepal ties run deep for Avoca

Ararat’s Sing Australia member’s Judith, Francesca, Jenny, Margaret, Ferelise and Allan will be heading off to the Sydney Opera House this month.

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Ararat virtuosos head to Sydney Opera House

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Members from Stawell CFA take on the challenge of the Melbourne Stairclimb.

Stawell News

Race to the top for Stawell CFA

Members from Stawell CFA take on the challenge of the Melbourne Stairclimb.

Stawell News

Race to the top for Stawell CFA

Dockers fan Rhylan Foster and long time Brisbane supporter Tony Reynolds are hopeful their side will take the cup.

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Ready to rumble

Former North Western Woollen Mills workers returned to the old Stawell mill site recently, where 24 former employees gathered for a photograph and rekindled memories of their years working together.

Stawell News

Old mates weave plans for reunion

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Jesse Leenaerts and Patrick McKinnis take on the Melbourne Firefighter Stairclimb.

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Avoca firefighters rise to stair climb challenge

Amna and Jade came along in traditional Pakistani costume to celebrate last year's Welcoming Week event in Ararat. Free to Read

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Celebrate diversity and connection

Maroona Primary School teachers Liam Baker and Blake Luehman are getting students Tess, Tom, Alice, Fletcher, Annabelle, Billy and Sophie enthused ahead of this year’s Energy Breakthrough Challenge.

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Speed, science and human power

Stawell Red Garters founding members Di Holden and Annie Monaghan were surprised with a celebration marking 50 years with the group they helped establish.

Stawell News

A pair beyond compare

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