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Warriors can’t get enough of Muriel’s cakes
A beloved member of the Stawell community was the talk of the town last week after her famous sponge cakes sparked a surprise bidding war during an auction at Stawell Warriors
26 August, 2025
General News
Final service
THERE was a mixture of joy and sadness at Stawell’s Seventh Day Adventist church last Saturday week as the historic...
25 August, 2025
Marnoo CWA serves lunch to support local charities
MARNOO Country Women’s Association (CWA) held their second luncheon of...
A cuppa brings people together
TUCKED away to one side of the sprawling Stawell Salvation Army Thrift...
Marnoo Pool demolished
GENERATIONS of local families would have plenty of memories of...
Council & Politics
Groups to flourish thanks to community grants
NINE groups and not-for-profit organisations have received a share of almost $37,000 in funding through Northern...
13 August, 2025
Big bucks to upgrade road
A significant freight corridor at the top end of Northern Grampians...
Ararat News, Stawell News, Buangor News
Temporary steps taken to improve highway safety
THE horror run of crashes and deaths on the Western Highway has prompted...
Sharing local tips with tourists
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council has put the call out for locals with a...
Rural & Agriculture
New VNI powerline map unveiled
Controversial new power line plans to be tested at community meetings over the next week.
12 October, 2023
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Sip and support the Grampians
ONE of Australia’s longest-running food and wine festivals, Grampians Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap from May 2–4,...
24 March, 2025
Local News
Flood, fire and flying insects: Essential property protection for Stawell homes
Be prepared for floods, fires, flying insects and more.
Local News
11 tips for making the most of fine dining
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Local News
Why legal representation is necessary in workplace accidents
Safeguard your rights when it comes to workplace accidents.
Our People
Forging a new path in the male-dominated world of welding
STAWELL Gold Mine employee Bonnie Steer isn’t intimidated by the fact that welding is still a male-dominated industry.
19 August, 2025
Taking beanies to the next level
SEVERAL intricate and fun award-winning works of art by creative local...
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
Blizzard aims to qualify for second Winter Olympics
Ararat’s Sarah Blizzard will put her best foot forward in November as she aims to qualify for her second Winter...
22 August, 2025
Grasshoppers hunt for glory
With both teams earning a win at the other’s expense in the home and...
Local News
Grasshoppers ready for finals assault
Navarre and Dunolly senior footballers will meet at CHS Broadbent Oval...
Yetis claim senior winter premiership
Yetis claimed the Stawell Wildcats Domestic Basketball Association...