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Hotel gets the green light
STAWELL is set to house a new 4-star hotel development which is expected to inject $150 million into our local economy.
2 September, 2025
General News
And the people choose …. Best’s Wines
The 2026 Halliday People’s Choice Wine Award Top 10 has been announced, with Great Western’s own Best’s Wines...
3 September, 2025
AI to play a key role in bird identification
PROJECT Platypus is inviting locals to learn more about their...
Great morning for a ride
SUPERB weather conditions last Wednesday made for a perfect morning at...
Stawell residents are off to the pictures
GRAMPIANS Health Care Community residents at Stawell are making regular...
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
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...
26 August, 2025
Forging a new path in the male-dominated world of welding
STAWELL Gold Mine employee Bonnie Steer isn’t intimidated by the fact...
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...
Sport
Ready, set, go
THE Lake Fyans Walking Track parkrun will soon be taking off, thanks to the efforts of Pomonal resident Linda Henderson.
3 September, 2025
Junior footballers eye grand final berth
Navarre Grasshoppersunder-14 and under-17 footballers are one game away...
Warriors netballers still in the hunt
Stawell Warriors’ netballers had mixed results in the first week of...
Mahli Willis to represent Australia in Futsal
Stawell’s Mahli Willis will proudly don the green and gold in October...