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Member for Ripon Martha Haylett (right) met on site with road worker Cameron Impey last week near Buangor ahead of the commencement of construction in coming days.

Construction to commence next week on highway duplication

MAJOR construction is planned to start in November to duplicate the Western Highway between Buangor and Ararat.

1 November, 2026

Hayshed fires can be prevented if farmers take the right steps.

Hot hay, high risk

Aged care residents in Beaufort and Skipton have praised the staff who look after them. Pictured nurse Harry Sooch with Beaufort resident Neville Pearce and the local puppy visitor. Photo by Dean Morris.

Elderly care earns praise

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Government funding will support Pyrenees Shire Council’s Beaufort Linear Project.

$407,000 boost to restore Beaufort creek

BEAUFORT’S Garibaldi Creek is set for a major environmental makeover, with $407,000 in State Government funding to...

31 October, 2026

Local News

Milestone celebrated at Crowlands church

MEMBERS of Uniting Church congregations from across the district...

Avoca News

150 years of rail

THE Avoca community came together in big numbers on Tuesday to...

Local News

Touchdown

MORE than 60 CFA members from across the region gained valuable insight...

Sport

FILE PHOTO OF MATT DRUMMOND IN ACTION LAST SUMMER AGAINST BEAUFORT

Palmer, Drummond fire as Avoca cruise to victory

Avoca has kicked off its Maryborough and District Cricket Association A-Reserve season in style, recording a...

28 October, 2026

Snake Valley News

Tigers too fierce for Koalas

Carranballac’s senior cricketers suffered an 89-run defeat to...

Landsborough News

Landsborough & District claims thriller

Landsborough & District Bowling Club recorded a thrilling four-shot...

Ararat News

Koalas make history with convincing victory

Carranballac’s under-16 mixed cricketers made a memorable return to...