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Talbot's Dylan Tarczon returned from injury in style, playing a starring role against Lexton last Saturday. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Hawks hit finals in red-hot form

Talbot enters the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League finals in scintillating form after securing its ninth consecutive win, cruising to a 195-point victory

17 August, 2026

Amphitheatre Fire Brigade members were delighted to receive funding from the Community Bank in the last round of grants.

Spring grants coming soon

Local Farmers and residents are being asked to remain vigilant after almost 300 pregnant ewes were stolen from a property near Lexton.

289 ewes stolen from Lexton

Students from Avoca, Beaufort, Maryborough and St Arnaud participated in the recent Magic Moments Youth Leadership Summit thanks to the support of our local community banks.

Local students return inspired from national leadership summit

General News

Ararat RSL President Scott Rigby delivered a wreath at last year’s service in Beaufort.

Vietnam veterans remembered at annual service

VIETNAM veterans, their families and members of the public from across the Ararat, Northern Grampians and Pyrenees...

10 August, 2026

Beaufort News

Old Beaufort Primary School Master Plan released

THE future vision for the Old Beaufort Primary School site in Hill...

Local News

Aerial dear control operation begins today

LANGI Ghiran and Mount Buangor State Parks will close for three days as...

Amphitheatre News

Private patient left questioning value of health insurance

WHEN Amphitheatre resident Peter Jolly experienced what he feared could...

Sport

Hawk star Elenoa Naimalua pictured here against Navarre earlier in the season, scored 59 goals against Dunolly with an accuracy of 91 per cent.

MCDFNL Netball Review - Round 17

In round 17 of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League, Talbot, Avoca and Lexton all secured...

11 August, 2026

Avoca News, Navarre News, Natte Yalock News, Lexton News

Thomas turns it on as Tigers roar

An eight-goal haul from Jaxon Thomas has helped Lexton record a 48-point...

Skipton News, Beaufort News, Waubra News, Snake Valley News

Emus too strong as finals beckon

Skipton has extended its winning streak to six matches and continues to...

Beaufort News, Skipton News, Waubra News, Snake Valley News

Emus hold nerve to keep finals dream alive

Skipton has one foot in the Central Highlands Netball League finals...