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The Green Hill Lake Road level crossing near Ararat is one of the crossings to get an upgrade.

Level crossing improvements underway

V/LINE is improving safety along the Ararat passenger line with upgrades at five level crossings complete and planning underway to upgrade nine others. Boom barriers, bells,

18 July, 2026

Nationals candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong has welcomed the Coalition’s commitment to upgrade country roads.

$5 billion pledge to fix roads

Michelle McLeod is just one of the volunteer drivers for the Avoca Community Car.

Avoca community car review underway

Stephen Ross with his sons Hugo, Mac and Judd, who are proudly wearing a special guernsey that was created to commemorate Stephen's 400th game this Saturday.

Towny's 400: Stephen Ross makes Natte Bealiba history

General News

Avoca Salvos have bucked the trend of dwindling volunteer numbers after locals put up their hands to keep the shop open including Jo and Kay.

Volunteer numbers boosted at Avoca Salvos

WITH many volunteer groups across the region still suffering from low membership numbers, Avoca Salvos might be the...

14 July, 2026

Elmhurst News

Still no plans for Elmhurst school

THE former Elmhurst Primary School building remains in limbo with the...

Avoca News

Waterfall roars back to life

AFTER recent soaking rain, one of Avoca's best-kept natural secrets has...

Local News

Chaos as Telstra outage halts trains, transactions, 000

Thousands of Telstra customers have been affected by a nationwide...

Sport

Kodie Greenwood replaced the injured Ella Patten and played a strong game in defence for Avoca. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Bulldogs withstand Swans challenge

Avoca has extended its remarkable winning streak to 64 matches after surviving a spirited challenge from Natte...

14 July, 2026

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

Swans soar into finals race

Natte Bealiba has strengthened its finals hopes with a third consecutive...

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

Roos rally late to snatch thrilling one-goal win

Waubra produced a spirited late comeback to edge Ballan by one goal in a...

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

Roos fire late for fifth straight

Waubra has surged to its fifth consecutive win in the Central Highlands...