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Upper house MP Joe McCracken will not contest his seat at this year's election.

MP calls it quits

Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat at this year’s election after serving just one term. Mr McCracken – who represents Western Victoria in the

12 January, 2026

Local resident Paul Callanan is delighted work has commenced on an upgrade to the Old Shirley Road crossing.

Crossing upgrade underway

Amphitheatre Primary School is regarded as ‘worn’ in the official rankings of school maintenance.

Maintenance backlog hits local school

English recruit Theo Trevelyan-Clark has taken 13 wickets for the Bulls opening the bowling.

Bulls aim for finals

General News

Two prisoners walked out the gates of the minimum security Langi Kal Kal prison last Friday sparking a huge manhunt.

JAIL BREAK

THERE are calls for big improvements to the way local residents are informed about issues at Langi Kal Kal prison...

9 January, 2026

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Danger Day

FIRE brigades from across the district are bracing themselves with...

Local News

Evacuations advised for Carranballac, Skipton, Streatham, Vite Vite North

Emergency Warning - Fire - Evacuate Immediately Issued...

Redbank News

Emergency Warning - Fire - Leave Immediately

Issued For: Moyreisk, Natte Yallock, Redbank, Stuart Mill Incident...

Sport

Avoca's James Collicoat has been a standout this season scoring 208 runs and taking 16 wickets.

Unbeaten Bulldogs put perfect record on the Line

Avoca will look to remain unbeaten in the Maryborough and District Cricket Association A-Reserve season tomorrow,...

9 January, 2026

Avoca News

Cosgriff on track for best season

Avoca’s Glen Cosgriff is having a standout season with the ball, picking...

Beaufort News

Walsh shines on return to Beaufort

After beginning his cricketing journey at Beaufort and spending a decade...

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GCA sends strong teams to Country Week

Grampians Cricket Association is sending four representative sides to...