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Queen of country Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family has announced.

Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80

Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.

26 August, 2026

Poultry farmers and people with backyard chooks are urged to monitor their birds as the H5 bird flu strain moves closer to the Grampians.

Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians

Kara Hart was one of Skipton's best against Bungaree last Sunday. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Emus break finals drought

Navarre's Angus Bade attacks the ball in their elimination final against Maryborough last Sunday. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Hawks rise from the ashes

General News

Gorst Rural is one locally based company supporting Drought Relief Boxes to farming families impacted by drought.

Rotary backs farmers in drought

ROTARY clubs across the district have raised over $100,000 to provide drought relief for local farming families. More...

24 August, 2026

Ararat News, Beaufort News

Tap and go starts September 6

TAP and go technology will be switched on at Ararat Railway Station and...

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

60 years on, the legacy of Long Tan still resonates

VIETNAM veterans, their families and members of the public from Ararat...

Halls Gap News

Variety Bash hits the road for an epic adventure

THE 34th Variety Victoria Bash has hit the road, with more than 280...

Sport

Liam Phillips pictured here against Beaufort was one of Skipton's best against Newlyn.

Emus march on in premiership defence

Skipton’s Central Highlands Football League premiership defence is still alive following a rampaging 71-point win...

25 August, 2026

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

Swans hold their nerve in finals thriller

Natte Bealiba’s A-Grade netballers are through to the Maryborough...

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

Emus book finals spot after dramatic draw

Skipton A-Grade netballers have secured a place in the Central Highlands...