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Ruth Spargo is about to hand over the rain gauge at Redbank to Hans Schipper after decades of dilligent service.

Passing on the rain gauge

FOR years, Redbank residents have turned the pages of The Pyrenees Advocate to see the weekly rainfall figures. Behind those numbers has been local woman, Ruth Spargo, who has

29 June, 2026

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Skipton Country Grocers staff members Bec Corbett, Imogen Ross, Courtney Lyle and Ashlee Layley have been recognised for their work with students from Ballarat Specialist School.

Skipton News

Top award for Skipton grocers

Minister for Education Ben Carroll presenting Robyn with her 45 Year Service Certificate.

Beaufort News

Celebrating 45 years of dedication to education

Rodney McErvale has been recognised with the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for his outstanding service to CFA and the communities of Raglan, Beaufort and surrounds. Photo; Stock and Land.

Beaufort News, Raglan News

Pyrenees stalwart receives King's Birthday honour

Angus McIntosh has been reporting local rainfall for close to 20 years.

Snake Valley News

One mil at a time

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The Pyrenees Shire’s newest Australia citizens David Horn (Scotland), Deborah Bain (Canada), Darren Phillips (UK), Simon Jones (UK), Jesamie Montibano (Philippines) and Janko Marek (Serbia).

Avoca News, Beaufort News

Six new Aussies

Avoca's CWA has reformed as Avoca's Chic's With Attitude after dissolving the formal CWA group.

Avoca News

Chics With Attitude rising from the ashes in Avoca

Beaufort Historical Society’s Elizabeth Thurgood is eager to gather local stories about residents first jobs in Beaufort.

Beaufort News

Remembering Beaufort’s first jobs

Geoff Penna is the unofficial Mayor of Elmhurst.

Elmhurst News

As I Remember - Geoff Penna

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Students gather around Sharon McHoul to celebrate her 40 years of service to Avoca Primary.

Avoca News

Four decades behind the scenes

Beaufort’s CWA member Ann Bunting hopes locals will support Hope in a Suitcase this Easter.

Beaufort News

Giving hope one suitcase at a time

Ann Bunting, Marianne Troup, Senior Sergeant Simone Field and Catherine Tweddle speak at International Women’s Day.

Beaufort News

Pyrenees women celebrated for community spirit

Elmhurst’s John Rivett shows off his massive potato weighing 1.88 kilograms.

Elmhurst News

Can anyone beat this?

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