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Blizzard aims to qualify for second Winter Olympics
Ararat’s Sarah Blizzard will put her best foot forward in November as she aims to qualify for her second Winter Olympics, held at Milano Cortina in February.
22 August, 2025
General News
Marnoo CWA serves lunch to support local charities
MARNOO Country Women’s Association (CWA) held their second luncheon of the year at Marnoo Hall on Wednesday to raise...
19 August, 2025
A cuppa brings people together
TUCKED away to one side of the sprawling Stawell Salvation Army Thrift...
Marnoo Pool demolished
GENERATIONS of local families would have plenty of memories of...
Honouring the Thomsons at Great Western
GREAT Western Recreation Reserve has had a plaque at the main gate since...
Council & Politics
Groups to flourish thanks to community grants
NINE groups and not-for-profit organisations have received a share of almost $37,000 in funding through Northern...
13 August, 2025
Big bucks to upgrade road
A significant freight corridor at the top end of Northern Grampians...
Ararat News, Stawell News, Buangor News
Temporary steps taken to improve highway safety
THE horror run of crashes and deaths on the Western Highway has prompted...
Sharing local tips with tourists
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council has put the call out for locals with a...
Rural & Agriculture
New VNI powerline map unveiled
Controversial new power line plans to be tested at community meetings over the next week.
12 October, 2023
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Sip and support the Grampians
ONE of Australia’s longest-running food and wine festivals, Grampians Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap from May 2–4,...
24 March, 2025
Local News
Flood, fire and flying insects: Essential property protection for Stawell homes
Be prepared for floods, fires, flying insects and more.
Local News
11 tips for making the most of fine dining
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Local News
Why legal representation is necessary in workplace accidents
Safeguard your rights when it comes to workplace accidents.
Our People
Forging a new path in the male-dominated world of welding
STAWELL Gold Mine employee Bonnie Steer isn’t intimidated by the fact that welding is still a male-dominated industry.
19 August, 2025
Taking beanies to the next level
SEVERAL intricate and fun award-winning works of art by creative local...
Matt represents the SES in annual stair climb
Ararat’s State Emergency Service (SES) will be represented in this...
Pleasant Creek, remembering the past
STAWELL’S Pleasant Creek Colony is once again stirring curiosity,...
Sport
Youthful Warriors look to end season on a high
With some senior players missing from their team, the Warriors will field a younger team when they play Warrack...
21 August, 2025
Fresh Warriors ready for Warrack test
Fresh off last week’s bye, the Stawell Warriors will be looking to get...
Baggies finish season on a winning note
Swifts senior footballers finished their frustrating season on a high,...
Roos too strong for Warriors
Stawell suffered their first loss since round 12, losing to Dimboola by...