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Andrew Bobbin with his won, and jockey Linda Meech celebrate with race two winner, Vegas Dancer. PHOTO: MATTHEW RIGBY

Meech and Bobbin taste victory on Boxing Day

Linda Meech and Andrew Bobbin had a day out at Nhill on Boxing Day, with Meech riding two winners and Bobbin training two.

1 January, 2026

GCA sends strong teams to Country Week - feature photo

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GCA sends strong teams to Country Week

WMCA names Country Week squads - feature photo

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WMCA names Country Week squads

Sarah Blizzard pushes the sled down the ice during one of her races. PHOTO: @steffensphoto

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Blizzard sliding toward second Olympics

Kookaburras' Luke Stevens retired not out on 52, top scoring for his team.

Kookaburras undefeated heading into break

Combine's Sam Wells finished with figures that Richie Benaud would be proud of, taking 2/22 off nine overs in the A-Grade match against St Marys.

Stawell News, Great Western News

Combine claims outright wins

WorkSafe has issued a warning about the illegal use of fireworks on new years eve.

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Fireworks warning ahead of New Years Eve

Jackie Targett says The Salvation Army is as committed as ever to helping families in need at Christmas time.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Salvos lend a hand long after the holidays

Superintendent Dan Davison took over from former Superintendent Sharon McCrory this month.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Police leadership change for Western Division

With warmer days upon us, pet owners are being reminded that even a short stop can be dangerous, and dogs should never be left unattended in parked cars.

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

Warning against leaving dogs in vehicles

Arli, Lily, Kerry, Patrick, Mackenzie are ecstatic that supervised school crossings will stay.

Some things are worth keeping

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