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The Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre is among the major projects Northern Grampians Shire Council is advocating for through its newly released 2026 Advocacy Prospectus, which outlines dozens of funding priorities across the municipality.

Growth at heart of council prospectus

CAPITAL support towards a $101–102 million hospital redevelopment, a $57.4 million science tourism attraction and completion of the Western Highway duplication between Ararat and

30 June, 2026

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Stawell Secondary College student Soraya spent last week doing work experience with the Stawell Times-News and Ararat Advocate.

Stawell News

Stawell student tries out journalism

Northern Grampians Shire Council chief executive Brent McAlister snapped a selfie as he prepared to spend a night sleeping on cardboard during last week’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout in Melbourne to help raise funds for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Stawell News

Sleepout sharpens focus on homelessness

Friends of Grampians Rail Trail committee members Rod Hetherington, Andrew Balmain and Meg Parnaby on the Grampians Rail Trail after council backed a long-term maintenance commitment to support the proposed extension to Halls Gap.

Stawell News, Halls Gap News

Council overrides rail trail funding advice

There was strong interest at last weekend’s police recruitment drive in Ararat. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Regional recruitment drive attracts aspiring police

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Construction of the four star Loam Hotel in Stawell is well underway.

Stawell News

Hotel development underway

Taige Weir celebrates her first win with 'No Greater Vue'. L-R: Steve Marsden (Owner), Bonnie Weir, Will Gordon (Jockey and Taige's partner), Taige Weir.  CREDIT: RACING PHOTOS

Stawell News, Navarre News

Weir siblings carving their own path in racing industry

Hamish Smith gets a handball away to a teammate. PHOTO BY TRISH RALPH

Stawell News

Baggies fall agonisingly short in after-the-siren thriller

Warrior Meg Walker pictured here against Nhill, teamed up well with Erin Freeland in defence against Dimboola. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Stawell News

Warriors claim biggest scalp of the season

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Tom Eckel was brilliant for the Warriors through the midfield against Dimboola. PHOTO WIMMERA MALLEE NEWS

Stawell News

Warriors shake off rust to overpower Roos

Stawell Hospital Auxiliary members Pam Byron, Judith Burke and Merrilyne Middleton are hoping local workers and shoppers will support their Soup, Sandwiches and Slice luncheon in June.

Stawell News

Slice, soup and support for Stawell Hospital

Railway gallery volunteers, from left, Pauline Sherrifs, Shirley Burton, Linda Maher and Lisa Cator pictured with Cr Jenny Greenberger.

Stawell News

Funding boost for sport, arts and community groups

Bernie Moss with the Stawell Gift Committee. Pictured are Heather Seaman from the Stawell Quilters, Ian Seaman, Bernie, President of Stawell Athletics Club Robert McIntosh, and Wendy Hopwood. Photo courtesy the Alexandra Standard.

Stawell News

Restoring a piece of history

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