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Meals a huge success
IN just four weeks, the new Ararat Community Food Van has delivered close to 80 hot meals for local residents in need. The food van was set up by a group of local residents
11 October, 2025
General News
Preserving Avoca’s rich history
SINCE its opening on the 19th of May 1984, the Avoca and District Historical Society has been tracing local history...
10 October, 2025
Grampians Health expands prosthetic and orthotics services to Stawell
GRAMPIANS Health has launched a monthly prosthetic and orthotics clinic...
Road rescue workshop for local emergency services
PYRENEES emergency service agencies recently came together for a major...
Bloomin marvellous
STAWELL’s annual orchid show has continued to impress visitors with over...
Council & Politics
Ice skating comes to town
ARARAT Rural City Council has embarked on an ambitious plan to bring ice skating to Ararat. Council this week...
11 October, 2025
14 new homes on the horizon
MORE progress is being made towards easing Stawell’s housing shortage...
Stawell News, Halls Gap News, Marnoo News, Great Western News
Council urges participation in new survey ahead of recycling changes
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents can help shape the future of waste...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Ripon heats up
THE seat of Ripon is set to become one of the hottest contests at next...
Rural & Agriculture
Vegie Patch readying for spring time
AS the days lengthen and the chill in the air lessens, gardeners are getting their mojo back and enjoying the warmer...
1 October, 2025
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Local News
Support for local wildlife volunteers
WILDLIFE rescue volunteers in Amphitheatre and Trawalla have been given...
Sheep shortages driving up prices
PADDOCKS around the region are looking green at the moment following...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Serving up a slice
THE Victorian Bangladeshi Community Foundation hosted its first Multicultural Cake Festival over the weekend in Halls...
1 October, 2025
Day of Music draws a crowd
BRASS bands from around Western Victoria gathered in Beaufort last...
Can you create the best scarecrow in Stawell?
WHO can make the best scarecrow in Stawell? That question will be...
Multicultural Cake Festival to bring the community together
IF you have a sweet tooth and want to come and share a day with...
Our People
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family legacy as the third generation to lead the local...
2 October, 2025
Cameron Evans to lead health service Board
NEW East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Cameron Evans is looking...
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal...
The journey to becoming a treasured local
EVERY now and then a community is lucky enough to have a character move...
Sport
Warriors claim memorable premiership
Stawell Warriors C-Reserve netballers completed the perfect season on their way to the 2025 Wimmera Football Netball...
24 September, 2025
Investigation into Tom Williamson dropped
The investigation into Tom Williamson’s alleged vilification in Ararat's...
Rats power to third straight premiership
Ararat are kings of the Wimmera Football Netball League again, following...
Warriors cap off tremendous year
Despite losing by 26 goals to the Horsham Demons in the Wimmera Football...