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Stawell Secondary College Chinese students Ava Parry, Summer Smith, Adalita Soule and Millie McColl took part in a traditional Chinese dance the Grampians Harmony Festival.

Celebrating many cultures

HUNDREDS of local residents came together recently at the Stawell Town Hall for a celebration of our multicultural community. The third annual Grampians Harmony Festival brought to

31 March, 2026

Northern Grampians Shire mayor Karen Hyslop congratulates Jim and Betty Barham on their 70th wedding anniversary.

Stawell News

Snakes, measles and 70 years of marriage

Grampians Multicultural Hub organiser Sepe Illig is preparing for the Grampians Harmony Festival in Stawell on March 21, a celebration of culture, food and community connection as part of Harmony Week and Cultural Diversity Week.

Stawell News

Harmony Week celebration today

Stawell Secondary College teacher Ms Ling Zhao, school captain Sienna Santuccione, Stawell CFA member Jai Smith and school caption Chloe Formosa.

Stawell News

School fundraising helps equip Stawell CFA

The 2026 Stawell Gold Reef Ladies Probus committee, back from left: Jo Bertram, Robyn O'Sullivan, Cheryl Withers, Lyn MacKenzie, Kath McClintock, Marlene Phelan. Front: Sharyn Neil, Lorraine Rowe, Janet Witham [President], Mavis Graham, Jane Kibble, Josie Joynson.

Stawell News

Gold Reef Ladies Probus welcomes new president

Organisers say the students have caught on quickly, learning a variety of dances for the ball.

Stawell News

Students set for 40th presentation ball

Mary Rita Thomas from The Cottage in Stawell, receives a cheque from Stawell Secondary College VCE coordinator and Chinese Faculty leader Ling Zhao, and school captains Chloe Formosa (left) and Sienna Santuccione (right).

Stawell News

College celebration delivers boost for The Cottage

After 55 years treating patients across Stawell, Ararat and beyond, Wally Bowers is stepping away from the treatment table he’s stood beside for generations.

Stawell News, Ararat News

Wally calls time after 55 years of healing and helping

Chloe Formosa (left) and Sienna Santuccione have been elected as Stawell Secondary College's 2026 school captains.

Stawell News

Young leaders recognised at Stawell Secondary College assembly

Local Hero award recipient Nicki Van Veen reflects on the recovery work that helped steady the Halls Gap community following devastating bushfires.

Halls Gap News

Holding Halls Gap together after the fires

Mayor Karen Hyslop dropped by on Sunday to wish Gloria Pyke a happy 104th birthday watched on by Mrs Pyke’s children Geoff, Wade and Val. Photo by Craig Wilson

Stawell News

A life well lived: Gloria Pyke marks 104 years

18-year-old Chelsea Walker alongside her 17-year-old horse, Teddy.

Stawell News

Stawell teenager saddles up for Rodeo Queen Quest

Glenorchy historian Linda Fearon was announced the 2025 Citizen of the Year. Free to Read

Stawell News

Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards

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