Operation Constellate ramps up

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THE annual Biggest Pumpkin Competition at the Moyston Easter Market is always hotly contested by local gardeners and...

11 April, 2026

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The Pyrenees Advocate - OUT TODAY

Your local Pyrenees Advocate is out today with a big wrap of the news...

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The Ararat Advocate - OUT TODAY

Your locally owned Ararat Advocate is out today with a big wrap of the...

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The Stawell Times-News - OUT TODAY

Your local Stawell Times News is out today with a big wrap of the news...

Council moves to fix failing solar lights

PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town entrance signs after much of the current...

25 March, 2026

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Council to finalise election “wishlist”

WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...

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Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate

THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...

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Council to lobby for key projects

PYRENEES Shire Council says it intends lobbying all candidates in the...

The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of...

5 April, 2026

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AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions

NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...

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Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target

AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...

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More water for local farmers

CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...

Steping out for Beaufort Walkfest

BEAUFORT was buzzing with activity recently as walkers laced up for Beaufort’s annual Walkfest, with locals and...

8 April, 2026

Avoca News

Humour and print making at Avoca’s Gallery 127

COLIN Clark will open his first solo exhibition this weekend, bringing a...

Stawell News

Successful Wine and Savouries night boosts hospital funds

STAWELL Hospital Auxiliary’s biggest fundraiser of the year didn’t...

Beaufort News

Beaufort car and truck show roars success

BEAUFORT’S Car and Truck Show brought in a strong attendance last...

Lions honour stalwart after 47 years of service

THE Lions Club of Stawell has recognised one of its longest-serving members, with Peter Martin honoured for nearly...

11 April, 2026

Stawell News

Celebrating many cultures

HUNDREDS of local residents came together recently at the Stawell Town...

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Four decades behind the scenes

BOB Hawke was the Prime Minister of Australia the day Sharon McHoul...

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As I remember - Keith Little

By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has...

New Coach, New Fire: Natte Bealiba gears up for 2026

Following a heartbreaking one-point loss to Carisbrook in the 2025 Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball...

10 April, 2026

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Swans set sights higher under new coach

After making the preliminary finals in the Maryborough Castlemaine...

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McLean leads Skipton revival

Skipton’s A-grade netball side is poised for a strong 2026 campaign in...

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Emus reload for premiership defence with midfield boost

After breaking a long premiership drought in 2025, Skipton enters the...