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Emus march on as Saints prevail in thriller, Crows fall gallantly
Skipton strengthened its finals credentials with its fourth consecutive victory, Carngham Linton kept its post-season hopes alive in a thrilling finish, while Beaufort produced a
28 July, 2026
General News
Early Learning Centre on track for 2027 opening
CONSTRUCTION of Avoca's new Early Learning Victoria centre is progressing steadily, with the project on track to...
27 July, 2026
Call for more foster carers in Ararat
WITH family violence, housing instability and cost-of-living pressures...
Local News
AusAlert testing today
TESTING of Australia’s new emergency alert system will take place later...
Just five days to claim rego rebate
ARARAT and Pyrenees residents have just five days to claim a 20% rebate...
Council & Politics
Lowan remains a desert for political candidates
THE safe National Party seat of Lowan isn’t attracting much interest with an election just four months away. Unlike...
27 July, 2026
Local News
Defiant premier to fight for leadership if challenged
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced she will fight to keep her...
Local News
$5 billion pledge to fix roads
NATIONALS candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong said a $5 billion road...
CCTV push reaches Opposition Leader
A campaign for public CCTV cameras in Stawell has reached the state’s...
Rural & Agriculture
One life lost on farms every six days
ONE person died on an Australian farm roughly every six days last year, according to new figures released as part of...
24 July, 2026
Local News
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost...
Local News
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed...
Local News
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Local singer embraces country roots with latest release
TRAWALLA local and independent singer-songwriter Stephanie Skidmore, better known by her stage name Steffii, is...
26 July, 2026
Beaufort rugged up for winter twilight market
There was a real sense of winter magic in the air as locals wrapped...
Clever towns set to battle it out in crossword challenge
SEVEN townships across three central Victorian shires will go...
ARTS presents awards for Grease
FOLLOWING the successful staging of Grease at the Ararat Town Hall in...
Our People
Above and beyond - Skipton Fire Brigade celebrates its people
SKIPTON Fire Brigade recently held its annual Awards Presentation Night, recognising the remarkable dedication and...
25 July, 2026
As I Remember - Brad Hunt
BRAD Hunt has had an extraordinary life journey. From attending Stawell...
From a town in crisis to a running success
WHEN floods struck Halls Gap in 2011, the damage was measured not only...
Stawell volunteers in running for state honours
THE culture of volunteering at Stawell Little Athletics has earned state...
Sport
Swifts' champion Carey reaches 300-game milestone
CKS Swifts' great Scott Carey will join an elite group when he lines up for his 300th senior game for the club...
23 July, 2026
Baggies show fight in defeat
Harrow Balmoral has returned to the winners' list with an 85-point...
All-Abilities Blue Ribbon football a huge success
The Police Blue Ribbon Foundation-Ararat Branch "Spirit of Sport" All...
ADJFA Finals set to begin
This Sunday sees the start of the ADJFA finals series and our TAC Round....