A commitment at Carranballac Submitted by daniel on Mon, 19/01/2026 - 20:00 Picture Image The Streatham grassfire ignited shortly after 1.30pm on Friday, driven by catastrophic heat and westerly winds that tore across open country at more than 80 kilometres an hour. In a matter of hours it carved a path through Carranballac farmland and pressed hard toward Skipton, forcing frantic decisions from people who had minutes, not plans. The cricket clubrooms were among them. Read more about A commitment at CarranballacAdd new comment
Ararat & Stawell, Grampians to the Pyrenees. Ararat Advocate, Advertiser, Stawell Times-News. Submitted by daniel on Thu, 08/01/2026 - 13:00 Picture Image General News Power outage With the temperature hitting 41 degrees, at least a thousand local residents are now without power. A fault in Nott Road Ararat has seen power cut to residents in Ararat South, Lake Bolac, Maroona, Tatyoon, Willaura, Moyston, Streatham, Wickliffe, Westmere, Cathcart, Caranballac, Mininera, Langi Logan, Rossbridge and Norval. Powercor’s website states power may not be restored until 7.30pm. Subscribe to West Vic News to read the full story. Subscribe Already have a subscription? Please login. Login Read more about Ararat & Stawell, Grampians to the Pyrenees. Ararat Advocate, Advertiser, Stawell Times-News.Add new comment
Local faith groups unite after Bondi attack Submitted by daniel on Sun, 21/12/2025 - 00:00 Picture Image SEVERAL denominations joined together last Monday to mourn the horrendous loss of 15 people at Bondi Beach on Sunday. 15 people were killed when 50-year-old Sajid Akram and his 24-year-old son Naveed opened fire at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach. A further 21 people remain in hospital including one in a critical condition. The act of terrorism has sent shockwaves through the Australian community, with many people in Ararat keen to remember those killed. Subscribe to West Vic News to read the full story. Subscribe Already have a subscription? Please login. Read more about Local faith groups unite after Bondi attackAdd new comment
Locals shine as racing returns to Stawell Submitted by daniel on Thu, 18/12/2025 - 08:00 Picture Image The Stawell Racing Club returned with a bang at their Gift Hotel Christmas Race Day last Saturday, with locals not only winning races, but a strong crowd supporting racing back in Stawell. Subscribe to West Vic News to read the full story. Subscribe Already have a subscription? Please login. Login You do not have access to this article. Please check your subscription status in the account area below. Account Read more about Locals shine as racing returns to StawellAdd new comment
Aradale claims strong win as Chalambar Golf moves clear Submitted by daniel on Thu, 18/12/2025 - 08:00 Picture Image Aradale Bowling Club produced a strong win over Landsborough and District Bowling Club, while Chalambar Golf Bowls Club moved two clear at the top of the ladder following round 11 of the Grampians Playing Area Lawn Bowls weekend pennant competition. Subscribe to West Vic News to read the full story. Subscribe Already have a subscription? Please login. Login You do not have access to this article. Please check your subscription status in the account area below. Account Read more about Aradale claims strong win as Chalambar Golf moves clearAdd new comment
Combine eye outright victory Submitted by daniel on Thu, 18/12/2025 - 08:00 Picture Image Swifts-Great Western’s A-Grade side is on track for outright victory in round eight of the Horsham Cricket Association when day two of their two-day match gets underway tomorrow at Central Park. Subscribe to West Vic News to read the full story. Subscribe Already have a subscription? Please login. Login You do not have access to this article. Please check your subscription status in the account area below. Account Read more about Combine eye outright victoryAdd new comment
Youngsters steer Marnoo across the line Submitted by daniel on Wed, 17/12/2025 - 08:00 Picture Image Subscribe to West Vic News to read the full story. Subscribe Already have a subscription? Please login. Login Read more about Youngsters steer Marnoo across the lineAdd new comment
Council pushes for intersection upgrade Submitted by daniel on Fri, 28/11/2025 - 13:00 Picture Image PYRENEES Shire Council will seek substantial funding from the Australian Government to redesign an intersection where three people recently died. Mayor Damian Ferrari expressed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of the three victims of the tragic accident at the Mt William Road and Eurambeen-Streatham Road intersection at Stoneleigh on Tuesday 11 November. Subscribe to West Vic News to read the full story. Subscribe Already have a subscription? Please login. Login Read more about Council pushes for intersection upgradeAdd new comment
Three dead in Stoneleigh crash Submitted by daniel on Mon, 10/11/2025 - 13:00 Picture Image General News Updated Three dead in Stoneleigh crash Read more about Three dead in Stoneleigh crashAdd new comment
Three-year-old boy and parents die in Stoneleigh crash Submitted by daniel on Mon, 10/11/2025 - 13:00 Picture Image General News Breaking News Three-year-old boy and parents die in Stoneleigh crash Read more about Three-year-old boy and parents die in Stoneleigh crashAdd new comment