The Pyrenees Advocate

23/11/2025

EMERGENCY service organisations are urging drivers to slow down and avoid unnecessary risks with road deaths taking an enormous toll on volunteers.It follows an horrific accident recently at Stoneleigh where three people were killed.For the small Ararat SES unit, the surge in call-outs has been confronting.

EMERGENCY service organisations are urging drivers to slow down and avoid unnecessary risks with road deaths taking an enormous toll on volunteers. It follows an horrific accident recently at Stoneleigh where three people were killed. For the small Ararat SES unit, the surge in call-outs has been...

23/11/2025

WITH summer just around the corner, more Pyrenees kids will get their chance to learn important water safety skills at an affordable price.Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence has announced bookings have opened for the popular Aquatics and Recreation Victoria run VICSWIM Summer Kidz swim classes at the Avoca and Beaufort Pools.

WITH summer just around the corner, more Pyrenees kids will get their chance to learn important water safety skills at an affordable price. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence has announced bookings have opened for the popular Aquatics and Recreation Victoria run VICSWIM Summer Kidz swim...

22/11/2025

A respected name in the electrical and plumbing trade in the Wimmera is set to increase its presence in the Ararat and Stawell market.Wades was established in 1985 in Horsham and provides customers with heating and cooling products, hot water systems, solar systems, plumbing, gas and electrical services for homes and businesses.The company has recently embarked on a major expansion into Ararat and Stawell, purchasing local electrical business Buloke Electrical along with new premises in Ararat.

A respected name in the electrical and plumbing trade in the Wimmera is set to increase its presence in the Ararat and Stawell market. Wades was established in 1985 in Horsham and provides customers with heating and cooling products, hot water systems, solar systems, plumbing, gas and electrical...

22/11/2025

PASSENGERS travelling to Melbourne via V/Line services are advised of delays and modified timetables until November 28 due to annual works along the Ararat line.Coaches will replace trains on part of the Ararat and Maryborough lines while V/Line rail crews carry out annual maintenance and infrastructure works.A Transport Victoria spokesperson said passengers should allow extra time for their journey, with replacement coaches operating between Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough stations until the last service on Friday, November 28.“All trains services will be replaced by a mix of express and stopping all stations coach services, and some coaches will depart earlier than usual train times to connect with trains at Bacchus Marsh,” they said, “A temporary timetable is available from the Transport Victoria and V/Line websites.”The Transport Victoria spokesperson also issued an alert regarding Ballarat Station where upgrades continue to cause some disruption.“From 7pm Friday, 21 November to 6am Monday, November 24, the station building will be closed, with temporary waiting areas and accessible portable toilets available,” they said “Staff will be available to assist passengers.”Transport Victoria provides real-time traffic conditions and the latest public transport information at transport.vic.gov.au.

PASSENGERS travelling to Melbourne via V/Line services are advised of delays and modified timetables until November 28 due to annual works along the Ararat line. Coaches will replace trains on part of the Ararat and Maryborough lines while V/Line rail crews carry out annual maintenance and...

22/11/2025

Over a thousand people rolled up to Goldfields Recreation Reserve last Sunday for a huge day of fun at the Beaufort Agricultural Show.The threat of showers looming overhead did nothing to quell the enthusiasm of punters, who enjoyed the wide array of activities and displays the show had to offer.Beaufort Agricultural Society secretary, Fleur Hillman, was thrilled with the way everything worked out on show day and couldn’t speak highly enough about the work volunteers put into making it a success.

Over a thousand people rolled up to Goldfields Recreation Reserve last Sunday for a huge day of fun at the Beaufort Agricultural Show. The threat of showers looming overhead did nothing to quell the enthusiasm of punters, who enjoyed the wide array of activities and displays the show had to...

22/11/2025

BEAUFORT is gearing up for its third annual Beaufort by Twilight, set to illuminate the township on Friday, 5 December, from 5pm to 8pm. For one night only, the town will transform into a vibrant twilight wonderland, with the popular Beaufort Twilight Market once again taking centre stage.

21/11/2025

WITH a state election just 12 months away, the fight to claim the seat of Ripon is shaping as a three-way contest between Labor, the Liberals and Nationals.The Liberal Party is set to meet in early December to decide its candidate, with insiders saying a former Ballarat Mayor is emerging as the frontrunner.

WITH a state election just 12 months away, the fight to claim the seat of Ripon is shaping as a three-way contest between Labor, the Liberals and Nationals. The Liberal Party is set to meet in early December to decide its candidate, with insiders saying a former Ballarat Mayor is emerging as the...

21/11/2025

FOLLOWING the sell-out success of The Weight of Men, Beaufort photographer, Dean Morris has already begun a new six-month journey to create its companion piece, The Strength of Women.The project launched just last week and has already sparked extraordinary community interest. More than 50 local women have reached out to take part.

FOLLOWING the sell-out success of The Weight of Men, Beaufort photographer, Dean Morris has already begun a new six-month journey to create its companion piece, The Strength of Women. The project launched just last week and has already sparked extraordinary community interest. More than 50 local...

20/11/2025

Avoca turned on the weather for its annual pétanque tournament, run by the Pyrenees Pétanque Club.

19/11/2025

Avoca sits alone at the top of the ladder, undefeated through five rounds of the Maryborough and District Cricket Association's A-Reserve competition following a barnstorming nine-wicket win over Laanecoorie Dunolly at Deledio Recreation Reserve last Saturday.

19/11/2025

Lexton is still looking for its first win in the 2025 Grenville Cricket Association following a brave 55-run loss to Rokewood in round six at the Lexton Recreation Reserve.

19/11/2025

Last weekend’s tennis in the Ararat and District Tennis Association brought plenty of action, with ladder leaders Maryborough holding strong and Elmhurst-Amphitheatre picking up a big win at Buangor.