The Pyrenees Advocate

23/10/2025

EVANSFORD Community Centre is one of twelve rural hubs across Australia to receive $10,000 to upgrade facilities – as the recipients of Rabobank’s 2025 Community Hub Program funding.

22/10/2025

The first matches of the 2025 tennis season got underway over the weekend, with perfect weather setting the scene for an exciting start to the competition. Last year’s grand finalists, Maryborough and Elmhurst-Amphitheatre, both opened their campaigns with strong wins, taking an early lead on the ladder.

The first matches of the 2025 tennis season got underway over the weekend, with perfect weather setting the scene for an exciting start to the competition. Last year’s grand finalists, Maryborough and Elmhurst-Amphitheatre, both opened their campaigns with strong wins, taking an early lead on the....

22/10/2025

Beaufort Bulls claimed their first win of the Maryborough District Cricket Association season, defeating Clunes by 27 runs at Clunes Sporting Complex last Saturday.

22/10/2025

WINES from the Pyrenees Shire have excelled at the annual Western Victorian Wine Challenge.The challenge showcases the best wines from the Pyrenees, Grampians, Henty, and Ballarat regions, celebrating excellence and regional identity.

WINES from the Pyrenees Shire have excelled at the annual Western Victorian Wine Challenge. The challenge showcases the best wines from the Pyrenees, Grampians, Henty, and Ballarat regions, celebrating excellence and regional identity.

22/10/2025

BEAUFORT’S 151-year-old weighbridge building is preparing for itsjourney to the township’s railway precinct.

BEAUFORT’S 151-year-old weighbridge building is preparing for its journey to the township’s railway precinct.

21/10/2025

The Severe Weather Warning for Damaging and locally Destructive Winds forecast across all districts for today remains current.

21/10/2025

CFA is urging landowners to rethink burning off activities tomorrow due to strong winds forecast across the state. Landowners are also encouraged to check their recent burn-offs from the last 24-48 hours and ensure they are completely extinguished.

21/10/2025

THE Waubra Cemetery has recently undergone a thoughtful and visually striking transformation. Thanks to the combined efforts of local businesses, volunteers, and funding support, visitors will now notice the addition of a new white PVC fence and the restoration of the historic front gates—works that reflect both pride and care for this treasured site. Funding for the project was provided by the Waubra Wind Farm Community Fund.

THE Waubra Cemetery has recently undergone a thoughtful and visually striking transformation. Thanks to the combined efforts of local businesses, volunteers, and funding support, visitors will now notice the addition of a new white PVC fence and the restoration of the historic front gates—works...

20/10/2025

THERE’S not much at Booligal in southern New South Wales.With a population of just 95 people, the town still boasts a shop, a school, a pub and a sports oval.But every year the town’s population swells with the annual Booligal Sheep Races.Hundreds of people from across the country converge on the tiny town for the running of the annual event.This year, the winner of the ‘prestigious’ race was Beaufort’s Ben Lyons.

THERE’S not much at Booligal in southern New South Wales. With a population of just 95 people, the town still boasts a shop, a school, a pub and a sports oval. But every year the town’s population swells with the annual Booligal Sheep Races. Hundreds of people from across the country converge on...

17/10/2025

Lisa Mitchell couldn’t believe her ears when the announcer called her name at the Royal Melbourne Show. Her fluffy black Silkie chicken, Buddy, had just been crowned champion bird - a feathered feat that beat out competitors from across the state.Although this is her second show, Lisa’s love for chickens began long ago after being introduced through her husband's family.

Lisa Mitchell couldn’t believe her ears when the announcer called her name at the Royal Melbourne Show. Her fluffy black Silkie chicken, Buddy, had just been crowned champion bird - a feathered feat that beat out competitors from across the state. Although this is her second show, Lisa’s love fo...

16/10/2025

TODAY will be a day of celebration at Amphitheatre Primary School as students, staff and parents celebrate its 150th anniversary.Established on the 1st of September 1875, the Amphitheatre primary school No. 1637 opened with a singular, high ceilinged room and an elevated floor at one end for infants.With a fluctuating number of students over the next 50 years, two separate classrooms were created - forming the basis of the primary school as it stands today.While modernised, the school still has two historic trees that have touched the hearts and imaginations of past and present students. The 100-year-old oak tree stands tall in the back corner while the 80-year-old quince tree frames the front entrance and has become a major part of the school's logo.As a community event, Principal Louis Franc invites past and present students, young and old to come together to celebrate a long-awaited day.The day will begin with an open school at 1pm where old photos and memorabilia will be on display, allowing visitors to reminisce and share previous memories of the school.Attendees will walk through a gallery of photos and see the journey of the school across eras.As well as this, an official ceremony will take place at 2:30pm, with both current and former students reflecting on what the school means to them - followed by an afternoon tea.Festivity and connections can continue through the day with a reunion of the past and present members at the adjoining recreation reserve from 1pm until late.

TODAY will be a day of celebration at Amphitheatre Primary School as students, staff and parents celebrate its 150th anniversary. Established on the 1st of September 1875, the Amphitheatre primary school No. 1637 opened with a singular, high ceilinged room and an elevated floor at one end for...

10/10/2025

SINCE its opening on the 19th of May 1984, the Avoca and District Historical Society has been tracing local history and research.A small but dedicated group of volunteers work throughout the year to ensure Avoca’s history is available for future generations.Operating from the old Avoca Court House and Helen Harris room, visitors of the society can not only trace their family tree, but can also fall into a time portal of old newspapers, maps and artifacts dating back to the early 1800s.

SINCE its opening on the 19th of May 1984, the Avoca and District Historical Society has been tracing local history and research. A small but dedicated group of volunteers work throughout the year to ensure Avoca’s history is available for future generations. Operating from the old Avoca Court...