The Pyrenees Advocate

07/12/2025

AMPITHEATRE CFA brigade has received a significant boost after successfully securing funding through the Victorian Emergency Service Equipment Program (VESEP) for $150,000, allowing the team to replace its ageing 1970s quick-fill trailer with a modern Big-Fill vehicle.The brigade, which has more than 60 active members, submitted the grant application after concerns were raised about the ageing trailer’s compliance and efficiency.

AMPITHEATRE CFA brigade has received a significant boost after successfully securing funding through the Victorian Emergency Service Equipment Program (VESEP) for $150,000, allowing the team to replace its ageing 1970s quick-fill trailer with a modern Big-Fill vehicle. The brigade, which has more...

06/12/2025

MOONAMBEL Primary School celebrated its 150th birthday last week, welcoming former students, staff and community members back to the school to reflect on its long and proud history.

05/12/2025

With the milestone of fifty parkruns achieved as a volunteer, local student Thomas Hutchings is proud of his contribution to the program at the Beaufort Lake parkrun.

05/12/2025

Wednesday night at the Beaufort Secondary College gymnasium, the Beaufort Netball Association held their mixed competition grand final with Green defeating Black by two points, 17-15.

04/12/2025

THE Victorian Deer Control Community Network, in collaboration with Project Platypus and local Landcare groups, is joining forces to address the growing impact of feral deer across Western Victoria. With populations causing significant damage to biodiversity, agriculture, forestry and road safety, the groups are convening a community forum in Halls Gap on Saturday, 6 December.

THE Victorian Deer Control Community Network, in collaboration with Project Platypus and local Landcare groups, is joining forces to address the growing impact of feral deer across Western Victoria. With populations causing significant damage to biodiversity, agriculture, forestry and road...

04/12/2025

The Lexton Tigers won their second match of the Grenville Cricket Association season, defeating Lismore by five wickets in round nine at the Lexton Recreation Reserve.

04/12/2025

Players were back in their warm gear for round seven of the Ararat and District Tennis Association, with wintery conditions making their unwelcome return. Despite the chill, both top-of-the-ladder teams, Elmhurst-Amphitheatre and Maryborough, continued their strong form.

03/12/2025

BEAUFORT’S main street has a new attraction, with the opening of Freddy Fernackerpan’s Funtime Candy bringing handmade treats and a touch of nostalgia to the town.

01/12/2025

FREE TO READ: AVOCA Primary School has celebrated an outstanding result at this year’s Energy Breakthrough in Maryborough, taking out the top prize after strong performances across all three of its teams.

AVOCA Primary School has celebrated an outstanding result at this year’s Energy Breakthrough in Maryborough, taking out the top prize after strong performances across all three of its teams.

30/11/2025

THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and precautions are taken to avoid harvester fires.Harvester fires can start from a mechanical fault like faulty bearings, hydraulics or brakes, but the vast majority of header fires start in the engine bay where dust and debris are blown by cooling fans and ignite the hot exhaust.

THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and precautions are taken to avoid harvester fires. Harvester fires can start from a mechanical fault like faulty bearings, hydraulics or brakes, but the vast majority of header fires...

30/11/2025

CONSTRUCTION of the Beaufort Key Worker Accommodation Project on Burke Street is progressing strongly, with multiple homes now well into the build phase.

30/11/2025

LANDSBOROUGH is bringing community back to its centre, with locals Renee Peterson and Michael ‘Ned’ Kelly breathing new life into the local post office. Since taking over in October, the couple have been working hard to learn the ropes, following the departure of former post manager Sarah Shipcott.

LANDSBOROUGH is bringing community back to its centre, with locals Renee Peterson and Michael ‘Ned’ Kelly breathing new life into the local post office. Since taking over in October, the couple have been working hard to learn the ropes, following the departure of former post manager Sarah Shipco...