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Halls Gap Police carried out a routine enforced speed check at the Pomonal Primary School on Friday, July 26, and filed the following report on what they described as a disappointing result.
Three drivers experience the arm of the law in school zone
Reeling from a shock loss in round 15 of the HDFNL, the challenges keep rolling for Stawell's Swifts as the side gets set to take on Harrow Balmoral in Stawell on Saturday, August 3.
The Swifts host Harrow Balmoral at Stawell's North Park.
Warriors senior coach Tom Eckel knows how important the last four games of the WFNL regular season are to his side's top three finals chances.
"This weekend is massive for us, and so is the following week."
Leah Seebohm has recovered from setting a Half Marathon personal best just last weekend, to set another best time, to win the J & S Logan 10km Handicap, from Helen McPherson and Grant Campbell.
Seebohm shines with 10km victory following half marathon PB.
"The people from Pop Creative came out; they had some great ideas and listened to what I wanted. They did an amazing job. I can't fault it."
Stawell shopfronts get a boost with council's improvement grants.
Lifesaving changes to the screening of Victorian have been welcomed by the Cancer Council
Change to bowel screening program will save lives - Cancer Council
Damage to flooring closes Stawelll community centre for repairs
Stawell Neighborhood House closes for repairs
As temperatures dipped below -1.5°C in some parts of the region, those hardy enough to brave the conditions were greeted with a winter wonderland atop of Mount William.
Grampians' Mount William sees first snowfall of winter.
The Swifts' Michaela Armer leaps with an arm out stretched to reel in the ball against Noradjuha Quantong in round 15 of the HDFNL.
The Noradjuha Quantong Bombers have claimed victory in round 15 of the HDFNL against Stawell's Swifts, 53-32.
The Bombers beat the Swifts 53-32 at Quantong Recreation Reserve.
Horsham has continued its winning run with a 55-37 win against Nhill in round 14 of the WFNL on Saturday, July 27.
"It was tough; they were good and made us work for everything."
The Swifts came up short against the Noradjuha Quantong Bombers in round 15 of the HDFNL.
Noradjuha Quantong beat the Swifts 12.9 (81) - 7.11 (53).
Horsham enters its next match with the Warriors in good form after a a 16.9 (105) - 11.5 (71) win against Nhill in round 14 of the WFNL on Saturday, July 27.
The Demons kicked seven of the last eight goals at City Oval.
The latest Blue Ribbon Foundation Spirit of Sport award winners have been announced.
Recipients have showcased sportsmanship, fair play and mutual respect.
Mr Dickson had no symptoms. A series of tests, scans and a biopsy followed and and by early February Mr Dickson was officially diagnosed with prostate cancer - that day was World Cancer Day.
Michael Dickson says knowing family history is so important.
The Wimmera Football Netball League has announced significant changes to its 2025 season, including a shift of its preliminary final to a Saturday, creating a potential clash with the HDFNL's grand final.
HDFNL, WFNL set for finals clash after 2025 schedule changes.
Check out the ins and out for round 15 of the HDFNL.
Senior football teams have been named for round 15 of the HDFNL.
This brick veneer home has verandahs on three sides and sits on a block of 8670 square metres (2.14 acres) with mountain views.
Enjoy beautiful Pomonal with this lifestyle property
Check out the named teams for round 14 of the WFNL on Saturday, July 27.
Horsham have only made one change for the match at City Oval.
Victoria Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man who broke into a church in Ararat earlier this month.
Police seek help identifying suspect in Ararat church burglary.
The Noradjuha Quantong Bombers take on the Swifts ion round 15 of the HDFNL as a tight race for second place heats up.
Noradjuha Quantong top host the Swifts in round 15 of the HDFNL.
With the Warriors having the bye, keep up to date with round 14 of the WFNL's A Grade netball.
Nhill faces another test when it visits Horsham at City Oval on Saturday, July 27.
Consistency and basics the key thing for Nhill ahead of Horsham.
Stawell's Reg Smith was honoured this week for his tireless commitment to helping generations of children across the nation.
Reg Smith celebrated for 50 Years of Good Friday fundraising.
The home was built around 1935 by William John Russell and his wife Alma May Russell and would go on to house five generations of the Russell family.
End of an era: Stawell's last fully mud brick house demolished.
There is only four rounds of football left for the HDFNL ahead of finals, but for Stawell's Swifts, it may not be smooth sailing.
In round 15, the Baggies head to Noradjuha Quantong to take on the third-placed Bombers, before hosting the ladder-leaders, Harrow Balmoral, one weekend later.
Noradjuha Quantong hosts Swifts in round 15 of the HDFNL.
With the Warriors having the bye, check out how round 14 of the WFNL shapes up.
The Demons sit four points ahead of Nhill in fourth place.
The first record of a cordial factory in Stawell, or as it was then known 'Pleasant Creek', was around 1860 when William Frayne, after working as a miner, started a cordial factory near the Stawell Racecourse.
From Frayne to Hemley: the history of Stawell's cordial industry.
Racing returns to Laidlaw Park on Wednesday afternoon with an eight-event card commencing with the Stawell Gift Hall Of Fame Trotters Handicap at 12.40pm and concluding at 4.50pm with the Stawell Bluesfest Sept.1st Pace.
Laidlaw Park racing kicks off with Stawell Gift Hall of Fame.
Do you know an inspiring, hardworking seniors deserving of recognition? Community members are urged to look widely when considering nominating, as a local hardworking and dedicated senior volunteer may be flying under the radar.
Community urged to recognize dedicated seniors before August 11.
The spokesperson had a simple message for anyone planning on getting behind the wheel after one too many alcoholic drinks: "If you blow over .05, you will lose your license."
Police warn against drink driving after multiple arrests.
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The Stawell Warriors sing louder than ever after defeating Minyip-Murtoa by 86 points. The win was in front of a packed Central Park during the club’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
Stawell Gift officials have said the next track assessment will take place at 3.30pm. If the track is not fit, the next assessment is at 4.30pm and then 5:30pm.
Following a significant delay caused by torrential rains, the much-anticipated Stawell Gift is now awaiting the power to connect before resuming the final day of racing.
The Stawell Warriors celebrated a 14-point Good Friday win over local rivals and reigning WFNL premiers Ararat at North Park on March 29. Check back shortly for the full match report and picture gallery.
NBL all star Mitch Creek putting Stawell’s next generation of basketballers through their paces.
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Come watch the 30th Victorian Mine Rescue Competition at North Park on October 21-22. The VMRC is a mine rescue and emergency response capacity building exercise, hosting teams from across Australia.
Tourists capture footage of two kangaroos boxing in Halls Gap.
A referendum hasn't been called since 1999, that was 24 years ago, before a whole generation of voters had even been born!
Fans in Sydney at Stadium Australia were keen to see the Matildas in action in their opening game at the FIFA Women's World Cup against Ireland.
The previously illicit drugs - which have been endorsed for years in clinical trials worldwide for their transformative potential alongside therapy - are now available on prescription in Australia.
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The 2023 Stawell RSL Anzac Day main service march.
