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Work is underway rot slash hundreds of kilometres of roads across Pyrenees Shire.

Surge in fire prevention notices

PYRENEES Shire Council has confirmed it has issued more Fire Prevention Notices this season than in previous years. Council CEO Jim Nolan told the Advocate this week that 627

7 February, 2026

Double fatality at Skipton - feature photo

Skipton News

Double fatality at Skipton

Successful swimmers Raylan Royal, Jaxon Glenton, Maddy Glenton, Tempy Royal and Hayley Glenton at the Beaufort Pool.

Beaufort News

Local kids dive into water safety

Winter Rowe with Men's Shed President John Quinn.

Avoca News

Young volunteer recognised at Avoca Australia Day breakfast

A coroner has urged the Victorian Government to start work on the stalled duplication of the Western Highway between Ararat and Buangor.

Buangor News, Ararat News, Beaufort News

Coroner urges action for Western Highway

Residents urged to keep cool - feature photo

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

Residents urged to keep cool

Waterloo locals Jason, Brenda, Dee, Hamish, Lindsay, Asher and Mory are calling for the local communities to come and celebrate Australia Day together this year. Free to Read

Avoca News, Amphitheatre News, Beaufort News, Evansford News, Landsborough News, Lexton News, Moonambel News, Redbank News, Snake Valley News, Waubra News

Australia Day in the Pyrenees

Carranballac cricket club has been overwhelmed with support after the clubrooms burnt in the recent fires. Photo supplied.

Skipton News, Beaufort News

Coming together for cricket

Total fire ban today - feature photo

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Total fire ban today

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett and Deputy Premier Ben Carroll met with locals from all over the district to hear their stories and concerns in the wake of the Streatham fire. Free to Read

Streatham News, Skipton News

A commitment at Carranballac

Jumping in and lending a hand with the recovery efforts at Riponhurst on Wednesday, from left: Anita Burchell, Isobel Fay, Katie Fay, George Fay, Amy Lodge and Leah Holt.

Local News

Between two homes and a firestorm

Lake Bolac’s Robert Fraser was quick to respond to the recent fire at Carranballac.

Streatham News, Skipton News

Blaze reignites memories of ’77

Local resident Paul Callanan is delighted work has commenced on an upgrade to the Old Shirley Road crossing.

Beaufort News

Crossing upgrade underway

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