The Pyrenees Advocate

29/08/2026

VOTING is now open on a new entrance sculpture planned for Avoca.Pyrenees Shire Council says the sculpture will provide a memorable welcome for visitors and celebrate Avoca’s position at the heart of the Pyrenees wine region

VOTING is now open on a new entrance sculpture planned for Avoca. Pyrenees Shire Council says the sculpture will provide a memorable welcome for visitors and celebrate Avoca’s position at the heart of the Pyrenees wine region

28/08/2026

https://www.westvicnews.com.au/lexton-motor-sport-plan-revealed-2026-08-28

THE tranquil surrounds of Lexton could soon be filled with the sounds of revving engines under a plan to build a motor sport complex next to the Lexton Cemetery. Plans have been submitted to Pyrenees Shire Council by the Ballarat Light Car Club to create the complex at a site at the corner of...

27/08/2026

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25/08/2026

Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.

25/08/2026

POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to monitor their birds as the deadly bird flu virus moves closer to our region.

25/08/2026

Skipton’s A-Grade netballers have secured their first finals victory in a decade after overcoming Bungaree by 10 goals in their Central Highlands Netball League elimination final at Bungaree Recreation Reserve last Sunday.

25/08/2026

Talbot has overcome a 20-point half-time deficit to defeat Harcourt by three points in their Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League qualifying final at Carisbrook Recreation Reserve last Saturday. In other results, Navarre also tasted victory.

25/08/2026

Skipton’s Central Highlands Football League premiership defence is still alive following a rampaging 71-point win over Newlyn at Waubra Recreation Reserve in their elimination final.

25/08/2026

Natte Bealiba’s A-Grade netballers are through to the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League preliminary finals following a thrilling three-goal win over Navarre at Carisbrook Recreation Reserve last Saturday.

24/08/2026

ROTARY clubs across the district have raised over $100,000 to provide drought relief for local farming families. More than 200 drought relief boxes have already been distributed through various sources helping connect farmers with practical support and important wellbeing resources.