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Stawell Gold Mines to sponsor Bill McManus Backmarkers 400m

Stawell Gold Mines, a long standing player in Victoria’s mining industry, is the new sponsor of the prestigious Bill McManus Backmarkers Handicap 400m race at the Powercor Stawell Gift.  The sponsorship reflects Stawell Gold Mines’ deep-rooted connection to the region and its rich mining heritage. The company’s involvement in the

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Paul Singleton – 40th anniversary of his Stawell Gift win

We caught up with Powercor Stawell Gift Hall of Fame legend Paul Singleton in his hometown of Wamberal on the Central Coast of NSW as he looks back on his win in both the Open Gift and the Arthur Postle 70m finals in 1984, and reflects on the state of

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All New Fashions Day at the 2024 Powercor Stawell Gift

          It’s Black & White with a Dash of Red Easter Saturday is Fashions Day at Central Park with an all new dress code of Black and White, with a Dash of Red, to pay homage to our backmarkers. Have fun with your favourite black and

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Northern Grampians Shire Council Commits to Elevating Stawell Gift Legacy

Northern Grampians Shire Council has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the Stawell Gift, signing a significant four-year partnership agreement with Stawell Gift Event Management on Wednesday afternoon that will see the council invest $400,000 in the prestigious Australian athletics carnival over the next four years. Signed by Northern Grampians Shire

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Title holders commit to defend victory at Stawell

Powercor Stawell Gift champions Ryan Tarrant and Bella Pasquali will return to Central Park this Easter to defend their titles for 2024. After a busy year post-victory, the teen sprinters are looking forward to the additional challenges that come with returning as defending champions. Reflecting on his win as a

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