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Over 60 stallholders coming to Willaura Market
WILLAURA is set to welcome the annual Willaura Health Care Outdoor Market on Sunday March 1 with over 60 stallholders expected. The Market is run by the Willaura Health Care
4 February, 2026
General News
Community Spirit Shines as Marnoo marks Australia Day
MARNOO’s strong sense of community was on full display on Australia Day, with around fifty locals gathering for...
3 February, 2026
New partnership to shape Ararat’s Disability Action Plan
ARARAT Rural City Council has partnered with the community to develop a...
Ararat News, Willaura News, Lake Bolac News
Revving and ready to ride
HUNDREDS of motorcyclists have converged on Ararat this weekend for the...
Local kids dive into water safety
FIVE young Beaufort children have recently completed the Victorian Water...
Council & Politics
Staley seeks Liberal comeback
ARARAT resident and former MP Louise Staley is attempting a political comeback. Ms Staley this week confirmed she is...
16 January, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
Amphitheatre News, Avoca News, Evansford News, Landsborough News, Lexton News, Moonambel News, Redbank News, Snake Valley News, Waubra News
Speed limit reductions to improve road safety
PYRENEES Shire Council is set to improve safety on six local...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
Rural & Agriculture
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
15 December, 2025
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female...
Local wool ambassador hits the global stage
STOCKYARD Hill farmer Katherine Bain is proving that the future of...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Great Western gears up for today's annual cup
GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today (Saturday) when it hosts their annual race with...
24 January, 2026
AC/DC memories live on
In January 1976, Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister of Australia, Rupert...
ARTS announces cast of Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce the cast of its...
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026...
Our People
Ron Roberts: A life deeply lived, and generously given to Ararat
RON Roberts was the sort of man whose influence spread quietly but permanently through our community. Teacher....
28 January, 2026
Ararat News, Landsborough News
Local student wins Best Producer award
FORMER Marian College student Isabella Browne recently graduated from...
Stawell teenager saddles up for Rodeo Queen Quest
STAWELL teenager Chelsea Walker has been named a 2026 Australian Rodeo...
Life membership for Joy
By Ian Holwell, President Ararat Probus Club. AT the Probus Club of...
Sport
Hamilton cricket veterans claim victory in Stawell
Locals Craig Marrow and Raymond Robinson shone for Hamilton Veterans Cricket Club at Central Park in Stawell last...
30 January, 2026
Stawell News, Great Western News
Combine A-Grade lose thriller
Swifts/Great Western’s A-Grade cricketers lost a thriller to the...
Bobbin trains two winners as race-day is hailed a success
Local trainer Andrew Bobbin enjoyed a great day out at the Seppelt Great...
Hamilton powers Ineos Grenadiers at Tour Down Under
Ararat professional cyclist Lucas Hamilton performed well for Ineos...