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Ararat’s Reject Shop is closed while its owners undertake a major refresh of the business.

Reject shop set for fresh new look after refit

ARARAT’S Reject Shop is temporarily closed while its parent company undertakes a full refit of the Barkly Street store. The doors closed earlier this month and workmen have been

10 May, 2026

Stawell Primary School 502 school captains Kaeden Beaton and Tahlia Bryan, alongside principal Scott Rathgeber, assistant principal Tayla Green and business manager Barb Wickham, celebrate news the historic school will receive $12.397 million in State Budget funding for upgrades and modernisation.

Stawell News

Major cash boost for Stawell Primary

Zest Living’s Kristy Fenn has been hard at work putting together bouquets for Mother’s Day.

Ararat News

Blooming busy for Mother’s Day

Ararat Post Office Manager Scotney Hayter encourages everyone to send a post card to a loved one.

Ararat News

Postcards and a heartfelt message, Australia Post and Beyond Blue bring back the Fairy Wren postcards

Mayor Bob Sanders is encouraging local residents to play a part in the look of Ararat’s new town entrance signs. Photo by Craig Wilson.

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General News

Reject shop set for fresh new look after refit

Major cash boost for Stawell Primary

Blooming busy for Mother’s Day

Postcards and a heartfelt message, Australia Post and Beyond Blue bring back the Fairy Wren postcards

Help reimagine Ararat’s eastern entrance

Plans underway for Avoca Railway’s 150th celebrations

Bringing new life to Ararat Cemetery

Florist blooms for Mother’s Day rush

Growing your own to lessen the strain

Police operating hours will remain

Aradale visitor centre to open doors for a first look

Digital overhaul positions AME Systems for the future

Council urges responsible cat ownership as numbers rise

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