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General News
23 February, 2026
Long grass, shared responsibility
ACROSS Ararat Rural City, long, dry grass is again standing high along rural roads, sometimes more than two metres tall between fencelines and the road reserve. After the Streatham–Skipton grass fire, and the way overgrown fence lines appeared to carry flames in strong winds, many locals have begun asking the same question: who is meant to deal with it? Ararat Rural City Council says the answer depends on exactly which road is involved.
Long, dry grass alongside roads in the Ararat district — a familiar sight this season, and one that has sharpened local concern about fire risk, maintenance responsibilities and who, exactly, is meant to keep roadside fuel in check.
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