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Region’s top cop calls time on 40 years of service
THE regions top police officer officially ended a 40 year career on Friday, saying her move to the country three years ago was one of the best decisions of her life. Superintendent
7 December, 2025
General News
Forum to tackle rising feral deer threat
THE Victorian Deer Control Community Network, in collaboration with Project Platypus and local Landcare groups, is...
4 December, 2025
Footy legend commends local survivors
AN Australian Rules Football icon was in awe of panel of local men...
Fire danger period announced
THE Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday, 15 December 2025...
Sharps dumping prompts reminder about safe disposal
ARARAT Rural City Council is urging residents to do the right thing with...
Council & Politics
Nationals say Ripon is in their sights
WITH a state election exactly one year away, the Nationals have stepped up their campaign with a week long blitz of...
1 December, 2025
Council flags $15 million transformation of A & J McDonald Centre
ARARAT Rural City Council will join forces with Grampians Community...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon
WITH a state election just 12 months away, the fight to claim the seat...
Local News
Major upgrade for Webb Street
ARARAT Rural City Council will begin construction of a new road in Webb...
Rural & Agriculture
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and...
30 November, 2025
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Sheep shortages driving up prices
PADDOCKS around the region are looking green at the moment following...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026 production will be the hit musical...
3 December, 2025
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this...
Madness and mayhem at the Spyglass Club
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society’s end of year production of ‘Spy Club’...
Last Ararat Live for 25
ARARAT Live has been forced to change to the original advertised act for...
Our People
Business After Dark at the Wine Shed
November's Business After Dark took members of the Greater Ararat Business Network to Pomonal to discover Barney’s...
4 December, 2025
Willaura Captain focused on training, youth and the future
WILLAURA CFA’s new captain, Joel Michell, has hit the ground running...
Ararat News, Lake Bolac News, Willaura News
Jill retires after extraordinary 70 year career
IN all probability, local nurse Jill Broderick can boast the longest...
Local News
Insights into a serial killer
enthralled in the drama has been pieced together in a remarkable book...
Sport
Kookaburras claim tough victory
The Halls Gap Cricket Club remains unbeaten in the Horsham Cricket Association despite being seriously challenged by...
4 December, 2025
Ararat News, Buangor News, Landsborough News, Elmhurst News
Wintery conditions bring about thrilling matches
Players were back in their warm gear for round seven of the Ararat and...
Rhymney Moyston lose low-scoring encounter
The Rhymney/Moyston cricket club lost to Swifts-Great Western by 35 runs...
Young excited to lead Australia next week
Ararat’s Chris Young is excited to skipper Australia in the Atlantic...