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Marnoo to host Hanson
AS the Ripon electorate heads towards a closely watched state election, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is set to visit the Wimmera next month, with the Senator confirmed to
2 August, 2026
General News
Fire destroys Ararat home
A High Street resident has been left homeless after an early morning fire on Thursday. A huge plume of smoke could be...
1 August, 2026
Carers group reconnects families across the district
CARERS are among the community’s quiet achievers, providing support...
Local News
McCracken says regions paying price for Big Build scandal
REGIONAL communities may have missed out on billions of dollars’ worth...
Call for more foster carers in Ararat
WITH family violence, housing instability and cost-of-living pressures...
Council & Politics
Push to honour Chinese pioneer
THE naming of a lane running between Banfield Street and George Road is heating up with local historians proposing a...
29 July, 2026
Local News
'Goodbye': premier bows out of Labor leadership contest
Ben Carroll is set to become Victoria's 50th premier as Jacinta Allan...
Local News
Ben Carroll crowned Labor leader after caucus stoush
Ben Carroll will be sworn in as Victoria's 50th premier after Jacinta...
Lowan remains a desert for political candidates
THE safe National Party seat of Lowan isn’t attracting much interest...
Rural & Agriculture
One life lost on farms every six days
ONE person died on an Australian farm roughly every six days last year, according to new figures released as part of...
24 July, 2026
Local News
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost...
Local News
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed...
Local News
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Local singer embraces country roots with latest release
TRAWALLA local and independent singer-songwriter Stephanie Skidmore, better known by her stage name Steffii, is...
26 July, 2026
ARTS presents awards for Grease
FOLLOWING the successful staging of Grease at the Ararat Town Hall in...
The battle for the Golden Mug is back
THE search is on for the region’s best brew. The Greater Ararat Business...
Model railway exhibition return to Stawell
ONE of the regions largest annual community events has returned to...
Our People
As I Remember - Brad Hunt
BRAD Hunt has had an extraordinary life journey. From attending Stawell Technical School to achieving the highest...
23 July, 2026
Colin is officially a BBQ legend
ARARAT District Junior Football Association volunteer Colin Prior has...
Local News
From Around the World to Regional Victoria: How Country Therapy is Creating Connections
Relocating to a new country is a major life change. Along with starting...
Dylan goes bald to help beat blood cancer
ARARAT’S Dylan Macreadie has swapped nearly a year's worth of hair...
Sport
Richardson Medal wide open
This year's Richardson Medal and Jack Antonio Memorial Award vote count and presentation night for the ADJFA will be...
31 July, 2026
Blizzard embracing fresh start ahead of World Cup campaign
Australian bobsleigh Olympian Sarah Blizzard is leaving no stone...
Warriors advance to preliminary final
Last Sunday, in perfect sunny weather for football with little or no...
Demons overcome determined Rats
Ararat produced a spirited performance against Horsham at Horsham City...