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Eastick excited to take on new role at Ararat
Jacqui Eastick has been appointed Ararat’s netball director of coaching for 2026, a new position created by the Ararat Football Netball Club, as they look to advance their netball
5 November, 2025
General News
Leopold Hotel to change hands
ARARAT’s historic Leopold Hotel has officially been sold. Bruce and Heather Ahchow, owners of Great Western Hotel...
4 November, 2025
Wear a red poppy this Remembrance Day
RSL Victoria is encouraging people to purchase a red poppy in the lead...
Raising the stakes and the umbrellas
THE Ararat Turf Club has unveiled a major new addition to its facilities...
Local News
Honouring 150 years of learning
ARARAT Primary School marked a major milestone in late October,...
Council & Politics
Late night train proves popular
THE introduction of a late-night return train to Ararat and Beaufort on weekends has been a popular move with over...
2 November, 2025
Dyson’s Wannon campaign among Australia’s best funded
THIS year’s federal election campaign in Wannon was officially a big...
Parking blitz
AFTER years of talking tough, Ararat Rural City Council has started to...
Community embraces blister pack recycling efforts
ARARAT Rural City Council is celebrating strong local participation in...
Rural & Agriculture
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were conducted this week, with Coryule, Ioness Poll, Mt...
30 October, 2025
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...
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Look up! Swooping season is here again
AS the weather gets warmer and the days longer, we also start to see the...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Beautiful gardens go on show in November
FIVE of Ararat’s most beautiful gardens will go on show in November to raise money for Ararat Retirement...
21 October, 2025
Pomonal Flower Show blossoms with record-breaking attendance
A record number of people attended this year’s Pomonal Native Flower...
Ararat News, Great Western News, Stawell News
No steins, just fine wine, Oktoberbest at Best’s Winery
BEST’S Wines is swapping lederhosen and steins for wine glasses and good...
Emergency services gear up for state games
REGIONAL emergency services workers are being encouraged to get involved...
Our People
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family legacy as the third generation to lead the local...
2 October, 2025
Cameron Evans to lead health service Board
NEW East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Cameron Evans is looking...
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal...
Proud to be on the team
A stalwart of the Ararat Football Netball Club was beaming with pride...
Sport
Rats show Faith in Biddle
Faith Biddle has been appointed Ararat Rats’ A-Grade netball coach for 2026, with the Rats showing support in the...
31 October, 2025
Mike wins World Championship Gold
Lake Bolac’s Michael Blackburn has achieved his dream of being the best...
Ararat VRI win thriller
Ararat VRI defeated Chalambar Bowls 74-71 in a thriller in round four of...
Redbacks unleash venom on the Lakers
The Ararat Redbacks have drawn first blood in their quest for the...