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Grape Escape delivers boost to regional economy
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape has wrapped a massive three days in Halls Gap, with more 7,500 people through the gates across last weekend. Despite unpredictable weather, attendance was
9 May, 2026
General News
Police operating hours will remain
ARARAT Police Station will maintain its current operating hours despite a decision to reduce hours in nearby Stawell.
6 May, 2026
Aradale visitor centre to open doors for a first look
THE Friends of J Ward are inviting the community to step into history,...
Digital overhaul positions AME Systems for the future
A multi-million-dollar digital transformation at Ararat’s largest...
Council urges responsible cat ownership as numbers rise
ARARAT Rural City Council is calling on local cat owners to play their...
Council & Politics
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their candidate for the seat of Ripon for November’s...
14 April, 2026
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
Urban roads to be sealed
A number of local streets in Ararat township will be upgraded to a...
Rural & Agriculture
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its trade agreement, after finalising a free...
24 April, 2026
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Glenn Starr brings classic hits to Ararat
ARARAT residents are invited to enjoy a midweek musical escape when entertainer Glenn Starr brings his hit-packed...
4 May, 2026
Fungi take centre stage at WAMA
WAMA’s newest exhibition, Entanglements with Fungi: Life, Death and...
Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape is set to again draw big crowds to Halls Gap from...
Moyston Market on today
ONE of the most popular markets of the year kicks off this morning at...
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As I Remember - Geoff Penna
Geoff’s enthusiasm and warm welcome begin the moment we sit down for the interview, on his and Jean’s back verandah...
13 April, 2026
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has...
Can anyone beat this?
IT seems to have been a good season for potatoes across the region, but...
Murray to Moyne team raising funds for mammography unit
EAST Grampians Health Service’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay team is this...
Sport
Rovers just fall short
Last Sunday in round four of the ADJFA, the vastly improved Rovers came close to winning their first game of the...
6 May, 2026
Hawks storm home to sink Eagles
A dominant second half has propelled Tatyoon to a 21-point win over...
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Magpies bounce back in style
Wickliffe Lake Bolac has responded emphatically to its 99-point...
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Rovers break through with dominant win
SMW Rovers have opened their 2026 Mininera District Football League...