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Maroona Pub to reopen in December
THE renovation of the Maroona Hotel is nearing completion with doors expected to open in December. The hotel was purchased earlier this year by a consortium of 88 local residents
15 November, 2025
General News
Community gathers in Tatyoon to discuss Ballyrogan Wind Farm proposal
THE Ballyrogan and Tatyoon communities came together last Friday for an information session with Viva-Lyn Lenehan,...
14 November, 2025
Maroona students gear up for Energy Breakthrough
EXCITEMENT is building in Maroona as students make their final...
Grampians Estate shines at Ballarat Wine Awards
GREAT Western winery Grampians Estate has once again proven its strength...
Reading and remembering in Moyston
A heartfelt gesture in Moyston is turning grief into generosity, as...
Council & Politics
New Mayor and Deputy
Cr Bob Sanders will return as Ararat's Mayor after receiving the unanimous support of his fellow councillors at a...
11 November, 2025
Bob set to reclaim top job
ARARAT Rural City Councillor Bob Sanders is set to return as Ararat...
Local News
Late night train proves popular
THE introduction of a late-night return train to Ararat and Beaufort on...
Dyson’s Wannon campaign among Australia’s best funded
THIS year’s federal election campaign in Wannon was officially a big...
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
Lion Chase Fun Run a resounding success
Great Western Football Netball Club’s recent Lions Chase Fun Run and twilight market was a resounding success, as the...
12 November, 2025
Local News
Beautiful gardens go on show in November
FIVE of Ararat’s most beautiful gardens will go on show in November to...
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...
Our People
Celebrating 50 years together
SO many things have come and gone in Ararat over the past fifty years but for Ian and Beverley Whiting, their bond is...
8 November, 2025
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family...
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...
Sport
Rhymney/Moyston win thriller
Rhymney/Moyston waited until the fourth last ball of the day to claim victory against the Horsham Saints at Coughlin...
14 November, 2025
Ararat returns to the green
After forfeiting their round five encounter to Aradale, the Ararat...
Natives enjoy thriller as Kookaburras tie Homers
A mob of kangaroos couldn't help the Kookaburras or Homers secure a win,...
Redbacks blow Magic Men away
The Ararat Redbacks have thrashed Millicent Magic Men by the tune of 52...