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Community ideas shaping a fresh look for Ararat’s eastern entrance
ARARAT Rural City Council say it has received a strong response to its call for ideas to reimagine the town’s eastern entrance, with early submissions highlighting Ararat’s layered
25 May, 2026
General News
Sculptures bring wine pioneers to life
A long-held vision to honour Great Western’s pioneering winemakers has taken striking form in Memorial Park, with the...
22 May, 2026
New look visitor centre opens at Aradale
VISITORS to Ararat’s historical Aradale mental asylum now have access to...
Road policing enhanced
Road users in and around Ararat, Stawell and the wider region will...
Helicopters to survey Ararat and Stawell powerlines
ARARAT and Stawell residents may notice unusual helicopter activity...
Council & Politics
Kick Start grant sweetens the deal
ARARAT Rural City Council has congratulated Ange Leithhead and the team at The Lolly Shop In Ararat after they were...
20 May, 2026
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One Nation eyes Lowan and Ripon
Emboldened by securing its first lower-house election victory in Farrer,...
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their...
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Rural & Agriculture
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support agricultural industries. The budget includes $62 million...
12 May, 2026
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Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the duo, Brooke Taylor and Delsinki, who last...
18 May, 2026
City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal
THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...
Historic stables reimagined at Mount William Station
MOUNT William Station at Willaura has enjoyed a stellar year, capping...
Grape Escape delivers boost to regional economy
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape has wrapped a massive three days in Halls Gap,...
Our People
An accidental leader; Rob Armstrong’s story airs on Australian Story
ARARAT Rural City Councillor Rob Armstrong was thrust into the public spotlight again this week as the feature...
22 May, 2026
As I Remember - Joy Wheeler
FEW people can say they’ve seen the Queen in person—let alone four...
As I Remember - Geoff Penna
Geoff’s enthusiasm and warm welcome begin the moment we sit down for the...
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has...
Sport
Rats hold off spirited Demons
Ararat has held off a spirited Horsham Demons outfit in terrible weather conditions at Alexandra Oval in round five...
21 May, 2026
Rats push Demons to the limit
Ararat’s A-Grade netballers came agonisingly close to producing the...
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Hawks soar to commanding win
Tatyoon has recorded a dominant 57-goal victory over Caramut at Caramut...
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Eagles break clear in dominant second-half surge
Ararat Eagles have made it back-to-back wins with a strong 39-point...