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Ripon candidate announced by One Nation
A speech pathologist from Gippsland has been selected as One Nation's candidate for Ripon at this November's election.
30 August, 2026
General News
Dobie memorial vandalised
MAYOR Bob Sanders has slammed those responsible for spreading graffiti across two monuments at the Dobie Memorial...
28 August, 2026
Mammography campaign gets a $16,000 boost
AN ambitious fundraising effort by the Ararat branch of the Blue Ribbon...
Gold standard
EAST Grampians Health Service has reached the pinnacle of aged care with...
Local News
Rotary backs farmers in drought
ROTARY clubs across the district have raised over $100,000 to provide...
Council & Politics
Council appoints new CEO
ARARAT Rural City Council has announced the appointment of Phuong Au as its new Chief Executive Officer for a...
25 August, 2026
Treasurer tackles regional issues
NEW Victorian Treasurer Colin Brooks spent Tuesday in Ararat meeting...
Groundswell for change says Liberal candidate
FOR Megan Read, her decision to enter politics is closely connected to...
Marnoo to host Hanson
AS the Ripon electorate heads towards a closely watched state election,...
Rural & Agriculture
Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians
POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to monitor their birds as the deadly bird flu virus...
25 August, 2026
289 ewes stolen from Lexton
BEAUFORT Police are investigating the theft of 289 pregnant ewes from a...
Local News
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray...
Kelvin remains Australia’s top sheep assessor
ARARAT’S Kelvin Donnan has been crowned AuctionsPlus' Top Throughput...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton has died at...
26 August, 2026
Native Flower Show returns in October
THE districts biggest gardening event of the year, The Pomonal Native...
Brisket, blues and big ambitions
THE recipe sounds almost impossible to resist: slow-cooked barbecue,...
Local singer embraces country roots with latest release
TRAWALLA local and independent singer-songwriter Stephanie Skidmore,...
Our People
Steve closes the garden gate
For 96 years, the Hughan family have been providing plants, seeds and gardening advice to Ararat gardeners, but the...
29 August, 2026
Maroona Hotel backs men’s health
MAROONA Hotel has joined with hundreds of other pubs across the state to...
More than a meal: Celebrating Meals on Wheels
VOLUNTEERS in the East Grampians Health Service Meals on Wheels Program...
In memory of Lyn
ARARAT RSL has taken steps to enshrine the memory of a former board...
Sport
Rats ready for Warriors showdown
Ararat and Stawell Warriors A-Grade netballers will renew their rivalry in the Wimmera Football Netball League finals...
26 August, 2026
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Mininera District Football League - Week 1 Finals Wrap
Woorndoo Mortlake has booked a semi-final showdown with Lismore...
Mininera District Netball League - Week 1 Finals Wrap
In week one of the Mininera District Netball League finals, Hawkesdale...
Ararat Turf Club celebrates major award
The Ararat Turf Club has been recognised for its outstanding...