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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 interview on the ABC’s Australian Story. Cr Armstrong last year
22 May, 2026
General News
Road policing enhanced
Road users in and around Ararat, Stawell and the wider region will notice an increased and highly visible police...
21 May, 2026
Helicopters to survey Ararat and Stawell powerlines
ARARAT and Stawell residents may notice unusual helicopter activity...
Cashing in on cans
GREAT Western Football Netball Club has been kicking goals off the field...
Dominos remains in limbo
ARARAT’s Dominos store doesn’t seem likely to reopen any time soon as...
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
As I Remember - Joy Wheeler
FEW people can say they’ve seen the Queen in person—let alone four times—but for Ararat’s Joy Wheeler, those moments...
10 May, 2026
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...
Can anyone beat this?
IT seems to have been a good season for potatoes across the region, but...
Sport
Rats push Demons to the limit
Ararat’s A-Grade netballers came agonisingly close to producing the upset of the season, falling to Horsham Demons by...
21 May, 2026
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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...
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Magpies dominate Lions in second half
After both Wickliffe Lake Bolac and Great Western had only managed to...