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MP urges bureaucrats to find a better venue
MEMBER for Ripon Martha Haylett is urging the Victorian Electoral Commission to find a more suitable venue for pre-poll voting ahead of November’s election. In 2022, the VEC set up
27 June, 2026
General News
Firewood collection reminder
AS winer settles in over the Ararat region, council is reminding residents that collecting firewood without the...
23 June, 2026
Decor Room to return to home turf
ARARAT’S Decor Room will close its doors in less than eight weeks, with...
Tassie Ferals roll through Ararat
A BRIGHTLY painted car covered in animals, memorials and fundraising...
Local News
Urging road users to stay visible during winter
WITH colder weather, shorter days and wetter conditions arriving across...
Council & Politics
Another candidate enters the race
A fourth candidate has entered the race for the seat of Ripon. Ararat resident Bernard Quince confirmed this week...
13 June, 2026
Council records strong community satisfaction results
ARARAT Rural City Council has welcomed the results of the 2026 Local...
CEO resigns
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison has...
Local News
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all...
Rural & Agriculture
Bioenergy project targets 2028 gas production
MORE than a year after its last major public update, Ararat’s $400 million bioenergy project is still moving forward,...
21 June, 2026
Local News
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up...
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Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
GLOW festival countdown begins
HALLS Gap is preparing to shine again, with GLOW — Bringing Light to Halls Gap — now less than a month away. The...
9 June, 2026
Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday...
Grease tickets now on sale
DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book...
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...
Our People
Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed
MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory from the Moyston Easter Market earlier this...
7 June, 2026
Shannon's push for mental health awareness
ON average, nine people die by suicide every day in Australia — seven...
Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours
LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again...
Ararat artist takes flight in Paper Bird Illustration awards
Ararat artist Janette Lucas has been recognised after being shortlisted...
Sport
Youngsters adapt to wet
Last Sunday in round 10 of the ADJFA, for the first time this season, the boys and girls had to contend with wet and...
24 June, 2026
Hawks stamp premiership credentials
Tatyoon has further strengthened its premiership claims after defeating...
Bulldogs break through for first win
SMW Rovers A-Grade netballers have claimed their first victory of the...
Magpies celebrate milestone in style
Wickliffe/Lake Bolac celebrated the 40th anniversary of its merger in...