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Brisket, blues and big ambitions
THE recipe sounds almost impossible to resist: slow-cooked barbecue, cold craft beer and live blues music beneath the mountains of Halls Gap on Father’s Day weekend. But for the
9 August, 2026
General News
Teen to tackle 100km challenge for a water project in Nepal
ARARAT’S Bronson Potter is preparing to push himself to the limit, taking on a 100-kilometre run in 10 hours to raise...
4 August, 2026
New dog park nearing completion
CONSTRUCTION of the new community dog park at Centenary Park is entering...
Local News
Aerial dear control operation begins today
LANGI Ghiran and Mount Buangor State Parks will close for three days as...
Men's Shed lends a hand to Lake Fyans Parkrun
POMONAL Men's Shed members have been putting their woodworking skills to...
Council & Politics
Marnoo to host Hanson
AS the Ripon electorate heads towards a closely watched state election, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is set to...
2 August, 2026
Push to honour Chinese pioneer
THE naming of a lane running between Banfield Street and George Road is...
Local News
'Goodbye': premier bows out of Labor leadership contest
Ben Carroll is set to become Victoria's 50th premier as Jacinta Allan...
Local News
Ben Carroll crowned Labor leader after caucus stoush
Ben Carroll will be sworn in as Victoria's 50th premier after Jacinta...
Rural & Agriculture
Kelvin remains Australia’s top sheep assessor
ARARAT’S Kelvin Donnan has been crowned AuctionsPlus' Top Throughput Sheep Assessor for 2026, backing up last year's...
7 August, 2026
Local News
One life lost on farms every six days
ONE person died on an Australian farm roughly every six days last year,...
Local News
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost...
Local News
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Local singer embraces country roots with latest release
TRAWALLA local and independent singer-songwriter Stephanie Skidmore, better known by her stage name Steffii, is...
26 July, 2026
ARTS presents awards for Grease
FOLLOWING the successful staging of Grease at the Ararat Town Hall in...
The battle for the Golden Mug is back
THE search is on for the region’s best brew. The Greater Ararat Business...
Model railway exhibition return to Stawell
ONE of the regions largest annual community events has returned to...
Our People
Ararat Lion receives organisation's highest honour
LONG-serving Ararat Lions Club member Jo Richie has been recognised for her outstanding dedication to community...
1 August, 2026
As I Remember - Brad Hunt
BRAD Hunt has had an extraordinary life journey. From attending Stawell...
Colin is officially a BBQ legend
ARARAT District Junior Football Association volunteer Colin Prior has...
Local News
From Around the World to Regional Victoria: How Country Therapy is Creating Connections
Relocating to a new country is a major life change. Along with starting...
Sport
Bombers and Mounties set to face off
For the second year in a row, we see a Bombers v Mounties grand final in the ADJFA. Last year, the Bombers were...
7 August, 2026
Mounties advance to Grand Final
Last Sunday in the ADJFA, in perfect sunny conditions for footy with a...
Rats strike hard to silence Thunder
Ararat's A-Grade netballers have delivered one of their most complete...
Thunder Struck by Williamson's 10
A sensational 10-goal haul from Tom Williamson has powered Ararat to a...