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Perfect weather conditions greet footballers
Round 11 of the Ararat District Junior competition was played in excellent weather conditions with great skills on display.
1 July, 2026
General News
Ararat prepares to celebrate NADOC Week
IN celebration of National NAIDOC Week, Ararat Rural City Council invites the community to a Welcome to Country and...
30 June, 2026
No movement on town eyesore
THE owners of a burnt out shop at Ararat’s Woolworths complex have been...
Refugee Week celebrates a million stories
REGIONAL Australia for Refugees held a special morning tea last week at...
Is regional banking on its last legs?
REGIONAL banking services continue to decline across Australia, with...
Council & Politics
Libs finally make their pick
AFTER months of delays, the Liberal party has finally selected a candidate to run in Ripon at November’s election....
30 June, 2026
Another candidate enters the race
A fourth candidate has entered the race for the seat of Ripon. Ararat...
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...
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...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
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
Hawks maintain perfect record
Tatyoon remain unbeaten in the Mininera District Netball League following a commanding 53-34 victory over Penshurst...
30 June, 2026
Taylor’s last-gasp goal delivers Ararat a famous win
A goal in the final 15 seconds by Ben Taylor has helped deliver Ararat...
Chris Young remembered for extraordinary legacy
Chris Young will be remembered as one of the region's greatest...
Youngsters adapt to wet
Last Sunday in round 10 of the ADJFA, for the first time this season,...