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Common sense needed on kangaroo management
THE Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is urging the State Government to apply some common sense to kangaroo management after analysis showed a decline in the number of control measures
17 November, 2025
General News
We honour them
HUNDREDS of people attended Remembrance Day services across Ararat Rural City on Tuesday, including dozens of local...
16 November, 2025
Local News
Maroona Pub to reopen in December
THE renovation of the Maroona Hotel is nearing completion with doors...
Local News
Ararat walk to honour those lost to suicide
PEOPLE impacted by suicide are invited to participate in the annual...
Local News
MossKosh takes flight
ARARAT and District Aeromodellers Club is gearing up for its biggest...
Council & Politics
New Mayor and Deputy
Cr Bob Sanders will return as Ararat's Mayor after receiving the unanimous support of his fellow councillors at a...
11 November, 2025
Bob set to reclaim top job
ARARAT Rural City Councillor Bob Sanders is set to return as Ararat...
Local News
Late night train proves popular
THE introduction of a late-night return train to Ararat and Beaufort on...
Dyson’s Wannon campaign among Australia’s best funded
THIS year’s federal election campaign in Wannon was officially a big...
Rural & Agriculture
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were conducted this week, with Coryule, Ioness Poll, Mt...
30 October, 2025
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Sheep shortages driving up prices
PADDOCKS around the region are looking green at the moment following...
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Look up! Swooping season is here again
AS the weather gets warmer and the days longer, we also start to see the...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Lion Chase Fun Run a resounding success
Great Western Football Netball Club’s recent Lions Chase Fun Run and twilight market was a resounding success, as the...
12 November, 2025
Local News
Beautiful gardens go on show in November
FIVE of Ararat’s most beautiful gardens will go on show in November to...
Pomonal Flower Show blossoms with record-breaking attendance
A record number of people attended this year’s Pomonal Native Flower...
Ararat News, Great Western News, Stawell News
No steins, just fine wine, Oktoberbest at Best’s Winery
BEST’S Wines is swapping lederhosen and steins for wine glasses and good...
Our People
Ararat officer honoured with award for the fight against family violence
An Ararat-based Victoria Police officer has been recognised for her outstanding work supporting survivors of family...
16 November, 2025
Local News
Celebrating 50 years together
SO many things have come and gone in Ararat over the past fifty years...
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family...
Cameron Evans to lead health service Board
NEW East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Cameron Evans is looking...
Sport
Maryborough Extend Their Lead as Others Battle for Ladder Positions
The weather turned chilly again on the weekend, with players swapping shorts for long pants and jumpers as round four...
14 November, 2025
Rhymney/Moyston win thriller
Rhymney/Moyston waited until the fourth last ball of the day to claim...
Ararat returns to the green
After forfeiting their round five encounter to Aradale, the Ararat...
Natives enjoy thriller as Kookaburras tie Homers
A mob of kangaroos couldn't help the Kookaburras or Homers secure a win,...