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New face joins the team
ARARAT’S paramedics have welcomed a new member to their ranks as Ambulance Victoria deploys its first group of new recruits across the state for 2025/26.
3 September, 2025
General News
And the people choose …. Best’s Wines
The 2026 Halliday People’s Choice Wine Award Top 10 has been announced, with Great Western’s own Best’s Wines...
3 September, 2025
Flying High
TWICE a week, a dedicated group of model aeroplane enthusiasts gather on...
AI to play a key role in bird identification
PROJECT Platypus is inviting locals to learn more about their...
Fighting against illicit drugs
POLICE in the Northern Grampians region have reiterated their commitment...
Council & Politics
Government funds worker housing
ARARAT’s worker housing shortage is about to get some welcome relief with the Victorian Government announcing...
18 August, 2025
Free pads and tampons have arrived in Pyrenees Shire
PYRENEES Shire women are set to benefit from the rollout of free pad and...
Green light for road upgrade
SUBSTANTIAL funding has been secured by Ararat Rural City Council to...
Council commits to 'Take a Break' program
ARARAT Rural City Council will provide annual sponsorship towards the...
Rural & Agriculture
Are You Frog Friendly?
A free presentation entitled “Frogs of the Region” was recently hosted by the Beyond Bolac Catchment Action Group at...
23 July, 2025
Local News
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
Local News
Tender awarded: East Grampians Rural Pipeline stage two to begin late 2024
Mitchell Water Wins Tender for East Grampians Pipeline Stage Two
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Artisan showcase
LOVERS of local arts and crafts are being called to mark their calendars for a weekend of creativity.
23 July, 2025
Local News
Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs
This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.
Local News
Castile soap and its many uses
Optional uses for castile soap are endless.
Our People
After 50 years, Stuart plans to call it a day
STUART Kerr is about to wind up his remarkable tenure at East Grampians Health Service having served the Ararat...
26 August, 2025
Athol chalks up a ton
BELOVED Ararat resident Athol Graham joined an exclusive club last week,...
Training locally enables Naomi to secure dream career
THE ability to study locally enabled East Grampians Health Service nurse...
Dedicated service recognised by the RSL
ARARAT RSL committee member Lyn Russell has been recognised for her...
Sport
Belcher rewarded for consistent season
Rats’ under-14 footballer Ryder Belcher has finished runner-up in the Wimmera Football Netball League’s best and...
2 September, 2025
Eagles battle for grand final berth
The Ararat Eagles face Lismore Derrinallum at Willaura tomorrow for a...
Williamson re-signs to coach Ararat in 2026
Tom Williamson has signed on to coach his third season at Ararat in...
Eagles and Hawks Swoop into Week Two
Last weekend, the Ararat Eagles and Tatyoon Hawks progressed to round...