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Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn from the race. Andrew Kilmartin was chosen by the Liberal Party state executive to contest Ripon in
29 December, 2025
General News
CFA volunteers commence roadside burns
IN the coming weeks locals can expect to see smoke across the district as the CFA’s roadside burning program...
23 December, 2025
Local faith groups unite after Bondi attack
SEVERAL denominations joined together last Monday to mourn the...
Police leadership change for Western Division
VICTORIA Police has announced the appointment of Daniel Davison as the...
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Warning against leaving dogs in vehicles
With summer in full swing and days getting warmer, it’s important to be...
Council & Politics
Section sealed on Mount William Road
ARARAT Rural City Council has confirmed a section of Mount William Road, currently undergoing a $6.2M rehabilitation...
15 December, 2025
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Liberals select Ripon candidate
The Liberal Party has selected its candidate to contest Ripon at next...
Nationals say Ripon is in their sights
WITH a state election exactly one year away, the Nationals have stepped...
Council flags $15 million transformation of A & J McDonald Centre
ARARAT Rural City Council will join forces with Grampians Community...
Rural & Agriculture
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
15 December, 2025
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Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026 production will be the hit musical...
3 December, 2025
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this...
Madness and mayhem at the Spyglass Club
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society’s end of year production of ‘Spy Club’...
Last Ararat Live for 25
ARARAT Live has been forced to change to the original advertised act for...
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Business After Dark at the Wine Shed
November's Business After Dark took members of the Greater Ararat Business Network to Pomonal to discover Barney’s...
4 December, 2025
Willaura Captain focused on training, youth and the future
WILLAURA CFA’s new captain, Joel Michell, has hit the ground running...
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Jill retires after extraordinary 70 year career
IN all probability, local nurse Jill Broderick can boast the longest...
Local News
Insights into a serial killer
enthralled in the drama has been pieced together in a remarkable book...
Sport
Le Poidevin leads Rhymney/Moyston to victory
A half-century to Grant Le Poidevin has led Rhymney/Moyston to a two-wicket victory against Quantong at Quantong...
18 December, 2025
Mecarno trots to third consecutive Group One victory
They say things happen in threes, and that’s exactly what has happened...
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Aradale claims strong win as Chalambar Golf moves clear
Aradale Bowling Club produced a strong win over Landsborough and...
Ararat makes a splash at Warracknabeal
Ararat had a big day out at the Wimmera District 12 swimming...