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Lane named after community volunteer
ARARAT Rural City Council has endorsed the official naming of the laneway between Elizabeth and McGibbony Streets in Ararat as McAdie Lane, recognising the long association of the
11 July, 2026
General News
The road home leads through football
Former Ararat resident Damian Carmichael thought he was writing a book about ending a premiership drought. Instead,...
10 July, 2026
Council upgrades Ararat’s bike paths
COUNCIL has ticked off another major project aimed at upgrading local...
Dental care expands in Ararat
RESIDENTS needing dental treatment have a new option with Ararat Family...
Top honour for Dr Pretorius
ARARAT GP Dr Pieter Pretorius has been recognised by his peers for...
Council & Politics
Campaign office opens as Armstrong eyes Ripon
THE Nationals' candidate for Ripon, Jo Armstrong, has become the first candidate to establish a campaign office in...
5 July, 2026
Local News
No Coalition with One Nation says Tehan
Member for Wannon Dan Tehan said the opposition was not entertaining the...
Libs finally make their pick
AFTER months of delays, the Liberal party has finally selected a...
Another candidate enters the race
A fourth candidate has entered the race for the seat of Ripon. Ararat...
Rural & Agriculture
Planting more trees on farms
LANDHOLDERS across Victoria are being supported to integrate more trees into their farming systems, following an...
6 July, 2026
Local News
Backing livestock farmers with better data
MORE livestock farmers will have access to tools that will help grow...
Bioenergy project targets 2028 gas production
MORE than a year after its last major public update, Ararat’s $400...
Local News
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Top volunteers recognised at annual tourism awards
GRAMPIANS Wimmera Mallee Tourism (GWMT) has celebrated the region’s volunteer spirit at its 2026 Volunteer Summit and...
8 July, 2026
GLOW festival countdown begins
HALLS Gap is preparing to shine again, with GLOW — Bringing Light to...
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...
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
MDNL – The Run Home
The Mininera District Netball League resumes this weekend with Round 11, marking the start of the six-week run to the...
10 July, 2026
Zander McDougall set to celebrate remarkable milestone
Tatyoon stalwart Zander McDougall will run out for his 400th game on...
Perfect weather conditions greet footballers
Round 11 of the Ararat District Junior competition was played in...
McLoughlan's late heroics lift Rats
Two clutch goals from Laney McLoughlan in the dying stages have helped...