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Koalas deliver the perfect homecoming
Cricket returned to Carranballac Recreation Reserve for the first time since a devastating grassfire tore through the region and destroyed the club’s facilities on January 9, with
21 October, 2026
General News
Mount William Road upgrade nears completion
THE finish line is in sight for the Mount William Road upgrade, with sealing of the final two kilometres starting...
19 October, 2026
60 years of the SES
LOCAL residents flowed into Ararat’s SES headquarters last weekend for a...
New playground marks fresh chapter for Warrak
THE rejuvenation of Warrak Recreation Reserve took another important...
EGHS honours its volunteers
EAST Grampians Health Service paid tribute to its volunteers last week...
Council & Politics
Trains return under Coalition promise
THE Liberal National Coalition will later today unveil a plan to return passenger train services to Mildura and the...
19 October, 2026
Is Donna coming?
CANDIDATES running for the seat of Ripon have all accepted an invitation...
One Nation reveals Lowan candidate
WOOL classer and small business owner Andrew Partridge has been...
Greens back passenger rail to the Wimmera
GREENS candidate for Lowan Jeff Moran want to see the return of daily...
Rural & Agriculture
Spring rains a godsend
LOCAL farmers are delighted after more than two inches of gentle rain fell across the district in recent weeks.
19 October, 2026
Local News
Farmers adding AI to their toolkits
FARMERS are training AI to help them make business decisions while...
Good times return to sheep country
THERE is a renewed sense of optimism among sheep producers. The paddocks...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians
POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Stunning local garden opens this Sunday
13 Brewster Road Ararat is arguably the best garden in Ararat and local residents will have a chance to tour the...
17 October, 2026
Buangor ready to rev up for motor show
BUANGOR is gearing up for a big day of motoring, music and community...
Heritage rail stopover at Seppelt
GREAT Western put on a picture-perfect welcome for a trainload of...
Native Flower Show returns this weekend
THE districts biggest gardening event of the year, The Pomonal Native...
Our People
Ararat virtuosos head to Sydney Opera House
Ararat’s Sing Australia group is preparing to take its voices to one of Australia’s most iconic stages, with members...
14 October, 2026
Ready to rumble
FINDING a Brisbane supporter in Ararat might be hard, but finding a...
Celebrate diversity and connection
ARARAT residents are invited to come together for a special Welcoming...
Speed, science and human power
MAROONA Primary School students are gearing up for this year’s Energy...
Sport
Rhymney/Moyston strengthened and hungry for premiership glory
A strengthened Rhymney/Moyston outfit is eyeing premiership glory in the Horsham Cricket Association C-Grade...
16 October, 2026
Redbacks fall short after impressive tournament run
The Ararat Redbacks under-18 boys representative basketball team...
Redbacks storm to under-16 championship glory
The Ararat Redbacks under-16 boys representative basketball team has...
Redbacks under-14 boys claim thrilling title
The Ararat Redbacks under-14 boys representative basketball team were...
Business
Who will take the Golden Mug?
THE second Golden Mug competition run by the Greater Ararat Business Network has come to an end, but the winner won’t...
6 October, 2026
Seppelt revival starts with wine
GETTING Great Western’s historic winery ready for the 2027 harvest will...
Last day of business for Steve Hughan
AFTER a lifetime serving the gardeners of Ararat, local businessman...
Cheers! It’s a deal for Seppelt
ONE of Great Western’s most important institutions is changing hands,...
Opinion & Perspectives
From your Mayor - Cr Bob Sanders
There is certainly plenty happening across Ararat Rural City at the moment. Wherever you look, there are signs of a...
18 October, 2026
Local News
OPINION - GAYLE TIERNEY MP
As we move into spring and look to the challenges and opportunities that...
Local News
Editorial
It has been interesting speaking to different people about the impending...
OPINION - Cr Bob Sanders, Mayor Ararat Rural City Council
Council is now well into planning for the festive season, and I am...