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Young minds help shape vision for Ararat’s eastern entrance
YOUNG residents have been asked to give their views on the proposed look of Ararat’s eastern entrance. Mayor, Cr Bob Sanders, recently visited St Mary’s Primary School in Ararat to
22 June, 2026
General News
Information session to showcase policing careers
VICTORIA Police will host an information session in Ararat today (Sunday), giving prospective recruits the...
21 June, 2026
Community battery switched on
BATTERY installation works at Pomonal Community Hall were successfully...
Tiny Towns grant delivers $33,000 for Warrak playground
THE rejuvenation of the Warrak Recreation Reserve has taken another big...
More momentum for mammography machine
ARARAT’s Blue Ribbon Foundation is making significant progress in its...
Council & Politics
Another candidate enters the race
A fourth candidate has entered the race for the seat of Ripon. Ararat resident Bernard Quince confirmed this week...
13 June, 2026
Council records strong community satisfaction results
ARARAT Rural City Council has welcomed the results of the 2026 Local...
CEO resigns
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison has...
Local News
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all...
Rural & Agriculture
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up Australian canola production in the future,...
26 May, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
GLOW festival countdown begins
HALLS Gap is preparing to shine again, with GLOW — Bringing Light to Halls Gap — now less than a month away. The...
9 June, 2026
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...
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...
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
Bulldogs set for Swans showdown
SMW Rovers will be searching for their first win of the season when they host Caramut tomorrow in round nine of the...
19 June, 2026
Titans set for season-defining clash
Two of the Mininera District Netball League's benchmark teams will go...
Rats welcome Saints challenge
Ararat Rats A-Grade netballers host the unbeaten Horsham Saints in round...
Summers fires five as Rats smash Burras
A five-goal haul from Ethan Summers has powered the Ararat Rats to a...