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Every swipe counts
SHOPPING at Ritchies IGA is delivering a substantial benefit for multiple community groups across Ararat. Every week, hundreds of Ararat residents walk through the doors of the
28 February, 2026
General News
Marquee guests deliver a boost to Great Western CFA
THE champagne corks had barely settled on this year’s Great Western Cup before Seppelt Circle guests made a decision...
24 February, 2026
A call for Crime Stoppers
ARARAT Police are encouraging local residents to make greater use of...
Roadside burns commence
WILLAURA CFA recommenced its roadside burning program recently in a bid...
Long grass, shared responsibility
ACROSS Ararat Rural City, long, dry grass is again standing high along...
Council & Politics
New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and more compassionate support from local councils...
21 February, 2026
Buangor Ben-Nevis bridge works reach construction milestone
PILING works on the new Buangor Ben-Nevis Road bridge are now complete,...
Tehan resigns from front bench, runs for deputy
THE Member for Wannon Dan Tehan is one on many Liberals who resigned...
Businesses benefit from Facade Grant support
ARARAT Rural City Council has supported local business We're Knot Crazy...
Rural & Agriculture
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project, delivering a secure water supply to 199 district...
6 February, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
A town tradition rolls on as Jailhouse Rock returns
THE iconic Jailhouse Rock Festival returns to Ararat in March. The festival began in 1994 and has endured through...
22 February, 2026
Miniature railways roll into Stawell this weekend
THE Grampian Model Railroaders are inviting the community to step into a...
Musicians strike a chord
THE Ararat Senior Citizens Club was alive with music last Sunday,...
Laneway art brings local landscapes to life
ANNE-Marie Randall’s landscape paintings have transformed the...
Our People
Community invited to join stage debut
MEMBERS of the community are invited to be part of production written and produced by local author Eve...
3 February, 2026
Ron Roberts: A life deeply lived, and generously given to Ararat
RON Roberts was the sort of man whose influence spread quietly but...
Ararat News, Landsborough News
Local student wins Best Producer award
FORMER Marian College student Isabella Browne recently graduated from...
Life membership for Joy
By Ian Holwell, President Ararat Probus Club. AT the Probus Club of...
Sport
Ararat ready for Cup night showcase
The Ararat Harness Racing Club hosts its biggest meeting of the year tonight, headlined by the Ararat Pre Mix King...
27 February, 2026
Amphitheatre News, Landsborough News
The Boroughs Set for Grand Final Showdown
The stage is set for a thrilling Ararat & District Tennis Association...
Swimmers produce good results ahead of championships
Ararat Swimming Club held the final Wimmera District 12 swim meet before...
Chalambar Golf eyes back-back premierships
Chalambar Golf has its eyes firmly set on back-to-back premierships in...