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Saturday Scoreboard
Congratulations to senior football teams on their premierships: Skipton (CHFL), Lismore Derrinallum (MDFL), and Trentham (MCDFNL). Congratulations to the netball teams on their
13 September, 2025
General News
School redevelopment begins
THE long awaited redevelopment of Ararat College is underway and set to deliver top rate classrooms for local students.
11 September, 2025
Aradale History found in a forgotten suitcase
J Ward’s Research Centre has received an extraordinary donation, with a...
Moyston’s General Store to close
MOYSTON will soon farewell its much-loved general store, with...
Open for business
THE long-awaited refurbishment of 118–120 Barkly Street has entered the...
Council & Politics
Work resumes on Mount William Road
COUNCIL has announced the recommencement of the Mount William Road upgrade project.
11 September, 2025
Have a say on new road name
ARARAT Rural City Council is inviting the community to provide their...
Local leaders gather for insightful morning
ARARAT Rural City Council and Greater Ararat Business Network...
Work to commence on Buangor-Ben Nevis Road bridge
ARARAT Rural City Council has signed an agreement for the construction...
Rural & Agriculture
Are You Frog Friendly?
A free presentation entitled “Frogs of the Region” was recently hosted by the Beyond Bolac Catchment Action Group at...
23 July, 2025
Local News
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
Local News
Tender awarded: East Grampians Rural Pipeline stage two to begin late 2024
Mitchell Water Wins Tender for East Grampians Pipeline Stage Two
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Striking the right note
THE Ararat City Band has welcomed its newest leader, Wade Carmen, who has been at the helm for the past six months...
11 September, 2025
Artisan showcase
LOVERS of local arts and crafts are being called to mark their calendars...
Local News
Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs
This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.
Local News
Castile soap and its many uses
Optional uses for castile soap are endless.
Our People
Tipping for success
ARARAT footy tipper Kevin Bowles is on a hot streak, claiming victory in three football tipping competitions this...
10 September, 2025
Twelve new Australians welcomed
ARARAT Rural City Council welcomed twelve new Australian citizens at an...
New face joins the team
ARARAT’S paramedics have welcomed a new member to their ranks as...
After 50 years, Stuart plans to call it a day
STUART Kerr is about to wind up his remarkable tenure at East Grampians...
Sport
World championship adventure
LOCAL sporting legend Wilf Dickeson has forged another brilliant chapter for the autobiography we’d all love to see...
10 September, 2025
Local News
Eagles and Hawks battle for Grand Final berth
The Ararat Eagles and Tatyoon play each other tomorrow at the Mininera...
Taryn Kelly’s remarkable journey
Ararat Eagles A-Grade netball defender Taryn Kelly took home the...
Belcher rewarded for consistent season
Rats’ under-14 footballer Ryder Belcher has finished runner-up in the...