Close
Advertisement

Council & Politics

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett is credited for the introduction of a late evening train service to Beaufort and Ararat.

Late night train proves popular

THE introduction of a late-night return train to Ararat and Beaufort on weekends has been a popular move with over 300 people using the service each week. The Victorian Government

2 November, 2025

It’s official – Alex Dyson’s campaign for Wannon was one of the best funded in Australia. It included a permanent campaign hub in Ararat and extensive advertising.

Ararat News, Beaufort News

Dyson’s Wannon campaign among Australia’s best funded

Council has started issuing $102 fines to people who overstay the two hour parking limit.

Ararat News

Parking blitz

Viv and Arun at Blooms the Chemist are encouraging residents to responsibly dispose of their blister packs in a specially marked bin near the front door.

Ararat News

Community embraces blister pack recycling efforts

Council says contaminated waste all end up in landfill and has appealed for people to follow the rules for colour coded bins.

Ararat News

Residents urged to keep bin sorting on track

Ice skating is coming to Ararat Town Hall in December.

Ararat News

Ice skating comes to town

Lucas resident Nathan Anderson has confirmed he will seek preselection to become the Liberal candidate for Ripon.

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News

Ripon heats up

Around 50 people attended the Welcoming Week event at Gordon Street Recreation Reserve. Photos by Craig Wilson.

Ararat News

Ararat celebrates Welcoming Week

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett, former EGHS Director of Support Services Stuart Kerr, EGHS Manager Training and Development Claire Sladdin, EGHS Board Chair Cam Evans.

Ararat News

Prac Lab opening

Eleven mobile and broadband towers are now operational across Ararat Rural City with funding from the Victorian Government.

Ararat News

Program delivers faster, better connectivity

16 brand new homes in Grano Street have been sitting empty since April.

Ararat News

Homes sit empty

Passengers have flocked back to the Ararat line with the new cheaper fares structure. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Ararat News

Big increase in train journeys

Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain announced the package to aid recovery in the Grampians.

Local News

Grampians cash bonanza

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Proudly Covering:

  • Ararat
  • Stawell
  • Grampians to the Pyrenees.