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Rats' Naish McRoberts plays on from halfback. PHOTO BY NHILL FREE PRESS

Rats beaten, but stay on top

Ararat Rats have suffered a narrow four-point loss to Nhill in round 16 of the Wimmera Football Netball League at Davis Park.

12 August, 2026

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Rats' recent recruit Michayla McRae shot 21 goals. PHOTO BY NHILL FREE PRESS

Rats maintain winning form

Choice Department Store is coming to Ararat but getting information is proving a bit tricky.

Movement in Moore Street

Chevy Elliott goes long for the Ararat Eagles as they push forward against the Pumas at Alexandra Oval. PHOTO BY HENRY DALKIN

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Eagles surge clear to tame Pumas

Eagle Ruby Evans passes to Jamielee Bennett. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

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Eagles too powerful for young Pumas

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Bombers crowned 2026 premiers and champions - feature photo

Bombers crowned 2026 premiers and champions

Prue Cosgriff, Peta Chaplin and Matt Borecki will represent Ararat in the Firefighter Star Climb.

Stepping up for firefighter stair climb

The Grampians Giants celebrate their grand final victory. PHOTOS BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Stawell News, Ararat News

Giants reach the summit

Ararat RSL President Scott Rigby delivered a wreath at last year’s service in Beaufort.

Vietnam veterans remembered at annual service

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Flame Brothers Smokehouse owner Damon Henricksen, left, Grampians Events director Kate Kirkpatrick and Absolute Outdoors managing director Adrian Manikas hope the inaugural Grampians BBQ Festival will become an annual Father’s Day tradition for Halls Gap.

Brisket, blues and big ambitions

Outside School Hours Care Educator Ash Doehnert celebrate OSHC Educators Day with Patrick, Hamish, Isabelle and Holly.

Celebrating educators who make a difference

Agriculture Minister Julie Collins and Environment Minister Murray Watt address the media in Canberra. Photo AAP.

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Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage

Halls Gap accommodation operator and public transport advocate Tim Walsh says the proposed Ararat-Halls Gap V/Line coach service has reached the point where the decision now rests with the Victorian Government.

Ararat News, Moyston News, Pomonal News, Halls Gap News

Bus proposal reaches Deputy Premier

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