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Housing pressure felt locally as affordability worries persist
AS Australians look toward 2026, housing affordability remains the nation’s dominant financial concern, a pressure that continues to shape decision-making in regional communities
9 January, 2026
General News
Danger Day
FIRE brigades from across the district are bracing themselves with today’s weather conditions predicted to have all...
9 January, 2026
Local News
Power outage
With the temperature hitting 41 degrees, at least a thousand local...
Local News
Evacuations advised for Carranballac, Skipton, Streatham, Vite Vite North
Emergency Warning - Fire - Evacuate Immediately Issued...
Emergency Warning - Fire - Leave Immediately
Issued For: Moyreisk, Natte Yallock, Redbank, Stuart Mill Incident...
Council & Politics
Speed limit reductions to improve road safety
PYRENEES Shire Council is set to improve safety on six local roads, supported by a $50,000 investment through the...
6 January, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
Section sealed on Mount William Road
ARARAT Rural City Council has confirmed a section of Mount William Road,...
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Liberals select Ripon candidate
The Liberal Party has selected its candidate to contest Ripon at next...
Rural & Agriculture
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
15 December, 2025
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...
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female...
Local wool ambassador hits the global stage
STOCKYARD Hill farmer Katherine Bain is proving that the future of...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
ARTS announces cast of Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce the cast of its 2026 production of the hit musical...
3 January, 2026
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026...
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this...
The best of Spring Fest
THIS year’s Skipton Spring Festival didn’t disappoint with well over a...
Our People
Remembering Des Weller
THE life of Desmond John Weller was shaped by service, humility and a steadfast commitment to others. Des passed...
16 December, 2025
Business After Dark at the Wine Shed
November's Business After Dark took members of the Greater Ararat...
Willaura Captain focused on training, youth and the future
WILLAURA CFA’s new captain, Joel Michell, has hit the ground running...
Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents have until next Friday, December 5 to...
Sport
Unbeaten Bulldogs put perfect record on the Line
Avoca will look to remain unbeaten in the Maryborough and District Cricket Association A-Reserve season tomorrow,...
9 January, 2026
Greenaway stars for WMCA in Country Week
After two games, Morgan Greenaway has already left his mark on Country...
Cosgriff on track for best season
Avoca’s Glen Cosgriff is having a standout season with the ball, picking...
Pomonal News, Halls Gap News, Stawell News, Great Western News, Moyston News
GCA involved in a thrilling tie at Country Week
The 2026 Central Highlands Region Three Country Week hasn’t gone the way...