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Community ideas shaping a fresh look for Ararat’s eastern entrance
ARARAT Rural City Council say it has received a strong response to its call for ideas to reimagine the town’s eastern entrance, with early submissions highlighting Ararat’s layered
25 May, 2026
General News
Rail celebration today
STAWELL Railway Station celebrates an important milestone later today and the public are invited. The Stawell Railway...
24 May, 2026
Mayor brings thanks and cake to Stawell SES volunteers
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Mayor Karen Hyslop took time out this week to...
Funding concerns for Ararat Neighbourhood House
NEIGHBOURHOOD houses across Victoria are raising concerns after the...
Community grants boost local projects
COMMUNITY Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud has announced more than...
Council & Politics
Kick Start grant sweetens the deal
ARARAT Rural City Council has congratulated Ange Leithhead and the team at The Lolly Shop In Ararat after they were...
20 May, 2026
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Council CEO resigns
Pyrenees Shire Council CEO Jim Nolan has announced his resignation from...
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One Nation eyes Lowan and Ripon
Emboldened by securing its first lower-house election victory in Farrer,...
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their...
Rural & Agriculture
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support agricultural industries. The budget includes $62 million...
12 May, 2026
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Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the duo, Brooke Taylor and Delsinki, who last...
18 May, 2026
City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal
THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...
Fresh new exhibition comes to Art Trax
A fresh and vibrant exhibition is lighting up Beaufort this May, with...
Historic stables reimagined at Mount William Station
MOUNT William Station at Willaura has enjoyed a stellar year, capping...
Our People
An accidental leader; Rob Armstrong’s story airs on Australian Story
ARARAT Rural City Councillor Rob Armstrong was thrust into the public spotlight again this week as the feature...
22 May, 2026
Cheers to 90 years
WHEN it came time to celebrate his 90th birthday, Ron Davies could not...
Y-Zetts mark half a century of giving
WHEN the Y-Zetts first gathered in a Stawell lounge room in 1975, they...
Quilters stitch community spirit into cancer fundraiser
THE Stawell Quilters are once again throwing their support behind cancer...
Sport
1996 premiership Crows return home (Free Read)
Beaufort Football Netball Club is hosting its annual past players day tomorrow against Buninyong, highlighted by the...
22 May, 2026
Lightning strikes for Beaufort
Beaufort’s Under-12 netballers have claimed the 2026 Central Highlands...
Baggies show fight in loss
Swifts A-Grade netballers fought hard in challenging conditions in their...
Baggies show signs of growth
Swifts senior footballers produced another spirited performance despite...