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Medal presentation at Government House
ARARAT’S Jane Richardson made her way to Government House in Melbourne last week to officially receive her Order of Australia medal.
5 September, 2026
General News
Legacy Week supporting local families of veterans
ARARAT Legacy is calling upon the local communities of Ararat, Stawell, Beaufort, Avoca and Willaura to buy a badge...
4 September, 2026
Donations and lasting legacies secure health service’s future
FAMILY bequests generously given to the East Grampians Health Service...
Two fines for illegal disposal of industrial waste
TWO businesses around Ararat have had visits from EPA Victoria with more...
Preps celebrate 100 days of school
THE first 100 days of Prep have been celebrated across schools in the...
Council & Politics
More police to make Stawell safer
MEMBER for Lowan Emma Kealy said operating hours at Stawell Police Station will increase if the Coalition wins...
4 September, 2026
Liberals’ plan to make Ararat safer
THE Coalition says it will increase the operating hours of the Ararat...
Local News
Ripon candidate announced by One Nation
A speech pathologist from Gippsland has been selected as One Nation's...
Council appoints new CEO
ARARAT Rural City Council has announced the appointment of Phuong Au as...
Rural & Agriculture
Bird Flu detected in Pyrenees Shire
THE Pyrenees Shire has reported its first confirmed case of the H5 virus also knows as bird flu. The Department of...
4 September, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians
POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to...
Ewe beauty, a ripper day at Marnoo
TORRENTIAL rain failed to dampen spirits at Marnoo last Wednesday as...
289 ewes stolen from Lexton
BEAUFORT Police are investigating the theft of 289 pregnant ewes from a...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Lexton pub set to pour again
LEXTON’S Pyrenees Hotel is preparing to open its doors once again, with new operators hoping to bring a classic...
4 September, 2026
Ella Hooper brings the songs of Linda Ronstadt to Ararat
ARARAT will welcome Ella Hooper and an all-star band to the Ararat Town...
Local News
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I...
New creative outlet for Pyrenees locals
CREATIVE locals will have a new opportunity to share their work,...
Our People
A hot meal and a friendly face
EVERY week, a team of dedicated volunteers go to work delivering a vital service for older residents. Meals on Wheels...
31 August, 2026
Delivering more than a meal
EVERY week, Beaufort and Skipton Health Service prepares and delivers...
Steve closes the garden gate
For 96 years, the Hughan family have been providing plants, seeds and...
Maroona Hotel backs men’s health
MAROONA Hotel has joined with hundreds of other pubs across the state to...
Sport
Rats to face Saints for grand final berth
Ararat will face Horsham Saints at Central Park, Stawell, this Saturday with a place in the Wimmera Football Netball...
4 September, 2026
Meek reflects on his journey from the Mininera to the AFL
Having recently notched up his 100th AFL game and preparing for another...
Warriors bow out with plenty of positives
Stawell Warriors A-Grade netballers have bowed out of the Wimmera...
Warriors’ fightback falls short
Stawell Warriors senior footballers have been forced to take the long...