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Mammography campaign gets a $16,000 boost
AN ambitious fundraising effort by the Ararat branch of the Blue Ribbon Foundation to purchase a mammography machine for Ararat Hospital is gaining steam with another substantial
26 August, 2026
General News
Getting them here is only half the battle
FOR 12 years, Meg Blake OAM has been doing her bit to help Stawell turn visiting medical students into something the...
25 August, 2026
Gold standard
EAST Grampians Health Service has reached the pinnacle of aged care with...
Local News
Rotary backs farmers in drought
ROTARY clubs across the district have raised over $100,000 to provide...
Tap and go starts September 6
TAP and go technology will be switched on at Ararat Railway Station and...
Council & Politics
Council appoints new CEO
ARARAT Rural City Council has announced the appointment of Phuong Au as its new Chief Executive Officer for a...
25 August, 2026
Treasurer tackles regional issues
NEW Victorian Treasurer Colin Brooks spent Tuesday in Ararat meeting...
Groundswell for change says Liberal candidate
FOR Megan Read, her decision to enter politics is closely connected to...
Joyce to join farmers rally
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is set to join a farmers...
Rural & Agriculture
Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians
POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to monitor their birds as the deadly bird flu virus...
25 August, 2026
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...
Local News
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
New creative outlet for Pyrenees locals
CREATIVE locals will have a new opportunity to share their work, exchange ideas and connect with fellow writers with...
23 August, 2026
Native Flower Show returns in October
THE districts biggest gardening event of the year, The Pomonal Native...
Brisket, blues and big ambitions
THE recipe sounds almost impossible to resist: slow-cooked barbecue,...
Local singer embraces country roots with latest release
TRAWALLA local and independent singer-songwriter Stephanie Skidmore,...
Our People
In memory of Lyn
ARARAT RSL has taken steps to enshrine the memory of a former board member. Lyn Russell, who spent eight years of the...
25 August, 2026
The stories only get better with age
"CAN we just say that we’d like to deny everything in advance?” Greg...
They don’t come around very often
GARRY Todd brought up his 100th goal of the season as Ararat won the...
Wildlife carer calls it a day
AFTER more than two decades rescuing and rehabilitating injured native...
Sport
Ararat Turf Club celebrates major award
The Ararat Turf Club has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the local community after being named...
25 August, 2026
Grasshoppers surge over Giants
Navarre shook off a sluggish start to defeat Maryborough by 53 points...
Warriors charge into finals with commanding win
The Stawell Warriors will head into the Wimmera Football Netball League...
Rats hold firm to claim top spot
Ararat has survived a late scare from Horsham Saints in the final round...