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Buangor Ben-Nevis bridge works reach construction milestone
PILING works on the new Buangor Ben-Nevis Road bridge are now complete, with construction of the bridge abutments underway as Ararat Rural City Council progresses this important
16 February, 2026
General News
Fire hazard notices rise as council steps up inspections
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council has already issued 189 Fire Prevention Notices during the current fire hazard...
15 February, 2026
Pet identification remains a major issue
ARARAT Rural City Council is reminding pet owners of their...
Onsite pharmacist trial at Willaura Health Care
PHARMACIST Somnath Sakthi Sekaran has been welcomed at Willaura Health...
Halls Gap bus service at a crossroads
Fewer than 10 passenger trips a day were taken on V/Line coach services...
Council & Politics
Tehan resigns from front bench, runs for deputy
THE Member for Wannon Dan Tehan is one on many Liberals who resigned from Shadow Cabinet yesterday ahead of a...
13 February, 2026
Businesses benefit from Facade Grant support
ARARAT Rural City Council has supported local business We're Knot Crazy...
Ararat News, Beaufort News, Avoca News
Staley seeks Liberal comeback
ARARAT resident and former MP Louise Staley is attempting a political...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
Rural & Agriculture
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project, delivering a secure water supply to 199 district...
6 February, 2026
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Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Big splash at Avoca Pool tomorrow
BELGRAVIA Leisure is inviting the Avoca and surrounding community to make a splash this weekend at a fun-filled Disco...
14 February, 2026
Musicians strike a chord
THE Ararat Senior Citizens Club was alive with music last Sunday,...
Laneway art brings local landscapes to life
ANNE-Marie Randall’s landscape paintings have transformed the...
Over 60 stallholders coming to Willaura Market
WILLAURA is set to welcome the annual Willaura Health Care Outdoor...
Our People
Murph marks 38 years of service
38 years with the same employer is a long time. But Beaufort’s Shayne Murphy has loved and cherished his job ever...
15 February, 2026
A life well lived: Gloria Pyke marks 104 years
GLORIA Pyke could be the oldest resident living in Northern Grampians...
Mt Bolton Lions step up for locals
IN the middle of a hot summer, chopping and splitting firewood is not on...
Community invited to join stage debut
MEMBERS of the community are invited to be part of production written...
Sport
St Arnaud swimmers shine in Ararat
Last Saturday, Ararat hosted a round of the Wimmera District 12 Championships with St Arnaud swimmers all performing...
13 February, 2026
Stawell clubs set to light up finals
The regular season of the Grampians Playing Area Lawn Bowls Pennant...
Swimmers dominate meet
Ararat hosted a Wimmera District 12 swimming meet last Saturday, with...
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Lake Bolac and District finish season on high
Lake Bolac and District Bowling Club ended their season on a high note,...