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Grampians access update as recovery works continue
REPAIR works have begun on Mount William Road, marking another step in the long recovery of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park following the bushfires that swept through large
22 January, 2026
General News
Updated pedestrian crossing earmarked for High Street
HIGH Street in Ararat will soon have a safer pedestrian crossing, with Ararat Rural City Council set to upgrade the...
22 January, 2026
GWM Water invites locals to capture summer by the lake
SUMMER memories made beside the region’s lakes, reservoirs and weir...
MacKenzie Falls revitalisation reaches key milestone
PLANNING for the long-anticipated revitalisation of MacKenzie Falls has...
A short detour for a long future
FOR generations, the bridge over Mount Cole Creek at Warrak has stood...
Council & Politics
Staley seeks Liberal comeback
ARARAT resident and former MP Louise Staley is attempting a political comeback. Ms Staley this week confirmed she is...
16 January, 2026
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MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
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Speed limit reductions to improve road safety
PYRENEES Shire Council is set to improve safety on six local...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
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
AC/DC memories live on
In January 1976, Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister of Australia, Rupert Hamer was Premier of Victoria and Cr Jim Dunn...
19 January, 2026
ARTS announces cast of Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce the cast of its...
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...
Our People
Life membership for Joy
By Ian Holwell, President Ararat Probus Club. AT the Probus Club of Ararat's Christmas Lunch, a special presentation...
11 January, 2026
Remembering Des Weller
THE life of Desmond John Weller was shaped by service, humility and a...
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...
Sport
WMCA enjoys a successful Country Week
The Wimmera Mallee Cricket Association under-13 representative team enjoyed a great week in Portland last week for...
22 January, 2026
Landsborough and District claim upset win
Following their successful annual tournament last week, the Landsborough...
Blizzard concludes season in style
Sarah Blizzard ended her Bobsleigh World Cup season in style, finishing...
Koalas receive an outpouring of support
Carranballac Cricket Club has returned to the cricket pitch with an...