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A short detour for a long future
FOR generations, the bridge over Mount Cole Creek at Warrak has stood quietly on the Buangor–Ben Nevis Road, a modest timber crossing bearing the weight of farm machinery, school
21 January, 2026
General News
Gorrinn Village opens new Willow Wing
Ararat’s Gorrinn Village has officially opened its newest wing, with Willow Wing welcoming residents last month, just...
20 January, 2026
Greenfingers in Full Bloom for 2026
STAWELL’s Greenfingers nursery is gearing up for a big month with...
Concongella News, Glenorchy News, Great Western News, Halls Gap News, Landsborough News, Marnoo News
Emergency water points in focus as fire season tightens grip
AS bushfire season intensifies across western Victoria, councils and...
A commitment at Carranballac
THE ruins of Carranballac Cricket Club this week became a symbol of the...
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
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...
Amphitheatre News, Avoca News, Evansford News, Landsborough News, Lexton News, Moonambel News, Redbank News, Snake Valley News, Waubra News
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THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...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
Bulldogs hold off Colts Phelans to remain unbeaten
Avoca started 2026 where they left 2025 off, claiming a high-scoring win against Colts Phelans at Avoca Recreation...
20 January, 2026
Local News
GCA claims one win during Country Week
The Grampians Cricket Association’s under-14 girls team won one match...
Red claim strong win as Bulls lose thriller
An excellent knock from Thomas Grant has led Beaufort Red to a win over...
Great Western News, Stawell News
Combine looks toward tough two weeks as cricket resumes
Swifts/Great Western cricket club have the Horsham Cricket Association...