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Rats send strong message despite defeat
Ararat A-Grade netballers have sent a strong message to the rest of the competition after pushing reigning benchmark Horsham Saints all the way before falling 67-55 at Alexandra
22 June, 2026
General News
Young minds help shape vision for Ararat’s eastern entrance
YOUNG residents have been asked to give their views on the proposed look of Ararat’s eastern entrance. Mayor, Cr Bob...
22 June, 2026
Police welfare check surprises bushwalker
FOR many bushwalkers, personal safety is always front of mind. Whether...
Local News
Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland
A single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain...
Tiny Towns boost for Lexton
LEXTON is set for a new and improved playground after securing $46,000...
Council & Politics
Another candidate enters the race
A fourth candidate has entered the race for the seat of Ripon. Ararat resident Bernard Quince confirmed this week...
13 June, 2026
Council records strong community satisfaction results
ARARAT Rural City Council has welcomed the results of the 2026 Local...
CEO resigns
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison has...
Local News
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all...
Rural & Agriculture
Bioenergy project targets 2028 gas production
MORE than a year after its last major public update, Ararat’s $400 million bioenergy project is still moving forward,...
21 June, 2026
Snake Valley unites against gorse
THE distinctive yellow flowers of gorse are appearing across the region...
Local News
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Music and coffee for a good cause
STAWELL residents gathered at the Town Hall Hotel Lounge Bar recently for an afternoon of live music, coffee and...
10 June, 2026
GLOW festival countdown begins
HALLS Gap is preparing to shine again, with GLOW — Bringing Light to...
Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday...
Grease tickets now on sale
DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book...
Our People
Top award for Skipton grocers
THE staff at Skipton Country Grocers have been recognised for excellence at a recent awards ceremony. Skipton Country...
18 June, 2026
The long way home: Fifty years of friendship, service and community
FOR most people in Stawell, the Monaghan name probably arrives with...
Celebrating 45 years of dedication to education
AFTER nearly five decades of dedication to education, Beaufort Secondary...
Joyce Dowsett OAM recognised posthumously in King’s Honours
As the sun set on Stawell resident Joyce Dowsett’s life in September,...
Sport
Rats climb to the summit following statement win
Ararat has surged to the top of the Wimmera Football Netball League ladder for the first time this season after...
22 June, 2026
Refreshed Warriors eye return to winners list
The Stawell Warriors are refreshed following a two-week bye and will...
Bulldogs set for Swans showdown
SMW Rovers will be searching for their first win of the season when they...
Warriors ready for Roos challenge
Following two weeks off the court, the Stawell Warriors’ A-Grade...