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Emergency water points in focus as fire season tightens grip
AS bushfire season intensifies across western Victoria, councils and emergency authorities are urging residents and landholders in fire-prone areas to familiarise themselves with
20 January, 2026
General News
Blaze reignites memories of ’77
AS the recent bushfire surged through Carranballac, Robert Fraser did not hesitate. He was at Lake Bolac when the...
19 January, 2026
Help needed to locate Allan
60-year-old Allan South Australian man’s vehicle was located in Ararat...
Local News
Stawell Fire Brigade set for 2026
AFTER attending 193 callouts in 2025, the same amount as the previous...
Questions remain
SIX months after a wind turbine burned at the Bulgana Green Power Hub...
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THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...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
Combine looks toward tough two weeks as cricket resumes
Swifts/Great Western cricket club have the Horsham Cricket Association finals in sight as the competition resumes...
16 January, 2026
Hamilton gearing up for huge season
Ararat cyclist Lucas Hamilton is gearing up for the Tour Down Under,...
Stawell News, Great Western News, Pomonal News, Halls Gap News
GCA concludes challenging Country Week
The Grampians Cricket Association’s under-13 and under-15 teams...
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Landsborough hosts strong contingent at annual tournament
Landsborough and District Bowling Club held their annual tournament last...