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Strong support for refugees
RURAL Australians for Refugees (RAR) has built a strong and active presence in Ararat, with a dedicated group of local supporters working to create a welcoming environment for
21 March, 2026
General News
Fatality at Maroona
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal truck crash in Maroona last night. Emergency services...
20 March, 2026
Ararat Rotary calls for applications for this years RYLA Program
ARARAT Rotary is encouraging young people in the district to put their...
Community voices key to local health care
INPUT from the local community play a vital role in shaping health care...
Ararat juniors prepare for state firefighter championships
JUNIOR members from the Country Fire Authority brigade in Ararat are...
Council & Politics
Council to lobby for key projects
PYRENEES Shire Council says it intends lobbying all candidates in the lead-up to this year’s state election to ensure...
7 March, 2026
Urban roads to be sealed
A number of local streets in Ararat township will be upgraded to a...
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New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and...
Buangor Ben-Nevis bridge works reach construction milestone
PILING works on the new Buangor Ben-Nevis Road bridge are now complete,...
Rural & Agriculture
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year – four years ahead of...
9 March, 2026
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
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Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
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Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Shakespeare returns to Heatherlie Quarry
ONE of the Grampians’ most unusual performance spaces will come to life again this Easter, with Ozact Theatre Company...
19 March, 2026
Town Hall Hotel hosts Easter art pop-up
TWO Stawell artists will transform part of one of the town’s historic...
Three centuries of music in one night
MUSIC lovers will have the chance to experience a program spanning more...
Many cultures, one celebration
A colourful celebration of culture, food and community connection will...
Our People
Can anyone beat this?
IT seems to have been a good season for potatoes across the region, but can anyone top the efforts of Elmhurst’s John...
18 March, 2026
School fundraising helps equip Stawell CFA
A portable multi-gas detector will help Stawell CFA firefighters assess...
Murray to Moyne team raising funds for mammography unit
EAST Grampians Health Service’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay team is this...
Interfaith Iftar brings Ararat together during Ramadan
MEMBERS of Ararat’s Islamic community hosted a well attended interfaith...
Sport
SMW Rovers target breakthrough finals berth in 2026
After finishing the 2025 Mininera District Football League season in strong form, the SMW Rovers are setting their...
20 March, 2026
Beaufort eye finals under new coach
Winning seven games in 2025 and finishing ninth on the ladder, just...
Redbacks U18 girls claim impressive third
The Ararat Redbacks Under-18 girls basketball team, coached by Casanda...
Bulldogs finish on top following brilliant win
Avoca’s A-Reserve cricketers have put a tough six weeks behind them,...