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Emus stay in finals hunt as Roos rise and Crows respond
The race for Central Highlands Netball League finals spots intensified in round 15 as Skipton kept its top-eight hopes alive, Waubra's resurgence gathered further momentum, and
27 July, 2026
General News
AusAlert testing today
TESTING of Australia’s new emergency alert system will take place later today and residents are being urged not to...
27 July, 2026
Just five days to claim rego rebate
ARARAT and Pyrenees residents have just five days to claim a 20% rebate...
Major highway service centre planned for Great Western
A major highway service centre proposed for Great Western is expected to...
Progress continues on local infrastructure and housing
WORKS on the Ararat Pony Club’s new covered sports arena are entering...
Council & Politics
Defiant premier to fight for leadership if challenged
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced she will fight to keep her job, vowing to stand as a candidate if her...
27 July, 2026
Local News
$5 billion pledge to fix roads
NATIONALS candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong said a $5 billion road...
CCTV push reaches Opposition Leader
A campaign for public CCTV cameras in Stawell has reached the state’s...
Councils unite for improved funding model
COUNCILS from around Australia including Pyrenees Shire have taken the...
Rural & Agriculture
One life lost on farms every six days
ONE person died on an Australian farm roughly every six days last year, according to new figures released as part of...
24 July, 2026
Local News
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost...
Local News
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed...
Local News
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Local singer embraces country roots with latest release
TRAWALLA local and independent singer-songwriter Stephanie Skidmore, better known by her stage name Steffii, is...
26 July, 2026
Beaufort rugged up for winter twilight market
There was a real sense of winter magic in the air as locals wrapped...
Clever towns set to battle it out in crossword challenge
SEVEN townships across three central Victorian shires will go...
ARTS presents awards for Grease
FOLLOWING the successful staging of Grease at the Ararat Town Hall in...
Our People
Above and beyond - Skipton Fire Brigade celebrates its people
SKIPTON Fire Brigade recently held its annual Awards Presentation Night, recognising the remarkable dedication and...
25 July, 2026
As I Remember - Brad Hunt
BRAD Hunt has had an extraordinary life journey. From attending Stawell...
From a town in crisis to a running success
WHEN floods struck Halls Gap in 2011, the damage was measured not only...
Stawell volunteers in running for state honours
THE culture of volunteering at Stawell Little Athletics has earned state...
Sport
Swifts' champion Carey reaches 300-game milestone
CKS Swifts' great Scott Carey will join an elite group when he lines up for his 300th senior game for the club...
23 July, 2026
Baggies show fight in defeat
Harrow Balmoral has returned to the winners' list with an 85-point...
All-Abilities Blue Ribbon football a huge success
The Police Blue Ribbon Foundation-Ararat Branch "Spirit of Sport" All...
ADJFA Finals set to begin
This Sunday sees the start of the ADJFA finals series and our TAC Round....