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Lions too strong for Grasshoppers
Navarre tested itself against one of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League premiership contenders, going down to Harcourt by 33 points at Navarre Sports
12 May, 2026
General News
Major road safety upgrades for key freight routes
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council will complete significant safety upgrades on two key freight routes after securing...
12 May, 2026
Rural residents call for improved mobile coverage
IN an age where connectivity is essential for business, households and...
Station milestone keeps history on track
STAWELL Railway Station will mark 150 years since its official opening...
Amphitheatre News, Landsborough News, Natte Yalock News, Waubra News, Trawalla News, Moonambel News
Bringing literacy to regional areas
SMALL rural schools across the district are gaining greater access to...
Council & Politics
One Nation eyes Lowan and Ripon
Emboldened by securing its first lower-house election victory in Farrer, One Nation figureheads have signalled more...
10 May, 2026
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their...
Amphitheatre News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Evansford News, Landsborough News, Lexton News, Moonambel News, Redbank News, Snake Valley News, Waubra News
Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town...
Ararat News, Buangor News, Elmhurst News, Lake Bolac News, Maroona News, Pomonal News, Moyston News, Willaura News
Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Rural & Agriculture
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support agricultural industries. The budget includes $62 million...
12 May, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Grape Escape delivers boost to regional economy
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape has wrapped a massive three days in Halls Gap, with more 7,500 people through the gates across...
9 May, 2026
Pull on the pink for Sunday’s Mother’s Day Classic
Stawell residents are being encouraged to pull on something pink and...
Glenn Starr brings classic hits to Ararat
ARARAT residents are invited to enjoy a midweek musical escape when...
Local performers to star in Beauty and the Beast
STAWELL Performing Arts Company (SPACi) has engaged a number of local...
Our People
As I Remember - Joy Wheeler
FEW people can say they’ve seen the Queen in person—let alone four times—but for Ararat’s Joy Wheeler, those moments...
10 May, 2026
Monica Allan’s century of stories
ASK Monica Allan about her life and she won’t start with the big...
The storm, the church and the man who stayed
ON Christmas Eve, 1974, Terry Dunn wasn’t in Darwin when Cyclone Tracy...
Century milestone
THERE was laughter, cake and a room full of well-wishers at Macpherson...
Sport
Central Highlands Football Review - Round Five
In round five of the Central Highlands Football League, Carngham Linton secured its second consecutive victory while...
12 May, 2026
Lake Bolac News, Wickliffe News
Eagles overpower Magpies
Wickliffe Lake Bolac Magpies fell to Hawkesdale Macarthur Eagles by 33...
Grasshoppers cruise to fourth straight victory
Navarre’s start to the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball...
Avoca News, Natte Yalock News, Navarre News
Bulldogs continue perfect start
Avoca A-Grade netballers have continued to rack up big scores, piling on...