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Funding remains hurdle for Halls Gap bus proposal
A major push to improve public transport links through the Grampians has reached a new stage, with the Department of Transport and Planning confirming there are no short-term plans
31 May, 2026
General News
Bust on illegal activity
VICTORIA Police executed two separate search warrants across Ararat last week, resulting in the seizure of alleged...
30 May, 2026
Fire rips through Ararat units
A late-night fire in Ararat destroyed one residential unit and damaged a...
Renewable Energy Zones confirmed
The Victorian Government has formally declared five onshore renewable...
150 years of rail
PASSENGER trains to Stawell may be few and far between these days, but...
Council & Politics
Mayors unite over ageing roads and bridges
PYRENEES Shire Council has joined forces with neighbouring municipalities in a push to restore road and bridge...
29 May, 2026
Kick Start grant sweetens the deal
ARARAT Rural City Council has congratulated Ange Leithhead and the team...
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Council CEO resigns
Pyrenees Shire Council CEO Jim Nolan has announced his resignation from...
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One Nation eyes Lowan and Ripon
Emboldened by securing its first lower-house election victory in Farrer,...
Rural & Agriculture
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up Australian canola production in the future,...
26 May, 2026
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Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
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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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the duo, Brooke Taylor and Delsinki, who last...
18 May, 2026
City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal
THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...
Fresh new exhibition comes to Art Trax
A fresh and vibrant exhibition is lighting up Beaufort this May, with...
Historic stables reimagined at Mount William Station
MOUNT William Station at Willaura has enjoyed a stellar year, capping...
Our People
One mil at a time
FOR close to two decades, Angus McIntosh has been quietly recording the rainfall at Snake Valley, helping locals and...
30 May, 2026
Six new Aussies
PYRENEES Shire Council welcomed six new citizens at a...
Biggest Morning Tea raises funds for cancer support
ARARAT Neighbourhood House hosted its Biggest Morning Tea on Wednesday,...
Chics With Attitude rising from the ashes in Avoca
AFTER Avoca’s Country Women’s Association branch folded last October,...
Sport
Netballers find their groove
STAWELL Warriors’ A-Grade netballers are starting to find their groove in 2026, recording their second consecutive...
28 May, 2026
Mounties win hard-fought contest
Last Sunday, in round seven of the ADJFA at Richardson Oval, Mounties,...
Dodds celebrates 300-game milestone
CKS Swifts stalwart Richard Dodds celebrated a major milestone last...
Warriors grind out tough victory
The Stawell Warriors ground out a hard-fought 14-point victory over...