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Shannon's push for mental health awareness
ON average, nine people die by suicide every day in Australia — seven men and two women. For Gason People and Culture Officer Shannon McGrath, that number is far too high.
6 June, 2026
General News
Ararat rallies behind Brodie Hunter
THE Ararat community is getting behind a young kidney transplant recipient through a new Go-Fund-Me campaign. Brodie...
5 June, 2026
160 Years of family winemaking
BEST’S Wines at Great Western celebrated a remarkable milestone over the...
Fro Yo Fun scoops up fans in Halls Gap
A NEW dessert destination in Halls Gap is quickly building a loyal...
Flags raised for National Sorry Day
FLAGS were raised at Northern Grampians Shire Council sites last week to...
Council & Politics
CEO resigns
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison has resigned half way through his five year...
2 June, 2026
Local News
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all...
Mayors unite over ageing roads and bridges
PYRENEES Shire Council has joined forces with neighbouring...
Kick Start grant sweetens the deal
ARARAT Rural City Council has congratulated Ange Leithhead and the team...
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
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday long weekend as visitors converge on the town...
5 June, 2026
Grease tickets now on sale
DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book...
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...
City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal
THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...
Our People
Ararat artist takes flight in Paper Bird Illustration awards
Ararat artist Janette Lucas has been recognised after being shortlisted for the 2026 Paper Bird Illustration...
4 June, 2026
As I Remember - Una Allender
LAKE Bolac and its surrounds have been home to Una for almost her entire...
Cuppa and cake at the Décor room
ARARAT’S Decor Room hosted its Biggest Morning Tea recently, welcoming...
Surprise honour for Stawell harness stalwart
JEFF Hargreaves thought he had been invited away for a good night out....
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...