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Campaigning for an end to family violence
COUNCILLOR Karen Hyslop has ushered in her second term as Northern Grampians Shire Mayor by throwing her support behind a global campaign aimed at preventing and eliminating
23 November, 2025
General News
Beaufort set to shine for third annual ‘Beaufort by Twilight’
BEAUFORT is gearing up for its third annual Beaufort by Twilight, set to illuminate the township on Friday, 5...
22 November, 2025
Ararat community walks together to honour lives lost
CLOSE to fifty people took time out last Saturday to join the annual...
Stawell SES notches up 60 years
STAWELL’s State Emergency Service branch hosted an afternoon tea at its...
Attacking fires from the sky
With summer just around the corner and the memories of last year’s...
Council & Politics
Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon
WITH a state election just 12 months away, the fight to claim the seat of Ripon is shaping as a three-way contest...
21 November, 2025
Local News
Major upgrade for Webb Street
ARARAT Rural City Council will begin construction of a new road in Webb...
New Mayor and Deputy
Cr Bob Sanders will return as Ararat's Mayor after receiving the...
Avoca News, Beaufort News, Lexton News
Ferrari elected new Pyrenees Mayor
PYRENEES Shire Council has a new Mayor in place for the next 12 months...
Rural & Agriculture
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female shearer. On Wednesday, October 15, in a...
5 November, 2025
Local wool ambassador hits the global stage
STOCKYARD Hill farmer Katherine Bain is proving that the future of...
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Vegie Patch readying for spring time
AS the days lengthen and the chill in the air lessens, gardeners are...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Madness and mayhem at the Spyglass Club
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society’s end of year production of ‘Spy Club’ is set to provide audiences with plenty of...
20 November, 2025
Last Ararat Live for 25
ARARAT Live has been forced to change to the original advertised act for...
Gearing up for McHappy car show
AN exciting display featuring impressive automobiles owned by local car...
Come to the show this Sunday
THE Beaufort Show offers something for everyone this Sunday. There are...
Our People
Dean Morris’s New project ‘The Strength of Women’ begins
FOLLOWING the sell-out success of The Weight of Men, Beaufort photographer, Dean Morris has already begun a new...
21 November, 2025
Local News
Insights into a serial killer
enthralled in the drama has been pieced together in a remarkable book...
Local News
Ararat officer honoured with award for the fight against family violence
An Ararat-based Victoria Police officer has been recognised for her...
Finding inspiration in unlikely places
A talented author who spent his formative years growing up in Stawell...
Sport
Christmas and New Year racedays headline Stawell’s return to the track
Stawell Racing Club are set to host two huge racedays over the Christmas and New Year period, the first meetings on...
21 November, 2025
Price secures place in Strikers emerging squad
Ararat's Bridie Price will relish the next twelve months, not only...
Stawell’s Mahli Willis shines on UK Futsal Tour
Stawell’s Mahli Willis helped the Australian Futsal Team to victory in...
Ararat News, Lake Bolac News, Landsborough News, Stawell News
Ararat VRI claims strong victory
Ararat VRI are a game clear in second place, following a strong 88-60...



