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Rats show Faith in Biddle
Faith Biddle has been appointed Ararat Rats’ A-Grade netball coach for 2026, with the Rats showing support in the defender after moving to the club at the beginning of this year.
31 October, 2025
General News
Lexton Halloween Trail brings spooky fun to town
LEXTON families are set for a frightfully fun evening this Halloween, with Hayley Marcos and Christine Richards...
30 October, 2025
Ararat News, Beaufort News, Avoca News, Stawell News
Consider distance when transporting livestock
IN Australia, livestock often travel many kilometres, in some cases even...
Brian Nankervis delights the crowd at Willaura
THE Willaura Hall was filled with laughter recently when Brian...
A taste of Chinese culture
A group of Stawell Secondary College students have returned from an...
Council & Politics
Illegal dumping funds welcomed by council
NORTHERN Grampians Shire has welcome extra funding to crack down on illegal dumping of rubbish. The State Government...
29 October, 2025
Dyson’s Wannon campaign among Australia’s best funded
THIS year’s federal election campaign in Wannon was officially a big...
Doors officially open at new Natte Yallock Fire Station
EMERGENCY Services Minister Vicki Ward officially opened the new Natte...
Wandering dogs remain a concern
RESIDENTS across Stawell and surrounding areas continue to raise...
Rural & Agriculture
Vegie Patch readying for spring time
AS the days lengthen and the chill in the air lessens, gardeners are getting their mojo back and enjoying the warmer...
1 October, 2025
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Local News
Support for local wildlife volunteers
WILDLIFE rescue volunteers in Amphitheatre and Trawalla have been given...
Sheep shortages driving up prices
PADDOCKS around the region are looking green at the moment following...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Avoca gears up for town-wide garage sale
AVOCA’s whole-town garage sale is set to take place today, October 26th, with locals and businesses joining in for a...
25 October, 2025
Local News
Ladies, grab your fascinators
THE fun and frivolity of dressing up on Oaks Day is a time-honoured...
Avoca set to open Barking Owl Arts Festival
AVOCA Community Arts and Gardens will open their ‘Barking Owl Arts...
Local News
The Pyrenees regains regional shield
WINES from the Pyrenees Shire have excelled at the annual Western...
Our People
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family legacy as the third generation to lead the local...
2 October, 2025
Cameron Evans to lead health service Board
NEW East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Cameron Evans is looking...
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal...
The journey to becoming a treasured local
EVERY now and then a community is lucky enough to have a character move...
Sport
Ararat VRI win thriller
Ararat VRI defeated Chalambar Bowls 74-71 in a thriller in round four of the Grampians Lawn Bowls Pennant season.
30 October, 2025
Karslake celebrates milestone
Lexton Cricket Club life member Bryce Karslake continues to shine,...
Derbies bring the heat
Rain couldn’t dampen the local derby between Stawell Golf and Stawell...
Beaufort derby washed out
The Beaufort cricket club derby in the Maryborough Cricket Association...