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Mighty train returning to the region
ONE of Australia’s most magnificent travel experiences is set to include our region in its itinerary this summer, bringing with it the awe-inspiring sight of a majestic 700-metre
25 November, 2025
General News
Contractor appointed for battery project
ARARAT Rural City Council has revealed Indigo Power has been selected to deliver the 'Powering Resilience in the...
25 November, 2025
Free cultural showcase lunch to celebrate diversity
MEMBERS of the community are invited to a cultural showcase lunch to...
Peter FitzSimons draws a full house
BESTSELLING author Peter FitzSimons drew a packed audience at the...
Our strongest woman earns a surprise invitation
LOCAL Business woman Hayley Collicoat has been left stunned after...
Council & Politics
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...
23 November, 2025
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Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon
WITH a state election just 12 months away, the fight to claim the seat...
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...
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
Show attracts a bumper crowd
Over a thousand people rolled up to Goldfields Recreation Reserve last Sunday for a huge day of fun at the Beaufort...
22 November, 2025
Madness and mayhem at the Spyglass Club
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society’s end of year production of ‘Spy Club’...
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...
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...
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Ararat VRI claims strong victory
Ararat VRI are a game clear in second place, following a strong 88-60...