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Almost 100 extra beds earmarked for local prison
THE Victorian Government has confirmed a sizeable investment at Ararat’s Hopkins Correctional Centre with work underway to grow capacity by around 100 beds. Corrections Minister
25 July, 2026
General News
Seppelt sale could uncork new era
ONE of Australia’s most historic wineries could be entering a new era after Treasury Wine Estates confirmed it is...
24 July, 2026
Ararat’s forgotten fountain
FOR decades, the McCulloch fountain in the Alexandra Gardens has been...
B4B looks to the future
BEAUFORT’s chamber of commerce held its annual meeting recently electing...
Community spirit drives new Rotary President
ARARAT’s Rotary Club has a new leader after Janette Briscoe was elected...
Council & Politics
$5 billion pledge to fix roads
NATIONALS candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong said a $5 billion road maintenance fund announced this week by the...
17 July, 2026
CCTV push reaches Opposition Leader
A campaign for public CCTV cameras in Stawell has reached the state’s...
Councils unite for improved funding model
COUNCILS from around Australia including Pyrenees Shire have taken the...
Hotel changes approved after split vote
NORTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have approved amended plans for a...
Rural & Agriculture
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost Australia’s wine industry. The legislation supports...
19 July, 2026
Local News
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed...
Local News
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top...
Local News
Planting more trees on farms
LANDHOLDERS across Victoria are being supported to integrate more trees...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Clever towns set to battle it out in crossword challenge
SEVEN townships across three central Victorian shires will go head-to-head next month as they compete to be crowned...
21 July, 2026
ARTS presents awards for Grease
FOLLOWING the successful staging of Grease at the Ararat Town Hall in...
The battle for the Golden Mug is back
THE search is on for the region’s best brew. The Greater Ararat Business...
From collar and tie to come as you are
FOR much of its early history, the Stawell Club was a place where men...
Our People
As I Remember - Brad Hunt
BRAD Hunt has had an extraordinary life journey. From attending Stawell Technical School to achieving the highest...
23 July, 2026
From a town in crisis to a running success
WHEN floods struck Halls Gap in 2011, the damage was measured not only...
Stawell volunteers in running for state honours
THE culture of volunteering at Stawell Little Athletics has earned state...
Colin is officially a BBQ legend
ARARAT District Junior Football Association volunteer Colin Prior has...
Sport
Swifts' champion Carey reaches 300-game milestone
CKS Swifts' great Scott Carey will join an elite group when he lines up for his 300th senior game for the club...
23 July, 2026
Baggies show fight in defeat
Harrow Balmoral has returned to the winners' list with an 85-point...
All-Abilities Blue Ribbon football a huge success
The Police Blue Ribbon Foundation-Ararat Branch "Spirit of Sport" All...
ADJFA Finals set to begin
This Sunday sees the start of the ADJFA finals series and our TAC Round....