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Grampians paramedic calls time on 50-year career
WHEN Ian Jones first climbed into the back of an ambulance, he was 17 years old and did not yet have his driver’s licence. He could not sit behind the wheel, so he was sent
11 May, 2026
General News
Blooming busy for Mother’s Day
FLORISTS worked around the clock this week in preparation for one of their busiest times of the year. At Ararat’s...
10 May, 2026
Postcards and a heartfelt message, Australia Post and Beyond Blue bring back the Fairy Wren postcards
CONNECTION Postcards initiative is back for 2026, delivered by Australia...
Help reimagine Ararat’s eastern entrance
HAVE YOU Ever wanted to design a town’s welcome sign? Ararat Rural City...
Plans underway for Avoca Railway’s 150th celebrations
PLANNING is underway to mark a major milestone for the Avoca community,...
Council & Politics
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their candidate for the seat of Ripon for November’s...
14 April, 2026
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Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town...
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
Rural & Agriculture
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its trade agreement, after finalising a free...
24 April, 2026
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Grape Escape delivers boost to regional economy
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape has wrapped a massive three days in Halls Gap, with more 7,500 people through the gates across...
9 May, 2026
Pull on the pink for Sunday’s Mother’s Day Classic
Stawell residents are being encouraged to pull on something pink and...
Glenn Starr brings classic hits to Ararat
ARARAT residents are invited to enjoy a midweek musical escape when...
Local performers to star in Beauty and the Beast
STAWELL Performing Arts Company (SPACi) has engaged a number of local...
Our People
As I Remember - Joy Wheeler
FEW people can say they’ve seen the Queen in person—let alone four times—but for Ararat’s Joy Wheeler, those moments...
10 May, 2026
Monica Allan’s century of stories
ASK Monica Allan about her life and she won’t start with the big...
The storm, the church and the man who stayed
ON Christmas Eve, 1974, Terry Dunn wasn’t in Darwin when Cyclone Tracy...
Century milestone
THERE was laughter, cake and a room full of well-wishers at Macpherson...
Sport
Pumas building strong culture
Moyston Willaura’s A-Grade netballers may still be searching for their first win of the season, but the foundations...
8 May, 2026
Warriors push Demons in spirited showing
Stawell Warriors A-Grade netballers have pushed premiership contenders...
Rovers just fall short
Last Sunday in round four of the ADJFA, the vastly improved Rovers came...
Warriors dominate to stay unbeaten
Stawell Warriors have continued their perfect start to the Wimmera...