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Blizzard books Olympic berth after breakthrough season
After a season of significant improvement, Australian bobsleigh pilot Sarah Blizzard has qualified for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which begin on Friday, February 6.
26 January, 2026
General News
Council says progress is being made on town eyesores
ARARAT Rural City Council admits two sites in central Ararat surrounded by scaffolding are a frustration, but...
25 January, 2026
Coming together for cricket
THE Beaufort Cricket Club has rallied in support of neighbouring...
Ararat North Primary School on the rise in 2026
ARARAT North Primary School is continuing its upward trajectory in 2026,...
In memory of a dedicated volunteer
THE Ararat Cemetery Trust has honoured the life and legacy of...
Council & Politics
Staley seeks Liberal comeback
ARARAT resident and former MP Louise Staley is attempting a political comeback. Ms Staley this week confirmed she is...
16 January, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
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Speed limit reductions to improve road safety
PYRENEES Shire Council is set to improve safety on six local...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
Rural & Agriculture
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
15 December, 2025
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female...
Local wool ambassador hits the global stage
STOCKYARD Hill farmer Katherine Bain is proving that the future of...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Great Western gears up for today's annual cup
GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today (Saturday) when it hosts their annual race with...
24 January, 2026
AC/DC memories live on
In January 1976, Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister of Australia, Rupert...
ARTS announces cast of Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce the cast of its...
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026...
Our People
Stawell teenager saddles up for Rodeo Queen Quest
STAWELL teenager Chelsea Walker has been named a 2026 Australian Rodeo Queen Quest finalist after a successful...
25 January, 2026
Life membership for Joy
By Ian Holwell, President Ararat Probus Club. AT the Probus Club of...
Remembering Des Weller
THE life of Desmond John Weller was shaped by service, humility and a...
Business After Dark at the Wine Shed
November's Business After Dark took members of the Greater Ararat...
Sport
New era at Grampians Field and Game
Grampians Field and Game were going to host their first monthly shoot for the year this coming Sunday, marking a new...
23 January, 2026
Cricket veterans set to light up Stawell
This coming Sunday, the Hamilton veteran cricket team will play a...
Rhymney/Moyston eye finals on cricket return
Rhymney/Moyston are eyeing the finals when the Horsham Cricket...
Kookaburras look to continue undefeated season
In their first season in the Horsham Cricket Association, the Halls Gap...