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Rats bow out, two sides remain
Ararat Rats’ A-Grade netballers have bowed out of the Wimmera Football Netball League finals, but the B-Grade and 17-and-under sides remain in premiership contention following the
9 September, 2026
General News
More than a secret handshake: Freemasons dispel the myths
FREEMASONRY has been part of Ararat’s history for more than 165 years. Freemasons first arrived in the district in...
8 September, 2026
Gravity stays behind the cameras
THE team responsible for producing the television coverage of the...
Commonwealth Bank backs food relief initiative
ARARAT’s Community Food Van has received a financial boost thanks to the...
Lions’ care continues at Lowe Street
MARY Schwencke may no longer work at 70 Lowe Street, but leaving the job...
Council & Politics
Nationals pledge help for country councils
THE Nationals say they are backing rural councils like Northern Grampians Shire with a plan to deliver fair funding...
8 September, 2026
On an island over farmer fines
A NORTHERN Grampians councillor has stood alone against calls for fines...
More police to make Stawell safer
MEMBER for Lowan Emma Kealy said operating hours at Stawell Police...
Liberals’ plan to make Ararat safer
THE Coalition says it will increase the operating hours of the Ararat...
Rural & Agriculture
Bird Flu detected in Pyrenees Shire
THE Pyrenees Shire has reported its first confirmed case of the H5 virus also knows as bird flu. The Department of...
4 September, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians
POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to...
Ewe beauty, a ripper day at Marnoo
TORRENTIAL rain failed to dampen spirits at Marnoo last Wednesday as...
289 ewes stolen from Lexton
BEAUFORT Police are investigating the theft of 289 pregnant ewes from a...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Old blankets tell new stories
WOOLLEN blankets once made to keep people warm have found a very different purpose in a new exhibition at Ararat...
6 September, 2026
A passion in full bloom
JOHN Welsh only has to step into his backyard to be surrounded by the...
Beers to flow again at Elmhurst
AFTER its closure six years ago, the Elmhurst Pub is preparing to...
Lexton pub set to pour again
LEXTON’S Pyrenees Hotel is preparing to open its doors once again, with...
Our People
Life membership for history stalwart
AROUND 31 years ago, Diane Western and her husband Tim were the driving force behind an initiative to preserve local...
7 September, 2026
Backing the Blizzard one parma at a time
ARARAT RSL is throwing its support behind local Olympian Sarah Blizzard,...
Summerfield Winery wins big
FAMILY owned Summerfield Winery is celebrating after taking home the...
Medal presentation at Government House
ARARAT’S Jane Richardson made her way to Government House in Melbourne...
Sport
Warriors’ premiership defence stays alive
Stawell Warriors’ C-Reserve netballers have kept their premiership defence alive, booking their place in the Wimmera...
8 September, 2026
Hamilton confident Onley can fire in final week
Ararat cyclist Lucas Hamilton is looking forward to the third and final...
Bulldogs roar into grand final
SMW Rovers’ 13-and-under netballers have booked their place in the...
Eagles hold nerve to book grand final spot
Ararat Eagles A-Grade netballers have booked their place in the Mininera...