Latest News
Backing the Blizzard one parma at a time
ARARAT RSL is throwing its support behind local Olympian Sarah Blizzard, launching a new promotion that will see $1 from every parma sold go towards supporting her bobsleigh
6 September, 2026
General News
Gearing up for Energy Breakthrough
GREAT Western Primary School is gearing up to take part in this year’s Energy Breakthrough, with its senior students...
5 September, 2026
Work underway at Alluvial Estate
WORK has commenced on the next stage of a new housing project expected...
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Legacy Week supporting local families of veterans
ARARAT Legacy is calling upon the local communities of Ararat, Stawell,...
Donations and lasting legacies secure health service’s future
FAMILY bequests generously given to the East Grampians Health Service...
Council & Politics
More police to make Stawell safer
MEMBER for Lowan Emma Kealy said operating hours at Stawell Police Station will increase if the Coalition wins...
4 September, 2026
Liberals’ plan to make Ararat safer
THE Coalition says it will increase the operating hours of the Ararat...
Local News
Ripon candidate announced by One Nation
A speech pathologist from Gippsland has been selected as One Nation's...
Council appoints new CEO
ARARAT Rural City Council has announced the appointment of Phuong Au as...
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
Beers to flow again at Elmhurst
AFTER its closure six years ago, the Elmhurst Pub is preparing to welcome locals through its doors once again. Jodie...
5 September, 2026
Lexton pub set to pour again
LEXTON’S Pyrenees Hotel is preparing to open its doors once again, with...
Ella Hooper brings the songs of Linda Ronstadt to Ararat
ARARAT will welcome Ella Hooper and an all-star band to the Ararat Town...
Local News
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I...
Our People
Medal presentation at Government House
ARARAT’S Jane Richardson made her way to Government House in Melbourne last week to officially receive her Order of...
5 September, 2026
A hot meal and a friendly face
EVERY week, a team of dedicated volunteers go to work delivering a vital...
Delivering more than a meal
EVERY week, Beaufort and Skipton Health Service prepares and delivers...
Steve closes the garden gate
For 96 years, the Hughan family have been providing plants, seeds and...
Sport
Rats to face Saints for grand final berth
Ararat will face Horsham Saints at Central Park, Stawell, this Saturday with a place in the Wimmera Football Netball...
4 September, 2026
Meek reflects on his journey from the Mininera to the AFL
Having recently notched up his 100th AFL game and preparing for another...
Warriors bow out with plenty of positives
Stawell Warriors A-Grade netballers have bowed out of the Wimmera...
Warriors’ fightback falls short
Stawell Warriors senior footballers have been forced to take the long...