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Camp Quality weekend offers hope, friendship and fun
CHILDEN impacted by cancer from across Victoria came to Halls Gap recently for a much needed break with their families.
19 May, 2026
General News
Baking up support for Ararat Retirement Village
ARARAT Retirement Village Ladies Auxiliary members were hard at work recently preparing homemade treats for their...
18 May, 2026
Monday racing returns to Stawell
WHILE the crowds may not rival the thousands who packed the course for...
Cost pressure drives demand for Ararat Community Food Van
Cost pressures drives demand for Ararat Community Food Van
Salvos say more locals seeking help for first time
THE Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal is under way, with Greater...
Council & Politics
One Nation eyes Lowan and Ripon
Emboldened by securing its first lower-house election victory in Farrer, One Nation figureheads have signalled more...
10 May, 2026
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their...
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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...
Rural & Agriculture
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support agricultural industries. The budget includes $62 million...
12 May, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the duo, Brooke Taylor and Delsinki, who last...
18 May, 2026
City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal
THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...
Fresh new exhibition comes to Art Trax
A fresh and vibrant exhibition is lighting up Beaufort this May, with...
Historic stables reimagined at Mount William Station
MOUNT William Station at Willaura has enjoyed a stellar year, capping...
Our People
Cheers to 90 years
WHEN it came time to celebrate his 90th birthday, Ron Davies could not think of a better location than Stawell...
18 May, 2026
Y-Zetts mark half a century of giving
WHEN the Y-Zetts first gathered in a Stawell lounge room in 1975, they...
Quilters stitch community spirit into cancer fundraiser
THE Stawell Quilters are once again throwing their support behind cancer...
Remembering Beaufort’s first jobs
BEAUFORT Historical Society is inviting the community to share memories...
Sport
Baggies searching for four-quarter consistency
Swifts senior footballers are continuing to battle inconsistency after suffering a 22-point loss to Edenhope Apsley...
13 May, 2026
Ararat News, Willaura News, Moyston News
Eagles overpower Pumas
Ararat Eagles have bounced back from its loss to Tatyoon to defeat...
Baggies showing signs of improvement
Swifts’ A-Grade netballers are continuing to show encouraging signs of...
Rovers secure first win
Last Sunday in our Mother’s Day round, Rovers continued on with their...