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Stawell Little Athletics starting to thrive
Stawell Little Athletics (SLA) has grown over the last three years, starting with 47 athletes in the 2023/2024 season, to now have 100 athletes for the 2025/2026.
12 December, 2025
General News
Ararat apprentice named finalist in state training awards
ARARAT’S Imy Pinniger has been recognised for her commitment to learning and dedication to the beauty industry,...
10 December, 2025
Reverse Advent Calendar supports local families
THE Reverse Advent Calendar initiative is returning for another year,...
Parking shortage sparks council frustration
ARARAT Rural City Council says the massive expansion of East Grampians...
Pyrenees residents stand against violence
AS part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, Pyrenees Shire Council...
Council & Politics
Nationals say Ripon is in their sights
WITH a state election exactly one year away, the Nationals have stepped up their campaign with a week long blitz of...
1 December, 2025
Council flags $15 million transformation of A & J McDonald Centre
ARARAT Rural City Council will join forces with Grampians Community...
Mallee MP pleased with net zero decision
MUCH has been made this week about the Liberal party’s decision to...
Long-term vision adopted for Waubra Reserve
PYRENEES Shire Council has adopted a long-term strategic vision for the...
Rural & Agriculture
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and...
30 November, 2025
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...
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026 production will be the hit musical...
3 December, 2025
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this...
The best of Spring Fest
THIS year’s Skipton Spring Festival didn’t disappoint with well over a...
Show attracts a bumper crowd
Over a thousand people rolled up to Goldfields Recreation Reserve last...
Our People
Business After Dark at the Wine Shed
November's Business After Dark took members of the Greater Ararat Business Network to Pomonal to discover Barney’s...
4 December, 2025
Willaura Captain focused on training, youth and the future
WILLAURA CFA’s new captain, Joel Michell, has hit the ground running...
Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents have until next Friday, December 5 to...
Ararat News, Lake Bolac News, Willaura News
Jill retires after extraordinary 70 year career
IN all probability, local nurse Jill Broderick can boast the longest...
Sport
Blue skies return in round eight
Blue skies appeared just in time for both Ararat and District Tennis Association Round eight matches to go ahead over...
11 December, 2025
Combine hand Warriors' first loss in strong performance
With day one of their two-day match washed out, Swifts-Great Western and...
Double delight for Dunmore
Zac Dunmore was awarded the Ararat Redbacks and Country Basketball...
Bulls fall short in high-scoring encounter
A half-century to Kriss Ellis wasn’t enough for the Beaufort Bulls to...