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Alfred Street residents seek lower speed limit
RESIDENTS are seeking a review of the speed limit on a section of Alfred Street between Scallan Street and Darlington Road, saying the current 60km/h zone is too fast for an area
6 June, 2026
General News
Planning begins for $12.4m school upgrade
Stawell Primary School 502 has entered the first formal planning stage for its $12.397 million upgrade, with school...
6 June, 2026
Ararat rallies behind Brodie Hunter
THE Ararat community is getting behind a young kidney transplant...
160 Years of family winemaking
BEST’S Wines at Great Western celebrated a remarkable milestone over the...
Fro Yo Fun scoops up fans in Halls Gap
A NEW dessert destination in Halls Gap is quickly building a loyal...
Council & Politics
CEO resigns
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison has resigned half way through his five year...
2 June, 2026
Local News
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all...
Mayors unite over ageing roads and bridges
PYRENEES Shire Council has joined forces with neighbouring...
Kick Start grant sweetens the deal
ARARAT Rural City Council has congratulated Ange Leithhead and the team...
Rural & Agriculture
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up Australian canola production in the future,...
26 May, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday long weekend as visitors converge on the town...
5 June, 2026
Grease tickets now on sale
DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book...
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...
City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal
THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...
Our People
Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours
LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again throwing his hat into the ring at the 20th Annual...
6 June, 2026
Ararat artist takes flight in Paper Bird Illustration awards
Ararat artist Janette Lucas has been recognised after being shortlisted...
As I Remember - Una Allender
LAKE Bolac and its surrounds have been home to Una for almost her entire...
Cuppa and cake at the Décor room
ARARAT’S Decor Room hosted its Biggest Morning Tea recently, welcoming...
Sport
Netballers find their groove
STAWELL Warriors’ A-Grade netballers are starting to find their groove in 2026, recording their second consecutive...
28 May, 2026
Mounties win hard-fought contest
Last Sunday, in round seven of the ADJFA at Richardson Oval, Mounties,...
Dodds celebrates 300-game milestone
CKS Swifts stalwart Richard Dodds celebrated a major milestone last...
Warriors grind out tough victory
The Stawell Warriors ground out a hard-fought 14-point victory over...