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Batsiua breaks Saints hearts
Stawell Warriors have kept their hopes of a top-three finish alive after producing a thrilling one-point victory over Horsham Saints at Coughlin Park in round 16 of the Wimmera
12 August, 2026
General News
Stepping up for firefighter stair climb
ARARAT emergency service volunteers are preparing to tackle the annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb next month,...
11 August, 2026
Vietnam veterans remembered at annual service
VIETNAM veterans, their families and members of the public from across...
Centuries of Bible history coming to Stawell
A TRAVELLING exhibition featuring handwritten manuscripts, historic...
Old Beaufort Primary School Master Plan released
THE future vision for the Old Beaufort Primary School site in Hill...
Council & Politics
Sally Jones hits the ground listening
SALLY Jones has started at the Pyrenees Shire’s Interim CEO while the organisation seeks a permanent replacement for...
11 August, 2026
Council readies funding blueprint for redevelopment
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council is expected to unveil a funding...
Marnoo to host Hanson
AS the Ripon electorate heads towards a closely watched state election,...
Push to honour Chinese pioneer
THE naming of a lane running between Banfield Street and George Road is...
Rural & Agriculture
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray River is creating a perfect storm for the...
8 August, 2026
Kelvin remains Australia’s top sheep assessor
ARARAT’S Kelvin Donnan has been crowned AuctionsPlus' Top Throughput...
Local News
One life lost on farms every six days
ONE person died on an Australian farm roughly every six days last year,...
Local News
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Brisket, blues and big ambitions
THE recipe sounds almost impossible to resist: slow-cooked barbecue, cold craft beer and live blues music beneath the...
9 August, 2026
Local singer embraces country roots with latest release
TRAWALLA local and independent singer-songwriter Stephanie Skidmore,...
Beaufort rugged up for winter twilight market
There was a real sense of winter magic in the air as locals wrapped...
Clever towns set to battle it out in crossword challenge
SEVEN townships across three central Victorian shires will go...
Our People
Celebrating educators who make a difference
ARARAT 800's Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program recognised OSHC Educators' Day recently, recognising the...
9 August, 2026
Stawell CFA returns to stair climb challenge
STAWELL CFA members will once again tackle the Annual Melbourne...
Skipton's Centenarian
A special celebration took place last Sunday to celebrate a much loved...
Ararat Lion receives organisation's highest honour
LONG-serving Ararat Lions Club member Jo Richie has been recognised for...
Sport
Eagles surge clear to tame Pumas
Ararat Eagles defeated a spirited Moyston Willaura by 60 points at Alexandra Oval in round 15 of the Mininera...
11 August, 2026
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MCDFNL Netball Review - Round 17
In round 17 of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball...
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Eagles too powerful for young Pumas
Ararat Eagles were too strong for Moyston Willaura last Saturday,...
Bombers crowned 2026 premiers and champions
Last Sunday, the Bombers capped off a great season when they defeated a...