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Plans underway for Avoca Railway’s 150th celebrations
PLANNING is underway to mark a major milestone for the Avoca community, with the Avoca Railway set to celebrate 150 years. Avoca Arts and Gardens is leading preparations for the
9 May, 2026
General News
Growing your own to lessen the strain
WITH the rising cost of living and surging fuel prices, many households are looking for ways to cut costs and save...
7 May, 2026
Police operating hours will remain
ARARAT Police Station will maintain its current operating hours despite...
Aradale visitor centre to open doors for a first look
THE Friends of J Ward are inviting the community to step into history,...
Digital overhaul positions AME Systems for the future
A multi-million-dollar digital transformation at Ararat’s largest...
Council & Politics
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their candidate for the seat of Ripon for November’s...
14 April, 2026
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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...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
Rural & Agriculture
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its trade agreement, after finalising a free...
24 April, 2026
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...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Pull on the pink for Sunday’s Mother’s Day Classic
Stawell residents are being encouraged to pull on something pink and lace up their running shoes this Sunday as the...
8 May, 2026
Glenn Starr brings classic hits to Ararat
ARARAT residents are invited to enjoy a midweek musical escape when...
Local performers to star in Beauty and the Beast
STAWELL Performing Arts Company (SPACi) has engaged a number of local...
Fungi take centre stage at WAMA
WAMA’s newest exhibition, Entanglements with Fungi: Life, Death and...
Our People
Monica Allan’s century of stories
ASK Monica Allan about her life and she won’t start with the big moments. She starts, instead, with the leeches.
3 May, 2026
The storm, the church and the man who stayed
ON Christmas Eve, 1974, Terry Dunn wasn’t in Darwin when Cyclone Tracy...
Century milestone
THERE was laughter, cake and a room full of well-wishers at Macpherson...
As I Remember - Geoff Penna
Geoff’s enthusiasm and warm welcome begin the moment we sit down for the...
Sport
Warriors push Demons in spirited showing
Stawell Warriors A-Grade netballers have pushed premiership contenders Horsham Demons, going down by 16 goals in...
6 May, 2026
Rovers just fall short
Last Sunday in round four of the ADJFA, the vastly improved Rovers came...
Warriors dominate to stay unbeaten
Stawell Warriors have continued their perfect start to the Wimmera...
Lions stay unbeaten with commanding win
Great Western Lions A-Grade netballers have continued their perfect...