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Advocate on the move
THE Ararat Advocate is heading to a new home. West Vic News recently negotiated the purchase of 90 High Street Ararat with plans to move the newspaper into the building later this
22 July, 2026
General News
Better water on the way for Moyston
A cleaner and more reliable water supply is on its way to Moyston residents with work underway on a new pipeline.
21 July, 2026
Prison expansion to start, but there’s a hitch
WORK is about to commence on an expansion of the Hopkins Correctional...
Local winners set stage for Stawell trots
A burst of success for Stawell district harness racing names will...
Playgroup kicks off
FAMILIES with young children have welcomed the opening of the Beaufort...
Council & Politics
$5 billion pledge to fix roads
NATIONALS candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong said a $5 billion road maintenance fund announced this week by the...
17 July, 2026
CCTV push reaches Opposition Leader
A campaign for public CCTV cameras in Stawell has reached the state’s...
Councils unite for improved funding model
COUNCILS from around Australia including Pyrenees Shire have taken the...
Hotel changes approved after split vote
NORTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have approved amended plans for a...
Rural & Agriculture
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost Australia’s wine industry. The legislation supports...
19 July, 2026
Local News
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed...
Local News
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top...
Local News
Planting more trees on farms
LANDHOLDERS across Victoria are being supported to integrate more trees...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Clever towns set to battle it out in crossword challenge
SEVEN townships across three central Victorian shires will go head-to-head next month as they compete to be crowned...
21 July, 2026
ARTS presents awards for Grease
FOLLOWING the successful staging of Grease at the Ararat Town Hall in...
The battle for the Golden Mug is back
THE search is on for the region’s best brew. The Greater Ararat Business...
From collar and tie to come as you are
FOR much of its early history, the Stawell Club was a place where men...
Our People
Stawell volunteers in running for state honours
THE culture of volunteering at Stawell Little Athletics has earned state recognition, with two of the club’s driving...
21 July, 2026
Colin is officially a BBQ legend
ARARAT District Junior Football Association volunteer Colin Prior has...
Local News
From Around the World to Regional Victoria: How Country Therapy is Creating Connections
Relocating to a new country is a major life change. Along with starting...
Steve’s journey with cancer
A few weeks ago we received word that well known Stawell identity Steve...
Sport
Rats rediscover their bite
Ararat's A-Grade netballers have returned to the Wimmera Football Netball League winners' list with a commanding...
21 July, 2026
Ararat News, Moyston News, Willaura News, Streatham News, Mininera News, Wickliffe News, Lake Bolac News, Great Western News
Sheridan's nine sparks Bulldogs blitz
A nine-goal haul from Lachlan Sheridan has propelled SMW Rovers to an...
Great Western News, Moyston News, Willaura News, Mininera News, Streatham News, Ararat News
Thrillers steal the spotlight in round 12
Two thrilling one-goal contests stole the spotlight in round 12 of the...
Wickliffe News, Lake Bolac News
Magpies end three-year drought
Wickliffe Lake Bolac's B-Grade netballers have broken a three-year...