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Redbacks under-12 boys reach semi-finals
The Ararat Redbacks under-12 basketball team produced an impressive performance at the McDonald’s Ballarat Junior Basketball Tournament over the King’s Birthday long weekend,
9 June, 2026
General News
Reject shop takes on a new look
AFTER a month long closure, customers flocked back to Ararat’s Reject Shop on Wednesday to find a new look shop with...
7 June, 2026
Alfred Street residents seek lower speed limit
RESIDENTS are seeking a review of the speed limit on a section of Alfred...
Vote of confidence
WE all know what a special place Avoca is. From its wide main street to...
Planning begins for $12.4m school upgrade
Stawell Primary School 502 has entered the first formal planning stage...
Council & Politics
Council records strong community satisfaction results
ARARAT Rural City Council has welcomed the results of the 2026 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey, which...
7 June, 2026
CEO resigns
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison has...
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...
Rural & Agriculture
Snake Valley unites against gorse
THE distinctive yellow flowers of gorse are appearing across the region to the dismay of local farmers. Gorse is a...
6 June, 2026
Local News
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up...
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...
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
Pyrenees stalwart receives King's Birthday honour
PYRENEES resident Rodney McErvale has been recognised with the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for his...
8 June, 2026
Ararat News, Pomonal News, Stawell News
Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed
MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory...
Shannon's push for mental health awareness
ON average, nine people die by suicide every day in Australia — seven...
Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours
LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again...
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...