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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

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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

Stawell News

Alfred Street residents seek lower speed limit

RESIDENTS are seeking a review of the speed limit on a section of Alfred...

Avoca News

Vote of confidence

WE all know what a special place Avoca is. From its wide main street to...

Stawell News

Planning begins for $12.4m school upgrade

Stawell Primary School 502 has entered the first formal planning stage...

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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

Ararat News

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...

Avoca News, Natte Yalock News

Mayors unite over ageing roads and bridges

PYRENEES Shire Council has joined forces with neighbouring...

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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...

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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

Ararat News

Grease tickets now on sale

DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book...

Ararat News

Ararat Live Host the Deserters

THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...

Ararat News

City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal

THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...

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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

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Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed

MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory...

Ararat News

Shannon's push for mental health awareness

ON average, nine people die by suicide every day in Australia — seven...

Pomonal News

Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours

LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again...

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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

Ararat News

Mounties win hard-fought contest

Last Sunday, in round seven of the ADJFA at Richardson Oval, Mounties,...

Stawell News

Dodds celebrates 300-game milestone

CKS Swifts stalwart Richard Dodds celebrated a major milestone last...

Stawell News

Warriors grind out tough victory

The Stawell Warriors ground out a hard-fought 14-point victory over...

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