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Police reduce hours …. again
STAWELL Police Station has cut its opening hours in half which has attracted the ire of local MP Emma Kealy.
24 March, 2026
General News
Halls Gap school set for major bushfire safety upgrades
HALLS Gap Primary School is set to receive significant bushfire safety upgrades as part of a Victorian Government...
23 March, 2026
Strong support for refugees
RURAL Australians for Refugees (RAR) has built a strong and active...
Fatality at Maroona
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal truck...
Ararat Rotary calls for applications for this years RYLA Program
ARARAT Rotary is encouraging young people in the district to put their...
Council & Politics
Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council is gearing up for an intensive advocacy...
22 March, 2026
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
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Council to lobby for key projects
PYRENEES Shire Council says it intends lobbying all candidates in the...
Urban roads to be sealed
A number of local streets in Ararat township will be upgraded to a...
Rural & Agriculture
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year – four years ahead of...
9 March, 2026
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
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Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
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Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Dance floors erupt at Jailhouse Rock
Dancers packed Ararat Town Hall last weekend as Jailhouse Rock capped another successful festival, with three days of...
22 March, 2026
Vintage rally returns
Vintage machinery, classic vehicles and hobby displays are on show...
Shakespeare returns to Heatherlie Quarry
ONE of the Grampians’ most unusual performance spaces will come to life...
Town Hall Hotel hosts Easter art pop-up
TWO Stawell artists will transform part of one of the town’s historic...
Our People
Pyrenees women celebrated for community spirit
WOMEN from across the Pyrenees district came together in Beaufort recently to mark International Women's Day, with...
22 March, 2026
Snakes, measles and 70 years of marriage
Jim and Betty Barham’s wedding day in 1956 had all the ingredients of a...
Harmony Week celebration today
A colourful celebration of culture, food and community connection will...
Can anyone beat this?
IT seems to have been a good season for potatoes across the region, but...
Sport
SMW Rovers eye rise in 2026
After securing five wins in 2025, the SMW Rovers A-Grade netball side is focused on building consistency and...
20 March, 2026
Crows seek growth in 2026
Following four wins in 2025, the Beaufort Crows will be looking for...
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Netballers impress at State Titles
Four local netballers, Violet Day, Ruby Thomas, Stella Fratin and Bridie...
Local News
SMW Rovers target breakthrough finals berth in 2026
After finishing the 2025 Mininera District Football League season in...