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Meek reflects on his journey from the Mininera to the AFL
Having recently notched up his 100th AFL game and preparing for another finals campaign with Hawthorn against Fremantle tonight, Lloyd Meek sat down with the Advocate’s Chris
3 September, 2026
General News
Beaufort Scouts celebrate year of adventure
BEAUFORT Scouts have celebrated another year of adventure, learning and achievement at their annual report and awards...
2 September, 2026
Pomonal research draws lessons from community experience
COMMUNITY research undertaken by the CFA following the devastating 2024...
Keeping feral deer from the Grampians
Project Platypus Landcare Network has launched the Grampians-Gariwerd...
The nuts and bolts of Gift history
AN old penny forgotten in a drawer, a stopwatch gathering dust in a...
Council & Politics
Liberals’ plan to make Ararat safer
THE Coalition says it will increase the operating hours of the Ararat Police Station front counter if successful at...
31 August, 2026
Local News
Ripon candidate announced by One Nation
A speech pathologist from Gippsland has been selected as One Nation's...
Council appoints new CEO
ARARAT Rural City Council has announced the appointment of Phuong Au as...
Treasurer tackles regional issues
NEW Victorian Treasurer Colin Brooks spent Tuesday in Ararat meeting...
Rural & Agriculture
Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians
POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to monitor their birds as the deadly bird flu virus...
25 August, 2026
Ewe beauty, a ripper day at Marnoo
TORRENTIAL rain failed to dampen spirits at Marnoo last Wednesday as...
289 ewes stolen from Lexton
BEAUFORT Police are investigating the theft of 289 pregnant ewes from a...
Local News
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Ella Hooper brings the songs of Linda Ronstadt to Ararat
ARARAT will welcome Ella Hooper and an all-star band to the Ararat Town Hall on Saturday 12 September 2026 for The...
29 August, 2026
Local News
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I...
New creative outlet for Pyrenees locals
CREATIVE locals will have a new opportunity to share their work,...
Native Flower Show returns in October
THE districts biggest gardening event of the year, The Pomonal Native...
Our People
A hot meal and a friendly face
EVERY week, a team of dedicated volunteers go to work delivering a vital service for older residents. Meals on Wheels...
31 August, 2026
Delivering more than a meal
EVERY week, Beaufort and Skipton Health Service prepares and delivers...
Steve closes the garden gate
For 96 years, the Hughan family have been providing plants, seeds and...
Maroona Hotel backs men’s health
MAROONA Hotel has joined with hundreds of other pubs across the state to...
Sport
Warriors bow out with plenty of positives
Stawell Warriors A-Grade netballers have bowed out of the Wimmera Football Netball League finals following a...
2 September, 2026
Warriors’ fightback falls short
Stawell Warriors senior footballers have been forced to take the long...
Monument claims first state title
Callawadda Gun Club member Jack Monument has claimed his first Victorian...
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Mininera District Netball League - Week 2 Finals Wrap
In week two of the Mininera District Netball League finals, Tatyoon has...