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Steam rally a smash hit
CROWDS from far and wide descended on Lake Goldsmith last weekend for the 126th edition of the world-famous Steam and Vintage Rally. Punters were thrilled to see stunning examples
8 November, 2025
General News
Time for a refresh
THERE are calls for the Victorian Government to look at revitalising the Ararat railway precinct, with travellers and...
7 November, 2025
The Cottage opens as Beaufort’s newest Health Service Hub
BEAUFORT and Skipton Health Service celebrated the official opening of...
Recognised for going the extra mile
With over four decades of stories to tell from his time operating his...
Coffee Queen
THE race to claim the crown for the Ararat region’s best hot drink has...
Council & Politics
FOGO and glass collections start in Burrumbeet and Learmonth
LEARMONTH and Burrumbeet residents have a new waste collection system from this week. From Monday, the City of...
6 November, 2025
Who will be Mayor?
TWO Pyrenees Shire councillors have confirmed they will nominate for the...
Local News
Late night train proves popular
THE introduction of a late-night return train to Ararat and Beaufort on...
Illegal dumping funds welcomed by council
NORTHERN Grampians Shire has welcome extra funding to crack down on...
Rural & Agriculture
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female shearer. On Wednesday, October 15, in a...
5 November, 2025
Local wool ambassador hits the global stage
STOCKYARD Hill farmer Katherine Bain is proving that the future of...
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Vegie Patch readying for spring time
AS the days lengthen and the chill in the air lessens, gardeners are...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Avoca students power up for Energy Breakthrough
STUDENTS from Avoca Primary School are gearing up for one of the state’s most innovative school events, the Energy...
5 November, 2025
The hottest ticket in town
Stawell Performing Arts Company’s production Into the Woods has garnered...
Glenorchy to host town-wide garage sale
THE small town of Glenorchy is gearing up for a day of community...
Lamplough gardener shares 15 years of iris beauty
FOR more than 15 years, Beth Day has filled her Lamplough garden with a...
Our People
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family legacy as the third generation to lead the local...
2 October, 2025
Cameron Evans to lead health service Board
NEW East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Cameron Evans is looking...
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal...
The journey to becoming a treasured local
EVERY now and then a community is lucky enough to have a character move...
Sport
Challenging conditions greet sailors at annual regatta
The Stawell Yacht Club held its annual Sailing Regatta on Lake Fyans last weekend with competitors travelling from...
6 November, 2025
Ararat News, Buangor News, Landsborough News
Heat and hard-fought sets define round three
Hot conditions set the scene for round three of the Ararat and District...
Ararat News, Lake Bolac News, Landsborough News
Sunny weather greets Bowlers
For the second consecutive week, Ararat VRI has won a thriller, this...
Local News
Saints fall to Giants
St Arnaud Saints Cricket Club lost to the Southern Mallee Giants by...