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AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a client appreciation night, bringing the local farming community together for an evening of connection,
23 March, 2026
General News
Strong support for refugees
RURAL Australians for Refugees (RAR) has built a strong and active presence in Ararat, with a dedicated group of...
21 March, 2026
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...
Community voices key to local health care
INPUT from the local community play a vital role in shaping health care...
Council & Politics
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for the seat of Ripon with nominations closing at...
22 March, 2026
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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...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and...
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,...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
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
Snakes, measles and 70 years of marriage
Jim and Betty Barham’s wedding day in 1956 had all the ingredients of a classic country story — strict traditions,...
22 March, 2026
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...
School fundraising helps equip Stawell CFA
A portable multi-gas detector will help Stawell CFA firefighters assess...
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...
Ararat News, Great Western News
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...