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Lest We Forget, Ararat remembers the fallen
LOCALS gathered at Ararat’s Cenotaph on Saturday to commemorate ANZAC Day, paying tribute to the men and women who have served and sacrificed for Australia. Around 500 people
2 May, 2026
General News
Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap this weekend
THE annual Grampians Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap this weekend, with locals and visitors invited to enjoy a...
1 May, 2026
Avoca News, Beaufort News, Landsborough News
Popular pools, pricey problem for Council
DESPITE the three swimming pools in Pyrenees Shire showing signs of age,...
Ararat protest targets disability funding cuts
DISABILITY support workers to took the streets of Ararat this week in a...
Local News
Waterloo gets connected
AFTER years of poor connectivity, high speed fixed wireless NBN is now...
Council & Politics
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their candidate for the seat of Ripon for November’s...
14 April, 2026
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Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town...
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
Rural & Agriculture
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its trade agreement, after finalising a free...
24 April, 2026
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Local performers to star in Beauty and the Beast
STAWELL Performing Arts Company (SPACi) has engaged a number of local performers to be part of its 2026 production of...
18 April, 2026
Fungi take centre stage at WAMA
WAMA’s newest exhibition, Entanglements with Fungi: Life, Death and...
Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape is set to again draw big crowds to Halls Gap from...
Steping out for Beaufort Walkfest
BEAUFORT was buzzing with activity recently as walkers laced up for...
Our People
The storm, the church and the man who stayed
ON Christmas Eve, 1974, Terry Dunn wasn’t in Darwin when Cyclone Tracy hit. He had left earlier that night, invited...
25 April, 2026
Century milestone
THERE was laughter, cake and a room full of well-wishers at Macpherson...
As I Remember - Geoff Penna
Geoff’s enthusiasm and warm welcome begin the moment we sit down for the...
Lions honour stalwart after 47 years of service
THE Lions Club of Stawell has recognised one of its longest-serving...
Sport
Mitchell to light up Eagles clash with Hawks
AFL Brownlow Medallist Tom Mitchell will pull on the Ararat Eagles jumper this weekend, headlining a blockbuster...
1 May, 2026
Ararat, Tatyoon set for blockbuster showdown
The Mininera District Netball League resumes on Saturday following its...
Lions ready for Rovers test
Great Western’s senior footballers and A-Grade netballers are primed for...
Lowes fired up for redemption
Ararat’s Sam Lowes has entered the 2026 season with renewed...