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Maroona to Portland rail upgrade on track
A major milestone has been reached to support the delivery of the Maroona to Portland Re-sleepering project with the Australian Rail Track Corporation executing a major contract
18 February, 2026
General News
Bins, wildlife and short-stay rentals put pressure on Halls Gap’s image
THE sight of wheelie bins tipped over on kerbsides, rubbish scattered by wind or wildlife, and cockatoos tearing into...
18 February, 2026
Pesto from Muster Dogs to headline 2026 Moyston Sheep Dog Trials
DOG lovers, farming families, and visitors from near and far to mark...
More starving/diseased animals seized from local property
RSPCA Victoria Inspectors have seized a total of 13 horses and 24 cats...
Beyond potholes, a deeper question for Ararat’s roads
IN Ararat, potholes are rarely the headline issue. Council data shows...
Council & Politics
Buangor Ben-Nevis bridge works reach construction milestone
PILING works on the new Buangor Ben-Nevis Road bridge are now complete, with construction of the bridge abutments...
16 February, 2026
Tehan resigns from front bench, runs for deputy
THE Member for Wannon Dan Tehan is one on many Liberals who resigned...
Businesses benefit from Facade Grant support
ARARAT Rural City Council has supported local business We're Knot Crazy...
Ararat News, Beaufort News, Avoca News
Staley seeks Liberal comeback
ARARAT resident and former MP Louise Staley is attempting a political...
Rural & Agriculture
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project, delivering a secure water supply to 199 district...
6 February, 2026
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...
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Anh Do brings The Happiest Refugee to Stawell
ANH Do is coming to Stawell, and if his schedule is anything to go by, he is doing so at the height of a career that...
16 February, 2026
Big splash at Avoca Pool tomorrow
BELGRAVIA Leisure is inviting the Avoca and surrounding community to...
Musicians strike a chord
THE Ararat Senior Citizens Club was alive with music last Sunday,...
Laneway art brings local landscapes to life
ANNE-Marie Randall’s landscape paintings have transformed the...
Our People
A love letter in colour: Lesley Hunter’s ‘Wild Birds’ at Art Trax
On a warm Sunday afternoon in Beaufort’s old railway station, visitors drifted through Art Trax with the easy pace of...
18 February, 2026
Young leaders recognised at Stawell Secondary College assembly
STUDENTS at Stawell Secondary College were recognised for stepping into...
Holding Halls Gap together after the fires
NICKI Van Veen was overseas when Northern Grampians Shire’s Australia...
Murph marks 38 years of service
38 years with the same employer is a long time. But Beaufort’s Shayne...
Sport
St Arnaud swimmers shine in Ararat
Last Saturday, Ararat hosted a round of the Wimmera District 12 Championships with St Arnaud swimmers all performing...
13 February, 2026
Stawell clubs set to light up finals
The regular season of the Grampians Playing Area Lawn Bowls Pennant...
Swimmers dominate meet
Ararat hosted a Wimmera District 12 swimming meet last Saturday, with...
Ararat News, Lake Bolac News, Landsborough News
Lake Bolac and District finish season on high
Lake Bolac and District Bowling Club ended their season on a high note,...