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Bellman and Mecarno strike again
It took 28 years for Ararat Harness Racing trainer-driver Michael Bellman to secure his first Group One victory, riding Mecarno to victory in the Victoria Trotters Derby final on
28 November, 2025
General News
Sound donation to hospital
SKIPTON Hospital now has access to a new ultrasound device with support from the local op-shop. Community Op-Shop...
27 November, 2025
Local News
Stawell gets McHappy for the kids
THE team at McDonald’s Stawell worked hard to put the ‘fun’ into...
Local News
Moving on and letting go
A significant collection of cars, motorcycles, farm machinery and...
Pill testing at Pitch
THE Victorian Government’s mobile pill testing trial continues this...
Council & Politics
Long-term vision adopted for Waubra Reserve
PYRENEES Shire Council has adopted a long-term strategic vision for the Waubra Recreation Reserve, setting a...
25 November, 2025
Campaigning for an end to family violence
COUNCILLOR Karen Hyslop has ushered in her second term as Northern...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon
WITH a state election just 12 months away, the fight to claim the seat...
Local News
Major upgrade for Webb Street
ARARAT Rural City Council will begin construction of a new road in Webb...
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
The best of Spring Fest
THIS year’s Skipton Spring Festival didn’t disappoint with well over a thousand people attending the annual event at...
26 November, 2025
Show attracts a bumper crowd
Over a thousand people rolled up to Goldfields Recreation Reserve last...
Madness and mayhem at the Spyglass Club
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society’s end of year production of ‘Spy Club’...
Last Ararat Live for 25
ARARAT Live has been forced to change to the original advertised act for...
Our People
Dean Morris’s New project ‘The Strength of Women’ begins
FOLLOWING the sell-out success of The Weight of Men, Beaufort photographer, Dean Morris has already begun a new...
21 November, 2025
Local News
Insights into a serial killer
enthralled in the drama has been pieced together in a remarkable book...
Local News
Ararat officer honoured with award for the fight against family violence
An Ararat-based Victoria Police officer has been recognised for her...
Finding inspiration in unlikely places
A talented author who spent his formative years growing up in Stawell...
Sport
Aradale and Ararat VRI fight out a thrilling draw
Round eight of the Grampians Playing Area Lawn Bowls pennant season saw some interesting results, with the highlight...
27 November, 2025
Blandford guides Bulls to victory
An unbeaten 72 from Jarrod Blandford has led the Beaufort Bulls to a...
Baird leads Marnoo to victory
Nic Baird helped guide Marnoo to their fourth victory in round five of...
Doolan guides Tigers to first victory
A run-a-ball 98 from Andrew Doolan has helped lead Lexton to their first...