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Swimmers dominate meet
Ararat hosted a Wimmera District 12 swimming meet last Saturday, with local swimmers producing a dominant performance to claim the McKenzie Shield for the best overall team.
12 February, 2026
General News
First bell for our youngest students
PREP students from across the district have officially settled into their first days of primary school, with new...
10 February, 2026
Police recognised for work beyond the badge
STAWELL police have received rare state-wide recognition for the work...
2026 ride a resounding success
A record contingent of 580 riders and pillions from across Victoria,...
Concongella News, Glenorchy News, Great Western News, Halls Gap News, Marnoo News, Stawell News
Total Fire Ban declared for most of Victoria
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for most of Victoria tomorrow,...
Council & Politics
Businesses benefit from Facade Grant support
ARARAT Rural City Council has supported local business We're Knot Crazy through its Facade Grants Scheme. The grant...
8 February, 2026
Ararat News, Beaufort News, Avoca News
Staley seeks Liberal comeback
ARARAT resident and former MP Louise Staley is attempting a political...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
Amphitheatre News, Avoca News, Evansford News, Landsborough News, Lexton News, Moonambel News, Redbank News, Snake Valley News, Waubra News
Speed limit reductions to improve road safety
PYRENEES Shire Council is set to improve safety on six local...
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
Laneway art brings local landscapes to life
ANNE-Marie Randall’s landscape paintings have transformed the High-to-Barkly Streets laneway into a new outdoor...
4 February, 2026
Over 60 stallholders coming to Willaura Market
WILLAURA is set to welcome the annual Willaura Health Care Outdoor...
Diamonds in the Rough comes to Ararat tomorrow
MUSIC lovers of all ages are invited to the Ararat Town Hall tomorrow...
Ararat News, Great Western News, Stawell News
Great Western gears up for today's annual cup
GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today...
Our People
Mt Bolton Lions step up for locals
IN the middle of a hot summer, chopping and splitting firewood is not on most of our minds. But Mt Bolton and...
4 February, 2026
Community invited to join stage debut
MEMBERS of the community are invited to be part of production written...
Ron Roberts: A life deeply lived, and generously given to Ararat
RON Roberts was the sort of man whose influence spread quietly but...
Ararat News, Landsborough News
Local student wins Best Producer award
FORMER Marian College student Isabella Browne recently graduated from...
Sport
Kookaburras bounce back with resounding win
Halls Gap Kookaburras has responded following their first loss of the season, with a massive 123-run win over the...
12 February, 2026
Ararat News, Buangor News, Amphitheatre News, Elmhurst News
Fight for finals heats up
Round 11 of the Ararat & District Tennis Association was played in hot...
Koalas claim strong victory as Tigers falter
Carranballac Koalas has returned to the winners' list in the Grenville...
Great Western News, Stawell News
Combine on the ropes after day one
Swifts/Great Western’s A-Grade cricketers have a battle ahead in their...