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Neighbourhood House takes food relief on the road
ARARAT Neighbourhood House has officially taken the keys of a new refrigerated van, opening the door for fresh food relief to reach vulnerable and isolated residents across the
15 August, 2026
General News
Gallery gets an exhibition it didn’t ask for
VOLUNTEERS at the Stawell Railway Station Art and Craft Gallery are counting the cost of an unwanted addition to...
14 August, 2026
Local students return inspired from national leadership summit
THIRTEEN young students from Avoca, Beaufort, Maryborough and St Arnaud...
From heritage to high-tech: Stawell Secondary celebrates transformation
FORMER principals, teachers and students came together at Stawell...
Movement in Moore Street
AFTER months of speculation it now appears certain a new tenant is going...
Council & Politics
Sally Jones hits the ground listening
SALLY Jones has started at the Pyrenees Shire’s Interim CEO while the organisation seeks a permanent replacement for...
11 August, 2026
Council readies funding blueprint for redevelopment
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council is expected to unveil a funding...
Marnoo to host Hanson
AS the Ripon electorate heads towards a closely watched state election,...
Push to honour Chinese pioneer
THE naming of a lane running between Banfield Street and George Road is...
Rural & Agriculture
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray River is creating a perfect storm for the...
8 August, 2026
Kelvin remains Australia’s top sheep assessor
ARARAT’S Kelvin Donnan has been crowned AuctionsPlus' Top Throughput...
Local News
One life lost on farms every six days
ONE person died on an Australian farm roughly every six days last year,...
Local News
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Brisket, blues and big ambitions
THE recipe sounds almost impossible to resist: slow-cooked barbecue, cold craft beer and live blues music beneath the...
9 August, 2026
Local singer embraces country roots with latest release
TRAWALLA local and independent singer-songwriter Stephanie Skidmore,...
Beaufort rugged up for winter twilight market
There was a real sense of winter magic in the air as locals wrapped...
Clever towns set to battle it out in crossword challenge
SEVEN townships across three central Victorian shires will go...
Our People
They don’t come around very often
GARRY Todd brought up his 100th goal of the season as Ararat won the 1986 Wimmera Football League premiership. Four...
14 August, 2026
Wildlife carer calls it a day
AFTER more than two decades rescuing and rehabilitating injured native...
Celebrating educators who make a difference
ARARAT 800's Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program recognised OSHC...
Stawell CFA returns to stair climb challenge
STAWELL CFA members will once again tackle the Annual Melbourne...
Sport
Grasshoppers return to action
Navarre returns to action this week in the final round of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball...
14 August, 2026
Wildcats wrap up booming domestic season
A highly successful Stawell Wildcats Basketball Association domestic...
Baggies show fight against reigning premiers
CKS Swifts’ A-grade netballers faced a tough assignment against...
Baggies refuse to surrender against Laharum
CKS Swifts produced a brave performance against premiership contender...