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Blizzard books Olympic berth after breakthrough season - feature photo

Blizzard books Olympic berth after breakthrough season

After a season of significant improvement, Australian bobsleigh pilot Sarah Blizzard has qualified for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which begin on Friday, February 6.

26 January, 2026

The day kick off with a Lions Club breakfast, music from Ararat City Band and the official award presentations. Pictured are Kaylyn Williamson (Ararat City Band), Mayor Bob Sanders, Rod Lewin (Ararat City Band, Rosi Sanders (Ararat Lions) and Council CEO Dr Tim Harrison. Free to Read

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Come celebrate

The burn out tobacco shop at the Woolworths complex hasn’t been touched in 18 months.

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Council says progress is being made on town eyesores

Principal Jessica Erhardt is set to welcome 15 prep students this year to Ararat North Primary School.

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Ararat North Primary School on the rise in 2026

Ken and Ellen Ferrier, Micheal Watson, Les Ralph, Phil Clark, and Sam Parker(front) and Leanne Clark (front) unveil the Brian Collins Bench this week at the Ararat Cemetery.

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In memory of a dedicated volunteer

Total fire ban today - feature photo

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Total fire ban today

Great Western Racing Club is celebrating its 149th anniversary this year when it holds its annual races today, with the feature race the Seppelt Great Western Cup. Pictured are Michael Barry (vice president), Brian Cairns (treasurer), Carl Barry (president), Jade Smith (local jockey), Peter Baker, Jill Baker, Dustin Barry who are all gearing up for the big day.

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Great Western gears up for today's annual cup

Cricket veterans set to light up Stawell - feature photo

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Cricket veterans set to light up Stawell

Council CEO Dr Tim Harrison discusses behaviour at the Ararat Pool with Mayor Bob Sanders. Photo by Craig Wilson.

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Calls for respectful behaviour at outdoor pool

Renowned author Gideon Haigh will launch his latest book at J Ward in February.

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New book to be launched at J Ward

The pedestrian crossing in High Street is about to get a major upgrade.

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Updated pedestrian crossing earmarked for High Street

GWM Water has launched its annual Summer Photo Competition, encouraging locals to share images of the lakes and waterways that define summer across western Victoria. Photo by Henry Dalkin.

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GWM Water invites locals to capture summer by the lake

Sarah Blizzard and Desi Johnson push their sled down the ice in Altenberg. PHOTO: @michaelmemmler (instagram)

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Blizzard concludes season in style

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