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Council has agreed to the name Sparrows Lane for the prominent lane running off Barkly Street.

Sparrows Lane documents Ararat’s unique history

ARARAT Rural City Council has formally endorsed the name Sparrows Lane for a laneway running off Barkly Street in centre of Ararat’s business district. The name recognises the

19 February, 2026

One Red Tree's Megan Shea, Mohammad Saroya and Carly McKinnis are reaching out to support locals in any way they can.

Ararat News

Why saying hello still matters in a small town

Work to replace $250,000 wood sleepers on the Maroona to Portland line will commence later this year.

Maroona News

Maroona to Portland rail upgrade on track

A wheelie bin lingering on a Halls Gap roadside days after collection, adding to concerns about waste, wildlife and town presentation.

Halls Gap News

Bins, wildlife and short-stay rentals put pressure on Halls Gap’s image

Mayor Bob Sanders and Moyston Sheep Dog Trials committee member Rosie Nater are looking forward to next month’s event.

Moyston News

Pesto from Muster Dogs to headline 2026 Moyston Sheep Dog Trials

One horse lied on the ground surrounded by the skeletal remans of other horses.

Ararat News

More starving/diseased animals seized from local property

The Western Highway near Ararat carries freight, locals and visitors alike, highlighting the growing gap between short-term road repairs and the long-awaited duplication needed to future-proof one of western Victoria’s key transport corridors.

Ararat News

Beyond potholes, a deeper question for Ararat’s roads

Beaufort Family Practice manager Dolphina Truter welcomes Dr Sivaluxman Sivananthavel and Dr Feryal Zubair to the practice.

Beaufort News

Beaufort Family Practice welcomes two new doctors

A firefighter in breathing apparatus removes wall panels during mopping-up operations at the Greens Creek shed fire on Wednesday.

Stawell News

Blaze tears through Greens Creek property

Rowena Murray is keen to put together a shed just for women.

Ararat News

Ararat Women’s Shed officially launches

The doors to Grampians Ale Works closed recently.

Stawell News

Brewery comes to an end

Locals residents enthusiastically supported the auction to raise money for cancer research. Photo supplied.

Avoca News

Avoca Golf Club hosts auction for cancer research

Greg Head wonders why someone would want to destroy the Green Hill Lake toilets.

Ararat News

Green Hill Lake amenities vandalised

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