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Batchelor creates history
Ararat Rats’ reserves midfielder Alan Batchelor created history, winning the Hank Neil medal awarded to the Wimmera Football Netball League’s reserves best and fairest last Monday.
18 September, 2025
General News
Reject shop to be rebranded
ARARAT’s Reject Shop will soon disappear as its new Canadian owners rebrand the business.
18 September, 2025
Brass Festival returns in October
THE Ararat City Band is preparing to once again host the Grampians Brass...
Final days for 2Taggs
A popular Ararat business is about to close its doors after serving the...
Local News
Acacia Caravan Park wins top industry award
ACACIA Caravan Park’s strong community connection was acknowledged last...
Council & Politics
Big increase in train journeys
PATRONAGE on the Ararat passenger railway line has increased dramatically since the introduction of lower fares, with...
18 September, 2025
Local News
Grampians cash bonanza
ENVIRONMENTAL recovery efforts in the Grampians National Park received a...
Work resumes on Mount William Road
COUNCIL has announced the recommencement of the Mount William Road...
Have a say on new road name
ARARAT Rural City Council is inviting the community to provide their...
Rural & Agriculture
Look up! Swooping season is here again
AS the weather gets warmer and the days longer, we also start to see the occasional swooping bird.
11 September, 2025
Are You Frog Friendly?
A free presentation entitled “Frogs of the Region” was recently hosted...
Local News
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
Local News
Tender awarded: East Grampians Rural Pipeline stage two to begin late 2024
Mitchell Water Wins Tender for East Grampians Pipeline Stage Two
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Emergency services gear up for state games
REGIONAL emergency services workers are being encouraged to get involved in this year’s Victoria Police and Emergency...
17 September, 2025
Horsing around
THE Ararat Men’s Shed has taken on a unique project, carefully restoring...
Striking the right note
THE Ararat City Band has welcomed its newest leader, Wade Carmen, who...
Artisan showcase
LOVERS of local arts and crafts are being called to mark their calendars...
Our People
Shaping smiles
AFTER more than 40 years serving the Ararat community as a dental prosthetist, Terry Williams is putting down his...
18 September, 2025
Class is in session
ARARAT College has welcomed new acting principal Jenette Penn, following...
Tipping for success
ARARAT footy tipper Kevin Bowles is on a hot streak, claiming victory in...
Twelve new Australians welcomed
ARARAT Rural City Council welcomed twelve new Australian citizens at an...
Sport
Eagles under-18 netballers fly to premiership glory
Ararat Eagles under-18 netballers claimed premiership glory last Saturday at MortlakeRecreation Reserve in the...
17 September, 2025
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Saturday Scoreboard
Congratulations to senior football teams on their premierships: Skipton...
World championship adventure
LOCAL sporting legend Wilf Dickeson has forged another brilliant chapter...
Local News
Eagles and Hawks battle for Grand Final berth
The Ararat Eagles and Tatyoon play each other tomorrow at the Mininera...