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Rail line works to commence
AS part of the Portland to Maroona re-sleepering project, work will begin shortly on vegetation management and rail access improvements.
23 March, 2026
General News
Strong support for refugees
RURAL Australians for Refugees (RAR) has built a strong and active presence in Ararat, with a dedicated group of...
21 March, 2026
Fatality at Maroona
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal truck...
Ararat Rotary calls for applications for this years RYLA Program
ARARAT Rotary is encouraging young people in the district to put their...
Community voices key to local health care
INPUT from the local community play a vital role in shaping health care...
Council & Politics
Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council is gearing up for an intensive advocacy...
22 March, 2026
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
Urban roads to be sealed
A number of local streets in Ararat township will be upgraded to a...
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New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and...
Rural & Agriculture
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year – four years ahead of...
9 March, 2026
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Dance floors erupt at Jailhouse Rock
Dancers packed Ararat Town Hall last weekend as Jailhouse Rock capped another successful festival, with three days of...
22 March, 2026
Barkly Street set to shine
CHROME is gleaming and the engines are rumbling in Barkly Street this...
Barkly Street set to shine
CHROME will gleam, engines will rumble and Barkly Street will become...
No victory lap for Ross Wilson
ANNIVERSARIES tend to tidy things up. They package a life into a phrase...
Our People
Can anyone beat this?
IT seems to have been a good season for potatoes across the region, but can anyone top the efforts of Elmhurst’s John...
18 March, 2026
Murray to Moyne team raising funds for mammography unit
EAST Grampians Health Service’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay team is this...
Interfaith Iftar brings Ararat together during Ramadan
MEMBERS of Ararat’s Islamic community hosted a well attended interfaith...
Ararat celebrates women’s leadership on International Women’s Day
WOMEN from across the Ararat community gathered last week for an...
Sport
SMW Rovers eye rise in 2026
After securing five wins in 2025, the SMW Rovers A-Grade netball side is focused on building consistency and...
20 March, 2026
Ararat News, Great Western News
Netballers impress at State Titles
Four local netballers, Violet Day, Ruby Thomas, Stella Fratin and Bridie...
Local News
SMW Rovers target breakthrough finals berth in 2026
After finishing the 2025 Mininera District Football League season in...
Redbacks U18 girls claim impressive third
The Ararat Redbacks Under-18 girls basketball team, coached by Casanda...