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Carers group reconnects families across the district
CARERS are among the community’s quiet achievers, providing support around the clock, often with little recognition. For many, the role is not a nine-to-five job, but a commitment
28 July, 2026
General News
AusAlert testing today
TESTING of Australia’s new emergency alert system will take place later today and residents are being urged not to...
27 July, 2026
Just five days to claim rego rebate
ARARAT and Pyrenees residents have just five days to claim a 20% rebate...
Major highway service centre planned for Great Western
A major highway service centre proposed for Great Western is expected to...
Progress continues on local infrastructure and housing
WORKS on the Ararat Pony Club’s new covered sports arena are entering...
Council & Politics
Defiant premier to fight for leadership if challenged
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced she will fight to keep her job, vowing to stand as a candidate if her...
27 July, 2026
Local News
$5 billion pledge to fix roads
NATIONALS candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong said a $5 billion road...
Hotel changes approved after split vote
NORTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have approved amended plans for a...
Campaign office opens as Armstrong eyes Ripon
THE Nationals' candidate for Ripon, Jo Armstrong, has become the first...
Rural & Agriculture
One life lost on farms every six days
ONE person died on an Australian farm roughly every six days last year, according to new figures released as part of...
24 July, 2026
Local News
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost...
Local News
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed...
Local News
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Local singer embraces country roots with latest release
TRAWALLA local and independent singer-songwriter Stephanie Skidmore, better known by her stage name Steffii, is...
26 July, 2026
ARTS presents awards for Grease
FOLLOWING the successful staging of Grease at the Ararat Town Hall in...
The battle for the Golden Mug is back
THE search is on for the region’s best brew. The Greater Ararat Business...
Model railway exhibition return to Stawell
ONE of the regions largest annual community events has returned to...
Our People
As I Remember - Brad Hunt
BRAD Hunt has had an extraordinary life journey. From attending Stawell Technical School to achieving the highest...
23 July, 2026
Colin is officially a BBQ legend
ARARAT District Junior Football Association volunteer Colin Prior has...
Local News
From Around the World to Regional Victoria: How Country Therapy is Creating Connections
Relocating to a new country is a major life change. Along with starting...
Dylan goes bald to help beat blood cancer
ARARAT’S Dylan Macreadie has swapped nearly a year's worth of hair...
Sport
All-Abilities Blue Ribbon football a huge success
The Police Blue Ribbon Foundation-Ararat Branch "Spirit of Sport" All Abilities football matches were contested in...
22 July, 2026
ADJFA Finals set to begin
This Sunday sees the start of the ADJFA finals series and our TAC Round....
Rats rediscover their bite
Ararat's A-Grade netballers have returned to the Wimmera Football...
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Sheridan's nine sparks Bulldogs blitz
A nine-goal haul from Lachlan Sheridan has propelled SMW Rovers to an...