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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 National Farm Safety Week. Farmsafe Australia’s 2026 Safer
24 July, 2026
General News
Community spirit drives new Rotary President
ARARAT’s Rotary Club has a new leader after Janette Briscoe was elected President at the club’s recent changeover...
23 July, 2026
Evolution of the local library
LIBRARIES are continuing to evolve beyond their traditional role as...
$170m opportunity opens for regional firms
A $170 million local procurement commitment could put Western Renewables...
Advocate on the move
THE Ararat Advocate is heading to a new home. West Vic News recently...
Council & Politics
$5 billion pledge to fix roads
NATIONALS candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong said a $5 billion road maintenance fund announced this week by the...
17 July, 2026
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...
Local News
No Coalition with One Nation says Tehan
Member for Wannon Dan Tehan said the opposition was not entertaining the...
Rural & Agriculture
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost Australia’s wine industry. The legislation supports...
19 July, 2026
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...
Local News
Planting more trees on farms
LANDHOLDERS across Victoria are being supported to integrate more trees...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
ARTS presents awards for Grease
FOLLOWING the successful staging of Grease at the Ararat Town Hall in June, Ararat Regional Theatre Society presented...
14 July, 2026
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...
Top volunteers recognised at annual tourism awards
GRAMPIANS Wimmera Mallee Tourism (GWMT) has celebrated the region’s...
Our People
Colin is officially a BBQ legend
ARARAT District Junior Football Association volunteer Colin Prior has been recognised as one of Australia’s local...
21 July, 2026
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...
Ararat News, Pomonal News, Stawell News
Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed
MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory...
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...