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A step forward for youth mental health
Wannon MP Dan Tehan, alongside Senator Kerrynne Liddle, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Health Services and Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family
28 April, 2025
General News
Technically covered, but practically uninsured
Residents and business owners in parts of our region are facing an insurance crisis, with premiums skyrocketing in...
14 April, 2025
Local News
More than just breakfast
More than 1,100 schools across Victoria are now serving free, healthy...
Local News
Town Criers visit
There was much laughter in the Willaura Hall recently when ‘The Town...
Local News
JPs providing a valuable service
The role of a Justice of the Peace (JP) may not be widely discussed, but...
Council & Politics
Alex Dyson’s Ararat campaign kicks off
In a sign the election is just around the corner, independent candidate Alex Dyson has opened a campaign office in...
11 March, 2025
Local News
Council secures funding to repair Buangor's historic Cobb & Co stables
The Ararat Rural City Council has secured $60,000 in funding to restore...
Local News
Ararat council, local businesses join forces to spread the festive spirit
Spread the Christmas spirit with the Reverse Advent Calendar.
Local News
Former Ararat Rural City Council mayor Jo Armstrong returns to top job
Cr Jo Armstrong was elected Ararat Rural City Council mayor.
Rural & Agriculture
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
7 November, 2024
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
Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs
This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.
21 February, 2025
Our People
Ararat comes together to celebrate Harmony Day
Ararat’s Harmony Day celebration exceeded all expectations last Saturday with over 200 people attending the event.
31 March, 2025
Women play leading role at local brigade
THE recent celebration of International Women’s Day was a perfect time...
Local News
Oncology Unit celebrates 20 year anniversary
Oncology unit celebrates 20th anniversary serving cancer patients
Local News
Ararat sculptor: blends whimsy with industrial for unique steampunk art
Ararat sculptor blends whimsy with industrial for steampunk art
Sport
Three-peat the goal for raring to go Rats
THE Ararat Rats are still a few weeks away from the first bounce of their 2025 Wimmera Football and Netball League.
23 March, 2025
Tom Hawkins plays a round with Nutrien
Former Geelong great Tom Hawkins made a special visit to Ararat as part...
Local News
Funding secured for upgrades to Ararat's network of walking and bike paths
Ararat Rural City Council has secured funding for cycling infrastructure.
Local News
Ararat's R.T White Raceway set to host nine-race program on February 28
R.T White Raceway will be the place to be on Friday, February 28.