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Preston seizes his opportunity
Breaking into a reigning three-time premiership side is no easy feat, especially straight out of the under-17 ranks, but Sam Preston rose to the challenge, making his senior debut
8 April, 2026
General News
Voices for refugees rise on Palm Sunday rally
THE plight of refugees was high on the agenda during a recent Palm Sunday rally in Great Western. Organised by Rural...
6 April, 2026
GABN celebrates strong year of growth
GREATER Ararat Business Network has concluded another successful year...
Lawyer urges Ballyrogan residents not to sign
A lawyer specialising in litigation against renewable energy proponents...
Generational change at Ararat RSL
ARARAT RSL officially has a new leader with Frank Neulist finishing up a...
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
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of...
5 April, 2026
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Moyston Market on today
ONE of the most popular markets of the year kicks off this morning at the Moyston Recreation Reserve. The annual...
4 April, 2026
Great Western Rodeo bucks into Easter fun
The 2026 Morris Transport Great Western Rodeo has kicked off bringing...
Grease is the word!
THE cast of Ararat Regional Theatre Society’s production of Grease are...
Gold in The Grampians
THE Grampians region has featured extremely well in the recent Qantas...
Our People
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has travelled and the people it has touched, Keith...
26 March, 2026
Can anyone beat this?
IT seems to have been a good season for potatoes across the region, but...
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...
Sport
Rats claim emphatic victory
The Ararat Rats’ A-Grade netballers have opened their season in emphatic fashion, defeating the Stawell Warriors by...
6 April, 2026
Netballers set to battle in fierce contest
Ararat’s A-Grade netballers, fresh from a semi-final berth in 2025, and...
Good Friday showdown set to ignite season opener
The annual Good Friday clash between Stawell and Ararat is shaping as a...
Rats aim for renewed success under Faith Biddle
The Ararat A-Grade netballers went from zero wins in 2024 to reaching an...