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A message from Ararat Mayor Cr Bob Sanders
There is a great deal to be proud of in our local business community, and this year’s East Grampians Business Awards have given us another reminder of that.
3 November, 2026
General News
Construction to commence next week on highway duplication
MAJOR construction is planned to start in November to duplicate the Western Highway between Buangor and Ararat.
1 November, 2026
Recycled wastewater released into Hopkins River
WET conditions have made it necessary for GWMWater to release Class C...
Hospital upgrade a “done deal”
PLANS to build a new emergency department at Ararat Hospital have been...
Remembering Sergeant John McNally at Cathcart cemetery
MEMBERS of the public, Victoria Police and the Ararat Blue Ribbon...
Council & Politics
Push to restore an Ararat icon
ARARAT Rural City Council and Grampians Community Health are calling on Victorian election candidates to commit $15.8...
1 November, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Another week passes…. but no Donna
ONE Nation’s Candidate for Ripon remains a bit of a mystery and is yet...
Trains return under Coalition promise
THE Liberal National Coalition will later today unveil a plan to return...
Is Donna coming?
CANDIDATES running for the seat of Ripon have all accepted an invitation...
Rural & Agriculture
Hot hay, high risk
HARVEST has started and so has the risk of heating hay. Every year, Victorian farmers lose hay, machinery and sheds...
1 November, 2026
Getting youth back into agriculture
THREE Ararat students have been busy exploring future career...
Local News
Optimism high at southern ram sales
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Local News
Spring rains a godsend
LOCAL farmers are delighted after more than two inches of gentle rain...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Step back in time at two gothic mansions
HISTORY lovers will have a rare opportunity to explore two of the region’s remarkable gothic mansions over the...
31 October, 2026
Buangor Motor Show revs up
BUANGOR had its engines revving last weekend, with the Buangor Motor...
The show goes on
Despite rain overnight, Ararat Show Society has posted on Facebook that...
Ararat Show promises a fun-filled day for the whole family
THE annual Ararat Show is just under a week away, with the committee...
Our People
Ararat virtuosos head to Sydney Opera House
Ararat’s Sing Australia group is preparing to take its voices to one of Australia’s most iconic stages, with members...
14 October, 2026
Ready to rumble
FINDING a Brisbane supporter in Ararat might be hard, but finding a...
Celebrate diversity and connection
ARARAT residents are invited to come together for a special Welcoming...
Speed, science and human power
MAROONA Primary School students are gearing up for this year’s Energy...
Sport
Redbacks under-14 girls show growth
Ararat Redbacks’ under-14 girls showed plenty of determination and improvement throughout the Warrnambool Seaside...
29 October, 2026
Redbacks under-18 boys fall one step short
Ararat Redbacks’ under-18 boys came within one game of reaching a second...
Redbacks under-14s show fighting spirit
Ararat Redbacks’ under-14 representative basketball team showed plenty...
Ararat News, Lake Bolac News, Landsborough News
Lawn Bowls Pennant - Weekend & Midweek wrap
Round three of the Grampians Playing Area Lawn Bowls pennant season in...
Business
GABN Member profile – G.J. Gardner Homes Ararat, Horsham & Hamilton
BUILDING a custom home should be an exciting journey backed by transparency and trust. At G.J. Gardner Homes Ararat,...
19 October, 2026
Who will take the Golden Mug?
THE second Golden Mug competition run by the Greater Ararat Business...
Seppelt revival starts with wine
GETTING Great Western’s historic winery ready for the 2027 harvest will...
Last day of business for Steve Hughan
AFTER a lifetime serving the gardeners of Ararat, local businessman...
Opinion & Perspectives
A message from Member for Ripon Martha Haylett
One of the biggest reasons I got into politics was healthcare. That passion comes from my own life experience. As a...
1 November, 2026
A message from East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive Nick Bush
It is with sadness that I write this Advocate column. This is due to the...
From your Mayor - Cr Bob Sanders
There is certainly plenty happening across Ararat Rural City at the...
Local News
OPINION - GAYLE TIERNEY MP
As we move into spring and look to the challenges and opportunities that...