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Orchid enthusiasts prepare for annual summer show
ORCHID enthusiasts from across the region will converge on Stawell this weekend as the Stawell Orchid Society hosts its highly anticipated Summer Show.
7 November, 2026
General News
Local businesses amongst the state’s best
VICTORIA’S best tourism businesses, attractions and experiences are in the spotlight, with the finalists announced...
2 November, 2026
Construction to commence next week on highway duplication
MAJOR construction is planned to start in November to duplicate the...
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...
Council & Politics
Donna’s here. Has anyone seen Craig?
AFTER weeks of unanswered emails, increasingly exasperated headlines and the deployment of a cardboard substitute,...
2 November, 2026
Local News
335 new fire trucks promised by Vic Coalition
THE Liberal-Nationals Coalition has promised to address the issue of...
Push to restore an Ararat icon
ARARAT Rural City Council and Grampians Community Health are calling on...
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...
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
Junior cricketers shine in round two
Round two of the Grampians Junior Cricket Association competition produced plenty of impressive skills across all...
4 November, 2026
Landsborough News, Elmhurst News, Amphitheatre News
Landsborough win by a whisker
Landsborough and Elmhurst Amphitheatre played out a thriller in the...
Rhymney/Moyston make emphatic statement
It was third time lucky for Rhymney/Moyston, which finally got its...
Redbacks under-14 girls show growth
Ararat Redbacks’ under-14 girls showed plenty of determination and...
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 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...
3 November, 2026
Local News
A message from Member for Ripon Martha Haylett
One of the biggest reasons I got into politics was healthcare. That...
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...