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Brrrrrilliant result
MONDAY’s Big Freeze at the MCG had a trickle-on effect to Ararat with the Leopold Hotel getting behind the initiative.
13 June, 2026
General News
Is a new retailer headed for Ararat?
THE abandoned Cheap As Chips store in Moore Street may be about to get a new lease on life. Discount department store...
10 June, 2026
Ararat rail gains hard to measure after free fares
VICTORIA’S free public transport initiative may be over, but questions...
Outback Car Trek rolls into Ararat to support Royal Flying Doctor Service
ARARAT’S Town Hall welcomed an unusual sight last week as the Royal...
Minister drops in on local police
POLICE Minister Anthony Carbines was in Ararat recently to meet with...
Council & Politics
Council records strong community satisfaction results
ARARAT Rural City Council has welcomed the results of the 2026 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey, which...
7 June, 2026
CEO resigns
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison has...
Local News
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all...
Kick Start grant sweetens the deal
ARARAT Rural City Council has congratulated Ange Leithhead and the team...
Rural & Agriculture
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up Australian canola production in the future,...
26 May, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
GLOW festival countdown begins
HALLS Gap is preparing to shine again, with GLOW — Bringing Light to Halls Gap — now less than a month away. The...
9 June, 2026
Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday...
Grease tickets now on sale
DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book...
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...
Our People
Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed
MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory from the Moyston Easter Market earlier this...
7 June, 2026
Shannon's push for mental health awareness
ON average, nine people die by suicide every day in Australia — seven...
Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours
LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again...
Ararat artist takes flight in Paper Bird Illustration awards
Ararat artist Janette Lucas has been recognised after being shortlisted...
Sport
Rats set to welcome back key players
After an interrupted start to the season due to injuries to several key players, the Rats are set to receive a...
12 June, 2026
Young Bulldogs eye breakthrough victory
SMW Rovers’ A-Grade netballers have endured a challenging first half of...
Rats aim to continue winning form
The Ararat A-Grade netballers will look to continue their resurgence...
Bulldogs seek stability as injuries ease
SMW Rovers return to action on Saturday in round eight of the Mininera...