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Bombers crowned 2026 premiers and champions
Last Sunday, the Bombers capped off a great season when they defeated a spirited and determined Mounties by 39 points in the ADJFA grand final. This sees them go through the season
11 August, 2026
General News
Bus proposal reaches Deputy Premier
A CAMPAIGN for a direct V/Line coach between Ararat and Halls Gap has reached a pivotal stage, with the proposal now...
8 August, 2026
Teen to tackle 100km challenge for a water project in Nepal
ARARAT’S Bronson Potter is preparing to push himself to the limit,...
New dog park nearing completion
CONSTRUCTION of the new community dog park at Centenary Park is entering...
Local News
Aerial dear control operation begins today
LANGI Ghiran and Mount Buangor State Parks will close for three days as...
Council & Politics
Marnoo to host Hanson
AS the Ripon electorate heads towards a closely watched state election, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is set to...
2 August, 2026
Push to honour Chinese pioneer
THE naming of a lane running between Banfield Street and George Road is...
Local News
'Goodbye': premier bows out of Labor leadership contest
Ben Carroll is set to become Victoria's 50th premier as Jacinta Allan...
Local News
Ben Carroll crowned Labor leader after caucus stoush
Ben Carroll will be sworn in as Victoria's 50th premier after Jacinta...
Rural & Agriculture
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray River is creating a perfect storm for the...
8 August, 2026
Kelvin remains Australia’s top sheep assessor
ARARAT’S Kelvin Donnan has been crowned AuctionsPlus' Top Throughput...
Local News
One life lost on farms every six days
ONE person died on an Australian farm roughly every six days last year,...
Local News
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Brisket, blues and big ambitions
THE recipe sounds almost impossible to resist: slow-cooked barbecue, cold craft beer and live blues music beneath the...
9 August, 2026
Local singer embraces country roots with latest release
TRAWALLA local and independent singer-songwriter Stephanie Skidmore,...
ARTS presents awards for Grease
FOLLOWING the successful staging of Grease at the Ararat Town Hall in...
The battle for the Golden Mug is back
THE search is on for the region’s best brew. The Greater Ararat Business...
Our People
Celebrating educators who make a difference
ARARAT 800's Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program recognised OSHC Educators' Day recently, recognising the...
9 August, 2026
Ararat Lion receives organisation's highest honour
LONG-serving Ararat Lions Club member Jo Richie has been recognised for...
As I Remember - Brad Hunt
BRAD Hunt has had an extraordinary life journey. From attending Stawell...
Colin is officially a BBQ legend
ARARAT District Junior Football Association volunteer Colin Prior has...
Sport
Bombers and Mounties set to face off
For the second year in a row, we see a Bombers v Mounties grand final in the ADJFA. Last year, the Bombers were...
7 August, 2026
Mounties advance to Grand Final
Last Sunday in the ADJFA, in perfect sunny conditions for footy with a...
Rats strike hard to silence Thunder
Ararat's A-Grade netballers have delivered one of their most complete...
Thunder Struck by Williamson's 10
A sensational 10-goal haul from Tom Williamson has powered Ararat to a...