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Level crossing improvements underway
V/LINE is improving safety along the Ararat passenger line with upgrades at five level crossings complete and planning underway to upgrade nine others. Boom barriers, bells,
18 July, 2026
General News
Headspace heads to Ararat
AFTER years of lobbying, Ararat is about to receive access to the youth mental health initiative Headspace. Twenty...
17 July, 2026
Still no plans for Elmhurst school
THE former Elmhurst Primary School building remains in limbo with the...
Lift for Ararat ambulance crews
ARARAT Ambulance Victoria Auxiliary has funded new patient lifting...
Lane named after community volunteer
ARARAT Rural City Council has endorsed the official naming of the...
Council & Politics
Hotel changes approved after split vote
NORTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have approved amended plans for a proposed residential hotel development in...
12 July, 2026
Campaign office opens as Armstrong eyes Ripon
THE Nationals' candidate for Ripon, Jo Armstrong, has become the first...
Local News
No Coalition with One Nation says Tehan
Member for Wannon Dan Tehan said the opposition was not entertaining the...
Libs finally make their pick
AFTER months of delays, the Liberal party has finally selected a...
Rural & Agriculture
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed database of fungi, which has the potential to help...
14 July, 2026
Local News
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top...
Local News
Planting more trees on farms
LANDHOLDERS across Victoria are being supported to integrate more trees...
Local News
Backing livestock farmers with better data
MORE livestock farmers will have access to tools that will help grow...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
ARTS presents awards for Grease
FOLLOWING the successful staging of Grease at the Ararat Town Hall in June, Ararat Regional Theatre Society presented...
14 July, 2026
The battle for the Golden Mug is back
THE search is on for the region’s best brew. The Greater Ararat Business...
Model railway exhibition return to Stawell
ONE of the regions largest annual community events has returned to...
Top volunteers recognised at annual tourism awards
GRAMPIANS Wimmera Mallee Tourism (GWMT) has celebrated the region’s...
Our People
From Around the World to Regional Victoria: How Country Therapy is Creating Connections
Relocating to a new country is a major life change. Along with starting a new job comes the challenge of settling...
14 July, 2026
Dylan goes bald to help beat blood cancer
ARARAT’S Dylan Macreadie has swapped nearly a year's worth of hair...
Ararat News, Pomonal News, Stawell News
Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed
MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory...
Shannon's push for mental health awareness
ON average, nine people die by suicide every day in Australia — seven...
Sport
Williamson/Tuckey Cup returns to Ararat
After losing the past two years' contests in the annual Williamson/Tuckey Cup, the top-aged ADJFA players regained...
15 July, 2026
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Hawks weather Lions challenge
Tatyoon has overcome poor weather and a Great Western challenge to...
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Hawks grind out hard-fought win
Tatyoon has returned to the Mininera District Football League winners'...
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MDFL – The Run Home
The Mininera District Football League resumes this weekend with Round...