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Rats battle hard against the Saints
Ararat A-grade netballers put in a respectable performance against premiership favourites, Horsham Saints, losing by 45 goals at Alexandra Oval in round eight of the Wimmera
20 June, 2025
General News
Fountain maintenance
AN historic drinking fountain in central Ararat is to get a clean and general maintenance after its condition was...
12 June, 2025
Big smiles and bushy tails
Project Platypus launched its latest conservation initiative, 'The Tail...
New library space celebrated
ARARAT community members gathered at the Ararat Library on Tuesday to...
Free service saving lives
ONE of Ararat’s most recognisable medical practitioners is urging the...
Council & Politics
Extra drought support for Ararat
FARMERS in Ararat Rural City will have access to additional drought funding announced by the Victorian Government.
11 June, 2025
Local News
Early voting begins
Early voting is underway in ARARAT as voters decide who’ll represent us...
Alex Dyson’s Ararat campaign kicks off
In a sign the election is just around the corner, independent candidate...
Local News
Council secures funding to repair Buangor's historic Cobb & Co stables
The Ararat Rural City Council has secured $60,000 in funding to restore...
Rural & Agriculture
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
7 November, 2024
Local News
Tender awarded: East Grampians Rural Pipeline stage two to begin late 2024
Mitchell Water Wins Tender for East Grampians Pipeline Stage Two
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs
This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.
21 February, 2025
Our People
Ararat comes together to celebrate Harmony Day
Ararat’s Harmony Day celebration exceeded all expectations last Saturday with over 200 people attending the event.
31 March, 2025
Women play leading role at local brigade
THE recent celebration of International Women’s Day was a perfect time...
Local News
Oncology Unit celebrates 20 year anniversary
Oncology unit celebrates 20th anniversary serving cancer patients
Local News
Ararat sculptor: blends whimsy with industrial for unique steampunk art
Ararat sculptor blends whimsy with industrial for steampunk art
Sport
Redbacks under-18 girls claim title
Ararat teams shone at the McDonald’s Ballarat Junior Basketball Tournament, played over the King's Birthday long...
13 June, 2025
Draffin leading Rats’ defence
Rats key defender, Brayden Draffin is having a standout season in the...
Astbury relishing the change
After joining Ararat from Tatyoon, Maggie Astbury made the goal ring her...
Lions' netballers finals aspirations within reach
In her third year as coach and second year at Great Western, Tessa...