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Consistency drives Lions’ finals push
After narrowly missing finals in 2025, Great Western Lions A-Grade netball coach Tessa O’Callaghan has made consistency and fitness the top priority in the club’s bid to break
27 March, 2026
General News
Surge in entries at sheep dog trials
ORGANISERS of the recent Moyston Sheep Dog Trials say it was one of the best events yet with an increase in...
25 March, 2026
Funding boost to preserve Ararat’s newspaper history
THE Ararat Genealogical Society has received a further funding boost...
Workshop supports early childhood educators
EARLY childhood educators across the region recently came together for...
Parking changes proposed in Barkly Street
MEMBERS of the community are invited to have a say on proposed changes...
Council & Politics
Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council is gearing up for an intensive advocacy...
22 March, 2026
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
Urban roads to be sealed
A number of local streets in Ararat township will be upgraded to a...
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New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and...
Rural & Agriculture
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a client appreciation night, bringing the...
23 March, 2026
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Gold in The Grampians
THE Grampians region has featured extremely well in the recent Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, which were presented...
26 March, 2026
Diverse music lineup for 2026 festival
A rich and diverse music lineup is planned for the 15th Lake Bolac Eel...
Easter Egg Hunt fun in Alexandra Gardens
THE East Grampians Health Service Ark Toy and Activity Library’s annual...
Dance floors erupt at Jailhouse Rock
Dancers packed Ararat Town Hall last weekend as Jailhouse Rock capped...
Our People
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has travelled and the people it has touched, Keith...
26 March, 2026
Can anyone beat this?
IT seems to have been a good season for potatoes across the region, but...
Murray to Moyne team raising funds for mammography unit
EAST Grampians Health Service’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay team is this...
Interfaith Iftar brings Ararat together during Ramadan
MEMBERS of Ararat’s Islamic community hosted a well attended interfaith...
Sport
Juniors show strength at State Firefighter Championships
Four junior members of the Ararat Fire Brigade recently took part in the Urban Junior State Firefighter...
26 March, 2026
Locals claim Trans-Tasman Pétanque Cup
Moyston’s Trevor Keilar and Halls Gap’s Tim Shaw have helped Australia...
Local News
SMW Rovers eye rise in 2026
After securing five wins in 2025, the SMW Rovers A-Grade netball side is...
Ararat News, Great Western News
Netballers impress at State Titles
Four local netballers, Violet Day, Ruby Thomas, Stella Fratin and Bridie...