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ADJFA Finals set to begin
This Sunday sees the start of the ADJFA finals series and our TAC Round. We hope to see a big crowd of parents and supporters attend to cheer on the boys and girls and showcase our
22 July, 2026
General News
Better water on the way for Moyston
A cleaner and more reliable water supply is on its way to Moyston residents with work underway on a new pipeline.
21 July, 2026
Prison expansion to start, but there’s a hitch
WORK is about to commence on an expansion of the Hopkins Correctional...
Tap and go expands to Ararat and Beaufort
CATCHING public transport is about to become easier for Ararat and...
Lake Bolac News, Willaura News
Bank delivers with $46,000 of grants
COMMUNITY groups from across the region have received funding for...
Council & Politics
$5 billion pledge to fix roads
NATIONALS candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong said a $5 billion road maintenance fund announced this week by the...
17 July, 2026
Hotel changes approved after split vote
NORTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have approved amended plans for a...
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...
Rural & Agriculture
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost Australia’s wine industry. The legislation supports...
19 July, 2026
Local News
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed...
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...
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
Colin is officially a BBQ legend
ARARAT District Junior Football Association volunteer Colin Prior has been recognised as one of Australia’s local...
21 July, 2026
Local News
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...
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...
Sport
Sheridan's nine sparks Bulldogs blitz
A nine-goal haul from Lachlan Sheridan has propelled SMW Rovers to an emphatic 88-point win over Wickliffe Lake Bolac...
21 July, 2026
Great Western News, Moyston News, Willaura News, Mininera News, Streatham News, Ararat News
Thrillers steal the spotlight in round 12
Two thrilling one-goal contests stole the spotlight in round 12 of the...
Wickliffe News, Lake Bolac News
Magpies end three-year drought
Wickliffe Lake Bolac's B-Grade netballers have broken a three-year...
Rats withstand Eagles' late surge
Ararat has ground out a hard-fought 20-point victory over Warracknabeal...