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Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians
POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to monitor their birds as the deadly bird flu virus moves closer to our region.
25 August, 2026
General News
Rotary backs farmers in drought
ROTARY clubs across the district have raised over $100,000 to provide drought relief for local farming families. More...
24 August, 2026
Tap and go starts September 6
TAP and go technology will be switched on at Ararat Railway Station and...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
60 years on, the legacy of Long Tan still resonates
VIETNAM veterans, their families and members of the public from Ararat...
Variety Bash hits the road for an epic adventure
THE 34th Variety Victoria Bash has hit the road, with more than 280...
Council & Politics
Treasurer tackles regional issues
NEW Victorian Treasurer Colin Brooks spent Tuesday in Ararat meeting with local business leaders and promising to act...
22 August, 2026
Groundswell for change says Liberal candidate
FOR Megan Read, her decision to enter politics is closely connected to...
Marnoo to host Hanson
AS the Ripon electorate heads towards a closely watched state election,...
Push to honour Chinese pioneer
THE naming of a lane running between Banfield Street and George Road is...
Rural & Agriculture
289 ewes stolen from Lexton
BEAUFORT Police are investigating the theft of 289 pregnant ewes from a rural property at Lexton. The livestock is...
15 August, 2026
Local News
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray...
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,...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Native Flower Show returns in October
THE districts biggest gardening event of the year, The Pomonal Native Flower Show, returns this year, and will be...
18 August, 2026
Brisket, blues and big ambitions
THE recipe sounds almost impossible to resist: slow-cooked barbecue,...
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...
Our People
In memory of Lyn
ARARAT RSL has taken steps to enshrine the memory of a former board member. Lyn Russell, who spent eight years of the...
25 August, 2026
The stories only get better with age
"CAN we just say that we’d like to deny everything in advance?” Greg...
They don’t come around very often
GARRY Todd brought up his 100th goal of the season as Ararat won the...
Celebrating educators who make a difference
ARARAT 800's Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program recognised OSHC...
Sport
Rats hold firm to claim top spot
Ararat has survived a late scare from Horsham Saints in the final round of the Wimmera Football Netball League to...
25 August, 2026
Hamilton back on Grand Tour stage
Ararat’s Lucas Hamilton will line up for the Vuelta a España, with the...
Ararat youngsters shine on international futsal stage
Ararat youngsters Bobby Maconachie and Cody Hamilton have both proudly...
Rats put Burras to the sword
Ararat has bounced back from its disappointing loss to Nhill with a...