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Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday long weekend as visitors converge on the town for one of its biggest annual celebrations of art, creativity
5 June, 2026
General News
Local doctor shortlisted for top award
ARARAT Medical Centre GP Dr Pieter Pretorius has been named a finalist in the 2026 Victorian Rural Healthcare...
2 June, 2026
Breaking bread, Ararat Emergency Relief receives funding to help feed the community
ARARAT Emergency Relief Committee has received a boost to its community...
Old Ariels arrive in Ararat
THE Australian Ariel Register holds an annual rally in a different...
Holy Trinity gets a helping hand from ACE
A NEW handrail at Holy Trinity Anglican Church is helping improve safety...
Council & Politics
CEO resigns
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison has resigned half way through his five year...
2 June, 2026
Local News
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all...
Kick Start grant sweetens the deal
ARARAT Rural City Council has congratulated Ange Leithhead and the team...
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One Nation eyes Lowan and Ripon
Emboldened by securing its first lower-house election victory in Farrer,...
Rural & Agriculture
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up Australian canola production in the future,...
26 May, 2026
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Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
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Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Grease tickets now on sale
DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book your tickets to Ararat Regional Theatre...
1 June, 2026
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...
City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal
THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...
Historic stables reimagined at Mount William Station
MOUNT William Station at Willaura has enjoyed a stellar year, capping...
Our People
Cuppa and cake at the Décor room
ARARAT’S Decor Room hosted its Biggest Morning Tea recently, welcoming locals in for a generous homemade spread of...
2 June, 2026
Biggest Morning Tea raises funds for cancer support
ARARAT Neighbourhood House hosted its Biggest Morning Tea on Wednesday,...
An accidental leader; Rob Armstrong’s story airs on Australian Story
ARARAT Rural City Councillor Rob Armstrong was thrust into the public...
As I Remember - Joy Wheeler
FEW people can say they’ve seen the Queen in person—let alone four...
Sport
Mounties win hard-fought contest
Last Sunday, in round seven of the ADJFA at Richardson Oval, Mounties, not for the first time this year, overpowered...
28 May, 2026
Grampians United juniors display determination
Grampians United Soccer Club hosted a full day of junior action at...
Rats fall short against Thunder
Ararat has gone down by six points to Southern Mallee Thunder at Beulah...
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Mininera District Football League: Round Six Review
In round six of the Mininera District Football League, the Hawks bounced...