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Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical fences, with the State Government approving the safe use of
15 December, 2025
General News
Speed change angers motorists
LOCAL residents and Ararat Rural City Council have expressed their disappointment over speed changes on the...
13 December, 2025
Bulk Bill Bonus
ARARAT patients are set to benefit from a Federal Government initiative...
Ararat apprentice named finalist in state training awards
ARARAT’S Imy Pinniger has been recognised for her commitment to learning...
Reverse Advent Calendar supports local families
THE Reverse Advent Calendar initiative is returning for another year,...
Council & Politics
Liberals select Ripon candidate
The Liberal Party has selected its candidate to contest Ripon at next year's election. Former Liberal staffer Andrew...
14 December, 2025
Nationals say Ripon is in their sights
WITH a state election exactly one year away, the Nationals have stepped...
Council flags $15 million transformation of A & J McDonald Centre
ARARAT Rural City Council will join forces with Grampians Community...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon
WITH a state election just 12 months away, the fight to claim the seat...
Rural & Agriculture
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and...
30 November, 2025
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Sheep shortages driving up prices
PADDOCKS around the region are looking green at the moment following...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026 production will be the hit musical...
3 December, 2025
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this...
Madness and mayhem at the Spyglass Club
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society’s end of year production of ‘Spy Club’...
Last Ararat Live for 25
ARARAT Live has been forced to change to the original advertised act for...
Our People
Business After Dark at the Wine Shed
November's Business After Dark took members of the Greater Ararat Business Network to Pomonal to discover Barney’s...
4 December, 2025
Willaura Captain focused on training, youth and the future
WILLAURA CFA’s new captain, Joel Michell, has hit the ground running...
Ararat News, Lake Bolac News, Willaura News
Jill retires after extraordinary 70 year career
IN all probability, local nurse Jill Broderick can boast the longest...
Local News
Insights into a serial killer
enthralled in the drama has been pieced together in a remarkable book...
Sport
Blue skies return in round eight
Blue skies appeared just in time for both Ararat and District Tennis Association Round eight matches to go ahead over...
11 December, 2025
Double delight for Dunmore
Zac Dunmore was awarded the Ararat Redbacks and Country Basketball...
Ararat News, Lake Bolac News, Landsborough News
Chalambar Golf moves clear at top
Chalambar Golf has moved one game clear at the top of the Grampians Lawn...
Ararat’s Sawyer shoots to victory
On November 26, Grampians Field and Game held their last shoot at their...