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Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year – four years ahead of the National Farmers Federation’s 2030 target, and a record
9 March, 2026
General News
Green light for women’s health clinic
A specialist clinic for women is to be established in Ararat with funding announced this week by the Victorian...
6 March, 2026
Lions back mammography push
AN incredible community based campaign to fund a mammography unit at...
Graduate nurses commence at EGHS
EAST Grampians Health Service welcomed eleven registered nurses and...
Acoustic upgrade delivered at Pomonal Hall
SOUND generated within the Pomonal Community Hall, whether quiet or...
Council & Politics
Urban roads to be sealed
A number of local streets in Ararat township will be upgraded to a sealed standard this financial year as part of...
2 March, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and...
Buangor Ben-Nevis bridge works reach construction milestone
PILING works on the new Buangor Ben-Nevis Road bridge are now complete,...
Tehan resigns from front bench, runs for deputy
THE Member for Wannon Dan Tehan is one on many Liberals who resigned...
Rural & Agriculture
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project, delivering a secure water supply to 199 district...
6 February, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
A year on, the Mess and Barracks continues to raise the bar
IT was a long time coming but the Mess and Barracks has certainly lived up to expectations since opening 12 months...
7 March, 2026
Market cancelled
Due to wet conditions and further reports of rain, tomorrow's Willaura...
A town tradition rolls on as Jailhouse Rock returns
THE iconic Jailhouse Rock Festival returns to Ararat in March. The...
Miniature railways roll into Stawell this weekend
THE Grampian Model Railroaders are inviting the community to step into a...
Our People
Unforgettable surgeon left lasting mark on Ararat
Garry James Thomas Lewis — known by some simply as “GJT” or "Mr Lewis" — was not a man easily forgotten. For decades...
4 March, 2026
Volunteers planning Harmony Day feast
VOLUNTEERS are preparing to cook up a feast for Harmony Day celebrations...
Ararat Scouts building skills for life
ARARAT Scout Group is continuing to bring young people together each...
Community invited to join stage debut
MEMBERS of the community are invited to be part of production written...
Sport
Tatyoon storms to junior premiership
Tatyoon’s mixed under-16 cricket team stormed to the Grampians Junior Cricket Association premiership following a...
5 March, 2026
Chalambar Golf dominates to claim back-to-back titles
Chalambar Golf has claimed back-to-back Grampians Playing Area Lawn...
Rhymney/Moyston finals bound despite loss
Rhymney/Moyston will play Swifts/Great Western at Minyip Recreation...
Maryborough shine through the clouds
Cloudy skies set the backdrop for the Ararat & District Tennis...