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Ararat Rural City Council received a higher rating than other rural councils in the recent satisfaction survey.

Council records strong community satisfaction results

ARARAT Rural City Council has welcomed the results of the 2026 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey, which show residents continue to rate Council’s overall performance

7 June, 2026

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General News

Ararat rallies behind Brodie Hunter

THE Ararat community is getting behind a young kidney transplant recipient through a new Go-Fund-Me campaign. Brodie...

5 June, 2026

Great Western News

160 Years of family winemaking

BEST’S Wines at Great Western celebrated a remarkable milestone over the...

Halls Gap News

Fro Yo Fun scoops up fans in Halls Gap

A NEW dessert destination in Halls Gap is quickly building a loyal...

Ararat News

Local doctor shortlisted for top award

ARARAT Medical Centre GP Dr Pieter Pretorius has been named a finalist...

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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...

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

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...

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Lifestyle & Entertainment

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...

5 June, 2026

Ararat News

Grease tickets now on sale

DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book...

Ararat News

Ararat Live Host the Deserters

THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...

Ararat News

City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal

THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...

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Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours

LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again throwing his hat into the ring at the 20th Annual...

6 June, 2026

Ararat News

Ararat artist takes flight in Paper Bird Illustration awards

Ararat artist Janette Lucas has been recognised after being shortlisted...

Lake Bolac News

As I Remember - Una Allender

LAKE Bolac and its surrounds have been home to Una for almost her entire...

Ararat News

Cuppa and cake at the Décor room

ARARAT’S Decor Room hosted its Biggest Morning Tea recently, welcoming...

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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

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Grampians United juniors display determination

Grampians United Soccer Club hosted a full day of junior action at...

Ararat News

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...

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