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Rats rise to third
Ararat A-Grade netballers have moved to third place in the Wimmera Football Netball League following a six-goal victory over Minyip Murtoa at Alexandra Oval in round 17.
18 August, 2026
General News
Neighbourhood House takes food relief on the road
ARARAT Neighbourhood House has officially taken the keys of a new refrigerated van, opening the door for fresh food...
15 August, 2026
Pokies losses almost $12 million
ALMOST a million dollars a month is being lost on poker machines across...
Movement in Moore Street
AFTER months of speculation it now appears certain a new tenant is going...
Stepping up for firefighter stair climb
ARARAT emergency service volunteers are preparing to tackle the annual...
Council & Politics
Marnoo to host Hanson
AS the Ripon electorate heads towards a closely watched state election, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is set to...
2 August, 2026
Push to honour Chinese pioneer
THE naming of a lane running between Banfield Street and George Road is...
Local News
'Goodbye': premier bows out of Labor leadership contest
Ben Carroll is set to become Victoria's 50th premier as Jacinta Allan...
Local News
Ben Carroll crowned Labor leader after caucus stoush
Ben Carroll will be sworn in as Victoria's 50th premier after Jacinta...
Rural & Agriculture
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray River is creating a perfect storm for the...
8 August, 2026
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,...
Local News
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Brisket, blues and big ambitions
THE recipe sounds almost impossible to resist: slow-cooked barbecue, cold craft beer and live blues music beneath the...
9 August, 2026
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...
The battle for the Golden Mug is back
THE search is on for the region’s best brew. The Greater Ararat Business...
Our People
The stories only get better with age
"CAN we just say that we’d like to deny everything in advance?” Greg Kerr has been sitting down for less than a...
14 August, 2026
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...
Ararat Lion receives organisation's highest honour
LONG-serving Ararat Lions Club member Jo Richie has been recognised for...
Sport
Rats beaten, but stay on top
Ararat Rats have suffered a narrow four-point loss to Nhill in round 16 of the Wimmera Football Netball League at...
12 August, 2026
Rats maintain winning form
Ararat Rats A-Grade netballers continued their strong finish to the...
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Eagles surge clear to tame Pumas
Ararat Eagles defeated a spirited Moyston Willaura by 60 points at...
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Eagles too powerful for young Pumas
Ararat Eagles were too strong for Moyston Willaura last Saturday,...