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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 trade agreement, after finalising a free trade deal with the European Union.
24 April, 2026
General News
Infrastructure projects underway across the region
CONSTRUCTION is underway on a new public toilet block at Mininera Recreation Reserve by Ararat Rural City Council...
21 April, 2026
Liberals commit to Ararat Police
RECEPTION at Ararat Police Station will return to 24 hour operation if...
Final act, Minister tours Ararat Hospital
IN one of her last acts at Victorian Health Minister, Mary-Anne Thomas...
Local News
Greens unveil their man for Ripon
FORMER Hepburn Shire Mayor Tim Drylie has been chosen as the Victorian...
Council & Politics
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their candidate for the seat of Ripon for November’s...
14 April, 2026
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
Urban roads to be sealed
A number of local streets in Ararat township will be upgraded to a...
Rural & Agriculture
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of...
5 April, 2026
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Fungi take centre stage at WAMA
WAMA’s newest exhibition, Entanglements with Fungi: Life, Death and Renewal, opened in March bringing together a...
14 April, 2026
Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape is set to again draw big crowds to Halls Gap from...
Moyston Market on today
ONE of the most popular markets of the year kicks off this morning at...
Great Western Rodeo bucks into Easter fun
The 2026 Morris Transport Great Western Rodeo has kicked off bringing...
Our People
As I Remember - Geoff Penna
Geoff’s enthusiasm and warm welcome begin the moment we sit down for the interview, on his and Jean’s back verandah...
13 April, 2026
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has...
Can anyone beat this?
IT seems to have been a good season for potatoes across the region, but...
Murray to Moyne team raising funds for mammography unit
EAST Grampians Health Service’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay team is this...
Sport
West claims best at Clem Hall Memorial
The Clem Hall Memorial 5000m Handicap is one of the longest sponsored races in the Stawell and Ararat Cross Country...
23 April, 2026
Tatyoon News, Moyston News, Willaura News, Mininera News, Ararat News, Streatham News
Hawks soar to powerful victory
The Tatyoon Hawks have delivered an emphatic performance in Round Two of...
Tatyoon News, Willaura News, Wickliffe News, Lake Bolac News, Moyston News, Streatham News, Mininera News
Bibby’s nine-goal haul lifts Hawks to first win of the season
A nine-goal masterclass from Josh Bibby has powered Tatyoon to its first...
Lions fade late following strong start
Great Western Lions showed plenty of promise before fading late in a...