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Fire danger period announced
THE Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday, 15 December 2025 in Ararat Rural City. Residents are encouraged to use this time to prepare their properties ahead of the
2 December, 2025
General News
New homes sit empty
TWO more months have passed since the Advocate revealed 16 brand new units in Grano Street were sitting empty, with...
30 November, 2025
Council urged to find parking fix
A group of volunteers who help run activities with local aged care...
Council pushes for intersection upgrade
PYRENEES Shire Council will seek substantial funding from the Australian...
Salvos set donation cut-off ahead of Christmas break
THE Ararat Salvation Army store is urging donors to be mindful of what...
Council & Politics
Council flags $15 million transformation of A & J McDonald Centre
ARARAT Rural City Council will join forces with Grampians Community Health to lobby for funding to redevelop one of...
30 November, 2025
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...
Local News
Major upgrade for Webb Street
ARARAT Rural City Council will begin construction of a new road in Webb...
New Mayor and Deputy
Cr Bob Sanders will return as Ararat's Mayor after receiving the...
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
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this morning. Hosted by the Stawell Country Women’s...
29 November, 2025
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...
Lion Chase Fun Run a resounding success
Great Western Football Netball Club’s recent Lions Chase Fun Run and...
Our People
Jill retires after extraordinary 70 year career
IN all probability, local nurse Jill Broderick can boast the longest nursing career in Australia. Jill recently...
28 November, 2025
Local News
Insights into a serial killer
enthralled in the drama has been pieced together in a remarkable book...
Local News
Ararat officer honoured with award for the fight against family violence
An Ararat-based Victoria Police officer has been recognised for her...
Local News
Celebrating 50 years together
SO many things have come and gone in Ararat over the past fifty years...
Sport
Young excited to lead Australia next week
Ararat’s Chris Young is excited to skipper Australia in the Atlantic Senior Fours tournament in Cyprus, starting next...
28 November, 2025
Bellman and Mecarno strike again
It took 28 years for Ararat Harness Racing trainer-driver Michael...
Landsborough News, Elmhurst News, Ararat News, Buangor News
Tight-contested battles highlight round six
Round six of the Ararat and District Tennis Association delivered...
Aradale and Ararat VRI fight out a thrilling draw
Round eight of the Grampians Playing Area Lawn Bowls pennant season saw...