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Lions back mammography push
AN incredible community based campaign to fund a mammography unit at Ararat Hospital has moved substantially closer with a generous $20,000 donation last week from Ararat Lions.
6 March, 2026
General News
Graduate nurses commence at EGHS
EAST Grampians Health Service welcomed eleven registered nurses and seven enrolled nurses to complete their 12-month...
4 March, 2026
Acoustic upgrade delivered at Pomonal Hall
SOUND generated within the Pomonal Community Hall, whether quiet or...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Elmhurst News, Landsborough News, Stawell News
Earthquake rattles the region
Did you feel it? Geoscience Australia reports there was a small...
Ararat Scouts building skills for life
ARARAT Scout Group is continuing to bring young people together each...
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
Market cancelled
Due to wet conditions and further reports of rain, tomorrow's Willaura Market has been cancelled. However, the market...
28 February, 2026
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...
Musicians strike a chord
THE Ararat Senior Citizens Club was alive with music last Sunday,...
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
Maryborough shine through the clouds
Cloudy skies set the backdrop for the Ararat & District Tennis Association Grand Final, but nothing could dull...
4 March, 2026
Kookaburras battle out thriller
The battle for top spot in the Horsham Cricket Association's C-Grade...
Ararat ready for Cup night showcase
The Ararat Harness Racing Club hosts its biggest meeting of the year...
Amphitheatre News, Landsborough News
The Boroughs Set for Grand Final Showdown
The stage is set for a thrilling Ararat & District Tennis Association...