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Crossing upgrades commence
WORK has commenced on the upgrade of several level crossings on the passenger line between Ararat and Ballarat. Transport Minister Catherine King’s office has advised the Advocate
18 April, 2026
General News
Pet adoption day kicks off
Residents are encouraged to open their hearts and homes by adopting a kitten or a cat today's adoption day at the...
16 April, 2026
Historic plaque unveiled at Green Hill Lake
THE Green Hill Lake Development Board has officially unveiled the first...
Major upgrade underway at Ararat Tennis Club
WORK has commenced on a $700,000 upgrade of facilities at Ararat Tennis...
Aradale left waiting for answers
A parliamentary question on the condition and future of Aradale remains...
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
Brasser to represent country Victoria in national championships
Ararat’s Chace Brasser is set to play for Country Victoria’s under-16 squad at the Emerging Socceroos National...
16 April, 2026
Lions show grit despite huge loss
Great Western Lions faced a challenging afternoon at Dunkeld Recreation...
Lions begin season with strong victory
Great Western Lions A-Grade netballers have started their 2026 Mininera...
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Horsham-Grampians United show fight in friendly
The combined Horsham Falcons and Grampians United Soccer Clubs squad...