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Landsborough and District claim upset win
Following their successful annual tournament last week, the Landsborough and District Bowling Club caused an upset in the Lawn Bowls return for 2026, defeating Stawell Golf 85-69.
21 January, 2026
General News
Gorrinn Village opens new Willow Wing
Ararat’s Gorrinn Village has officially opened its newest wing, with Willow Wing welcoming residents last month, just...
20 January, 2026
A commitment at Carranballac
THE ruins of Carranballac Cricket Club this week became a symbol of the...
Interstate line suspended
The interstate train line running through Ararat and Stawell has been...
Local News
Between two homes and a firestorm
WHEN the fire came to Carranballac, Isobel Fay did not run. She...
Council & Politics
Staley seeks Liberal comeback
ARARAT resident and former MP Louise Staley is attempting a political comeback. Ms Staley this week confirmed she is...
16 January, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
Section sealed on Mount William Road
ARARAT Rural City Council has confirmed a section of Mount William Road,...
Rural & Agriculture
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
15 December, 2025
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...
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
AC/DC memories live on
In January 1976, Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister of Australia, Rupert Hamer was Premier of Victoria and Cr Jim Dunn...
19 January, 2026
ARTS announces cast of Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce the cast of its...
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026...
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this...
Our People
Life membership for Joy
By Ian Holwell, President Ararat Probus Club. AT the Probus Club of Ararat's Christmas Lunch, a special presentation...
11 January, 2026
Business After Dark at the Wine Shed
November's Business After Dark took members of the Greater Ararat...
Willaura Captain focused on training, youth and the future
WILLAURA CFA’s new captain, Joel Michell, has hit the ground running...
Ararat News, Lake Bolac News, Willaura News
Jill retires after extraordinary 70 year career
IN all probability, local nurse Jill Broderick can boast the longest...
Sport
Hamilton gearing up for huge season
Ararat cyclist Lucas Hamilton is gearing up for the Tour Down Under, which commences next Tuesday in Adelaide, where...
14 January, 2026
Stawell News, Great Western News, Pomonal News, Halls Gap News
GCA concludes challenging Country Week
The Grampians Cricket Association’s under-13 and under-15 teams...
Landsborough News, Elmhurst News
Landsborough hosts strong contingent at annual tournament
Landsborough and District Bowling Club held their annual tournament last...
Young claims silver in Cyprus
Ararat’s Chris Young claimed silver at the Lawn Bowls Atlantic Senior...