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Caption Aaron Kilpatrick had a tub of ice and water poured over him to raise money for Motor Neurone disease research.

Brrrrrilliant result

MONDAY’s Big Freeze at the MCG had a trickle-on effect to Ararat with the Leopold Hotel getting behind the initiative.

13 June, 2026

Jane Richardson was honoured over the Kings Birthday Weekend for her dedication to her community.

Local volunteer awarded OAM

aption: Eagle Danieka Clayton (pictured) has been one of the consistent players this year having moved to defence.

Eagles ready for testing month

Matt Spalding, pictured here against the Southern Mallee Thunder last year, played his first game of the year in round seven and didn't miss a beat. PHOTO BY SHARON BASSET.

Rats set to welcome back key players

Rats' captain Jess Taylor is having an outstanding season through the midcourt. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Rats aim to continue winning form

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Eagle Thomas Cousins (pictured) has been one of the standouts in 2026. PHOTO BY HENRY DALKIN

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Eagles face ultimate test in grand final rematch

Discount store Choice appears to be getting ready to open a new store in the old Cheap As Chips building in Moore Street.

Is a new retailer headed for Ararat?

A V/Line train arrives in Ararat with Mt Langi Ghiran as a backdrop. Half-price public transport fares are now in effect across Victoria following the end of the state’s two-month free travel initiative.

Ararat rail gains hard to measure after free fares

Outback Car Trek drivers brave the wet weather at Ararat’s Town Hall to help raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctors Service.

Outback Car Trek rolls into Ararat to support Royal Flying Doctor Service

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Back L-R: Casanda Woods (Coach), Ruby Thomas, Bridie Price, Violet Day, Ros Thomas (Team Manager). Front L-R: Addison Lardner, Nevani Woods, Mia Gardiner. PHOTOS BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Redbacks under-18 girls sign off in style

Acting Inspector Tim Thomson, Police Minister Anthony Carbines, Senior Sergeant Lisa McRae and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett during last Friday’s visit to Ararat Police Station.

Minister drops in on local police

Nate Rhodes pushes through an opponent. PHOTO BY JEN FOSTER

Redbacks under-16 boys reach quarter-finals

Noah Hughes makes a break from defence. PHOTO BY JEN FOSTER

Redbacks under-12 boys reach semi-finals

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