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Work is continuing on Mt William Road at Yaala-Y-Poora.

Major upgrade for Webb Street

ARARAT Rural City Council will begin construction of a new road in Webb Street, Ararat, from Monday 24 November, with works expected to continue for several weeks, weather

16 November, 2025

Mayor Bob Sanders with his Deputy Teli Kaur. Breaking News

Ararat News

New Mayor and Deputy

Bob Sanders is set to return as Mayor when councillors meet on Tuesday.

Ararat News

Bob set to reclaim top job

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett is credited for the introduction of a late evening train service to Beaufort and Ararat.

Local News

Late night train proves popular

It’s official – Alex Dyson’s campaign for Wannon was one of the best funded in Australia. It included a permanent campaign hub in Ararat and extensive advertising.

Ararat News, Beaufort News

Dyson’s Wannon campaign among Australia’s best funded

Council has started issuing $102 fines to people who overstay the two hour parking limit.

Ararat News

Parking blitz

Viv and Arun at Blooms the Chemist are encouraging residents to responsibly dispose of their blister packs in a specially marked bin near the front door.

Ararat News

Community embraces blister pack recycling efforts

Council says contaminated waste all end up in landfill and has appealed for people to follow the rules for colour coded bins.

Ararat News

Residents urged to keep bin sorting on track

Ice skating is coming to Ararat Town Hall in December.

Ararat News

Ice skating comes to town

Lucas resident Nathan Anderson has confirmed he will seek preselection to become the Liberal candidate for Ripon.

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News

Ripon heats up

Around 50 people attended the Welcoming Week event at Gordon Street Recreation Reserve. Photos by Craig Wilson.

Ararat News

Ararat celebrates Welcoming Week

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett, former EGHS Director of Support Services Stuart Kerr, EGHS Manager Training and Development Claire Sladdin, EGHS Board Chair Cam Evans.

Ararat News

Prac Lab opening

Eleven mobile and broadband towers are now operational across Ararat Rural City with funding from the Victorian Government.

Ararat News

Program delivers faster, better connectivity

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