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Vegetation management and rail access improvements will commence soon on the Maroona to Portland railway line, including the Willaura section of the track, pictured here.

Rail line works to commence

AS part of the Portland to Maroona re-sleepering project, work will begin shortly on vegetation management and rail access improvements.

23 March, 2026

Toy Library president Eileen Brady, treasurer Mary Stapleton and secretary Di Pickering (front), with some of the eggs that Easter Bunny will be hiding in Alexandra Gardens.

Easter Egg Hunt fun in Alexandra Gardens

Tracy Hayward, Kelvin Donnan, Rodney Eade, Duncan Thomas and David Preston were eager to get farmers off the land for a social night.

AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions

Halls Gap Co-Principals Jess McCosh and Samantha Stoffel are excited by the proposed upgrade to their school thanks to a $400,000 government grant. Photo by Ellen Anderson.

Halls Gap school set for major bushfire safety upgrades

Council CEO Dr Tim Harrison believes Ararat is in a good position to secure funding commitments in the lead-up to November’s election.

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Council to finalise election “wishlist”

Former Ripon MP Louise Staley hopes to be selected for the number two spot on the Liberals ticket for Western Victoria.

Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate

It was a weekend of dancing and big smiles during the Jailhouse Rock Festival.

Dance floors erupt at Jailhouse Rock

Alwyn and Frank Kitchen have been strong supporters of Rural Australians for Refugees for well over a decade.

Strong support for refugees

Rovers coach Lauren Williams highlighted Emma Gowans (pictured) as one of the players to watch in 2026.

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SMW Rovers eye rise in 2026

L-R: Bridie Price, Stella Fratin, Violet Day and Ruby Thomas showcased their skills in the Netball Victoria State Titles on the March long weekend.

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Netballers impress at State Titles

Rovers' Ash Gray will provide plenty of size and experience again in 2026.

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SMW Rovers target breakthrough finals berth in 2026

Emergency crews attending the accident scene last night.

Fatality at Maroona

Ararat residents Izzy Laws, Erin Hoffmann and Jesse Todd all reported a positive experience at last year’s RYLA program.

Ararat Rotary calls for applications for this years RYLA Program

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