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There was strong interest at last weekend’s police recruitment drive in Ararat. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Regional recruitment drive attracts aspiring police

POLICE say they are encouraged by the response to a recent recruitment drive which attracted people from across Ararat and Stawell.

26 June, 2026

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Senior Sergeant Lisa McRae is encouraging people interested in a policing career to come along to today's information session at Ararat's Alexandra Oval.

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Information session to showcase policing careers

Ararat, Pomonal and Stawell Men's shed gather to celebrate the Pumpkin Competition victors.

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Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed

A local push for a new V/Line coach service between Ararat and Halls Gap has been ruled out for the foreseeable future, although transport officials say the proposal could still be reconsidered subject to future funding.

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Funding remains hurdle for Halls Gap bus proposal

United's Enoch Chung tries to break clear. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

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Grampians United juniors display determination

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Superintendent Dan Davidson inspects two of the new solo units currently on patrol around Ararat and Stawell.

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Road policing enhanced

Residents shouldn’t be concerned if they see low flying helicopters in the district over the coming month.

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Helicopters to survey Ararat and Stawell powerlines

Greater Grampians Salvation Army Major Jacky Targett says more local people are seeking assistance for the first time as this year’s Red Shield Appeal gets under way.

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Salvos say more locals seeking help for first time

Superintendent Dan Davidson inspects two of the new solo units currently on patrol around Ararat and Stawell.

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Road policing enhanced

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The team of dedicated professionals providing palliative care to people across the Ararat, Northern Grampians and Pyrenees municipalities pictured left to right Sharon Spalding, Jess Seres, Tamara James, Marcelle Uhe and Leesa McInnes.

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Supporting families through life’s most difficult moments

The popular fox bounty program is set to continue with $2.2 million allocated in this week’s state budget.

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Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson with successful candidate David Farley last night. Photo by AAP.

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Grampians Giants Coach, Gary Ryan giving some spirited advice to his players, including Matthew Joy.

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Giants begin 2026 season

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