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School crossings to close
LONG-serving school crossing supervisor Kerrie Bartholomew has voiced deep concern for student and community safety following a decision that will see some supervised school
28 November, 2025
General News
Salvos set donation cut-off ahead of Christmas break
THE Ararat Salvation Army store is urging donors to be mindful of what they drop off pre- and post-Christmas and...
27 November, 2025
Sound donation to hospital
SKIPTON Hospital now has access to a new ultrasound device with support...
Local News
Stawell gets McHappy for the kids
THE team at McDonald’s Stawell worked hard to put the ‘fun’ into...
Local News
Moving on and letting go
A significant collection of cars, motorcycles, farm machinery and...
Council & Politics
Mallee MP pleased with net zero decision
MUCH has been made this week about the Liberal party’s decision to follow its Coalition partners, the Nationals, in...
27 November, 2025
Long-term vision adopted for Waubra Reserve
PYRENEES Shire Council has adopted a long-term strategic vision for the...
Campaigning for an end to family violence
COUNCILLOR Karen Hyslop has ushered in her second term as Northern...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon
WITH a state election just 12 months away, the fight to claim the seat...
Rural & Agriculture
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female shearer. On Wednesday, October 15, in a...
5 November, 2025
Local wool ambassador hits the global stage
STOCKYARD Hill farmer Katherine Bain is proving that the future of...
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Vegie Patch readying for spring time
AS the days lengthen and the chill in the air lessens, gardeners are...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
The best of Spring Fest
THIS year’s Skipton Spring Festival didn’t disappoint with well over a thousand people attending the annual event at...
26 November, 2025
Show attracts a bumper crowd
Over a thousand people rolled up to Goldfields Recreation Reserve last...
Madness and mayhem at the Spyglass Club
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society’s end of year production of ‘Spy Club’...
Last Ararat Live for 25
ARARAT Live has been forced to change to the original advertised act for...
Our People
Jill retires after extraordinary 70 year career
IN all probability, local nurse Jill Broderick can boast the longest nursing career in Australia. Jill recently...
28 November, 2025
Dean Morris’s New project ‘The Strength of Women’ begins
FOLLOWING the sell-out success of The Weight of Men, Beaufort...
Local News
Insights into a serial killer
enthralled in the drama has been pieced together in a remarkable book...
Local News
Ararat officer honoured with award for the fight against family violence
An Ararat-based Victoria Police officer has been recognised for her...
Sport
Tight-contested battles highlight round six
Round six of the Ararat and District Tennis Association delivered excitement across both matches, with Landsborough...
27 November, 2025
Aradale and Ararat VRI fight out a thrilling draw
Round eight of the Grampians Playing Area Lawn Bowls pennant season saw...
Blandford guides Bulls to victory
An unbeaten 72 from Jarrod Blandford has led the Beaufort Bulls to a...
Baird leads Marnoo to victory
Nic Baird helped guide Marnoo to their fourth victory in round five of...