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Bulldogs lose second consecutive match
After being undefeated after 11 rounds in the Maryborough and District Cricket Association’s A-Reserve competition, Avoca has lost its last two matches, following a five-wicket
5 February, 2026
General News
Strong crowd celebrates Australia Day at Navarre
A strong show of community spirit was on display as approximately 60 people gathered to celebrate Australia Day in...
4 February, 2026
Community Spirit Shines as Marnoo marks Australia Day
MARNOO’s strong sense of community was on full display on Australia Day,...
New partnership to shape Ararat’s Disability Action Plan
ARARAT Rural City Council has partnered with the community to develop a...
Ararat News, Willaura News, Lake Bolac News
Revving and ready to ride
HUNDREDS of motorcyclists have converged on Ararat this weekend for the...
Council & Politics
Staley seeks Liberal comeback
ARARAT resident and former MP Louise Staley is attempting a political comeback. Ms Staley this week confirmed she is...
16 January, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
Amphitheatre News, Avoca News, Evansford News, Landsborough News, Lexton News, Moonambel News, Redbank News, Snake Valley News, Waubra News
Speed limit reductions to improve road safety
PYRENEES Shire Council is set to improve safety on six local...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
Rural & Agriculture
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
15 December, 2025
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female...
Local wool ambassador hits the global stage
STOCKYARD Hill farmer Katherine Bain is proving that the future of...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Laneway art brings local landscapes to life
ANNE-Marie Randall’s landscape paintings have transformed the High-to-Barkly Streets laneway into a new outdoor...
4 February, 2026
Over 60 stallholders coming to Willaura Market
WILLAURA is set to welcome the annual Willaura Health Care Outdoor...
Diamonds in the Rough comes to Ararat tomorrow
MUSIC lovers of all ages are invited to the Ararat Town Hall tomorrow...
Ararat News, Great Western News, Stawell News
Great Western gears up for today's annual cup
GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today...
Our People
Mt Bolton Lions step up for locals
IN the middle of a hot summer, chopping and splitting firewood is not on most of our minds. But Mt Bolton and...
4 February, 2026
Community invited to join stage debut
MEMBERS of the community are invited to be part of production written...
Ron Roberts: A life deeply lived, and generously given to Ararat
RON Roberts was the sort of man whose influence spread quietly but...
Ararat News, Landsborough News
Local student wins Best Producer award
FORMER Marian College student Isabella Browne recently graduated from...
Sport
Riddell stars as Rhymney/Moyston stun ladder leaders
Rhymney/Moyston has ended Halls Gap Kookaburras' unbeaten run in the Horsham Cricket Association’s C-Grade season...
4 February, 2026
Local News
Grampians girls’ spirit on display
On Tuesday, January 13, five original Grampians Cricket Association...
Local News
History made on turf with final over thriller
For the first time in Grenville Cricket Association history, a senior...
Hamilton cricket veterans claim victory in Stawell
Locals Craig Marrow and Raymond Robinson shone for Hamilton Veterans...