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Eagles rally late to defeat Bombers
Ararat Eagles A-Grade netballers have opened their Mininera District Netball League campaign in style, coming from behind to defeat reigning premiers Penshurst by two goals in a
15 April, 2026
General News
Historic plaque unveiled at Green Hill Lake
THE Green Hill Lake Development Board has officially unveiled the first of what it hopes will be a series of...
14 April, 2026
Major upgrade underway at Ararat Tennis Club
WORK has commenced on a $700,000 upgrade of facilities at Ararat Tennis...
Aradale left waiting for answers
A parliamentary question on the condition and future of Aradale remains...
‘Unsightly’ town entrance under review
ARARAT Rural City Council is set to embark on a community campaign to...
Council & Politics
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their candidate for the seat of Ripon for November’s...
14 April, 2026
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
Urban roads to be sealed
A number of local streets in Ararat township will be upgraded to a...
Rural & Agriculture
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of...
5 April, 2026
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape is set to again draw big crowds to Halls Gap from May 1 to 3, with a 2026 program built around...
13 April, 2026
Moyston Market on today
ONE of the most popular markets of the year kicks off this morning at...
Great Western Rodeo bucks into Easter fun
The 2026 Morris Transport Great Western Rodeo has kicked off bringing...
Grease is the word!
THE cast of Ararat Regional Theatre Society’s production of Grease are...
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As I Remember - Geoff Penna
Geoff’s enthusiasm and warm welcome begin the moment we sit down for the interview, on his and Jean’s back verandah...
13 April, 2026
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has...
Can anyone beat this?
IT seems to have been a good season for potatoes across the region, but...
Murray to Moyne team raising funds for mammography unit
EAST Grampians Health Service’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay team is this...
Sport
Rats duo selected in AFL Wimmera Mallee Squad
Ararat Rats footballers Ryder Belcher and Billy Walker have been selected in the AFL Wimmera Mallee under-15 squad.
10 April, 2026
Preston seizes his opportunity
Breaking into a reigning three-time premiership side is no easy feat,...
Rats stumble on Good Friday
Ararat Rats’ senior footballers' 2026 campaign didn’t get off to a great...
Rats claim emphatic victory
The Ararat Rats’ A-Grade netballers have opened their season in emphatic...