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Top volunteers recognised at annual tourism awards
GRAMPIANS Wimmera Mallee Tourism (GWMT) has celebrated the region’s volunteer spirit at its 2026 Volunteer Summit and Recognition Awards held yesterday at Murtoa’s iconic Stick
8 July, 2026
General News
Grampians wineries up for top awards
THE Great Western region has again been recognised for its outstanding wines, with two local names shortlisted in...
5 July, 2026
Top awards for the Mess and Barracks
The decision by Ararat RSL to branch out into a new hospitality business...
Elmhurst project strengthens grid for renewables
THE largest synchronous condenser in Australia has now started operating...
Zavier makes a push for mental health
TEN-year-old Zavier Sullivan has completed this year's Push-Up...
Council & Politics
Campaign office opens as Armstrong eyes Ripon
THE Nationals' candidate for Ripon, Jo Armstrong, has become the first candidate to establish a campaign office in...
5 July, 2026
Local News
No Coalition with One Nation says Tehan
Member for Wannon Dan Tehan said the opposition was not entertaining the...
Libs finally make their pick
AFTER months of delays, the Liberal party has finally selected a...
Another candidate enters the race
A fourth candidate has entered the race for the seat of Ripon. Ararat...
Rural & Agriculture
Backing livestock farmers with better data
MORE livestock farmers will have access to tools that will help grow more feed, improve productivity and manage costs...
5 July, 2026
Bioenergy project targets 2028 gas production
MORE than a year after its last major public update, Ararat’s $400...
Local News
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up...
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Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
GLOW festival countdown begins
HALLS Gap is preparing to shine again, with GLOW — Bringing Light to Halls Gap — now less than a month away. The...
9 June, 2026
Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday...
Grease tickets now on sale
DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book...
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...
Our People
Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed
MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory from the Moyston Easter Market earlier this...
7 June, 2026
Shannon's push for mental health awareness
ON average, nine people die by suicide every day in Australia — seven...
Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours
LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again...
Ararat artist takes flight in Paper Bird Illustration awards
Ararat artist Janette Lucas has been recognised after being shortlisted...
Sport
Perfect weather conditions greet footballers
Round 11 of the Ararat District Junior competition was played in excellent weather conditions with great skills on...
1 July, 2026
McLoughlan's late heroics lift Rats
Two clutch goals from Laney McLoughlan in the dying stages have helped...
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Lions pounce on second win
A five-goal haul from Samuel Cocks has inspired Great Western to its...
Great Western News, Ararat News
Lions roar to statement win over Eagles
Great Western has claimed its biggest scalp of the 2026 Mininera...