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Rats ready for Warriors showdown
Ararat and Stawell Warriors A-Grade netballers will renew their rivalry in the Wimmera Football Netball League finals when they meet in an elimination final at Anzac Park,
26 August, 2026
General News
Gold standard
EAST Grampians Health Service has reached the pinnacle of aged care with all three of its residential aged care homes...
25 August, 2026
Local News
Rotary backs farmers in drought
ROTARY clubs across the district have raised over $100,000 to provide...
Tap and go starts September 6
TAP and go technology will be switched on at Ararat Railway Station and...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
60 years on, the legacy of Long Tan still resonates
VIETNAM veterans, their families and members of the public from Ararat...
Council & Politics
Council appoints new CEO
ARARAT Rural City Council has announced the appointment of Phuong Au as its new Chief Executive Officer for a...
25 August, 2026
Treasurer tackles regional issues
NEW Victorian Treasurer Colin Brooks spent Tuesday in Ararat meeting...
Groundswell for change says Liberal candidate
FOR Megan Read, her decision to enter politics is closely connected to...
Marnoo to host Hanson
AS the Ripon electorate heads towards a closely watched state election,...
Rural & Agriculture
Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians
POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to monitor their birds as the deadly bird flu virus...
25 August, 2026
289 ewes stolen from Lexton
BEAUFORT Police are investigating the theft of 289 pregnant ewes from a...
Local News
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray...
Kelvin remains Australia’s top sheep assessor
ARARAT’S Kelvin Donnan has been crowned AuctionsPlus' Top Throughput...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton has died at...
26 August, 2026
Native Flower Show returns in October
THE districts biggest gardening event of the year, The Pomonal Native...
Brisket, blues and big ambitions
THE recipe sounds almost impossible to resist: slow-cooked barbecue,...
Local singer embraces country roots with latest release
TRAWALLA local and independent singer-songwriter Stephanie Skidmore,...
Our People
More than a meal: Celebrating Meals on Wheels
VOLUNTEERS in the East Grampians Health Service Meals on Wheels Program will be celebrating National Meals on Wheels...
26 August, 2026
In memory of Lyn
ARARAT RSL has taken steps to enshrine the memory of a former board...
The stories only get better with age
"CAN we just say that we’d like to deny everything in advance?” Greg...
They don’t come around very often
GARRY Todd brought up his 100th goal of the season as Ararat won the...
Sport
Ararat Turf Club celebrates major award
The Ararat Turf Club has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the local community after being named...
25 August, 2026
Rats hold firm to claim top spot
Ararat has survived a late scare from Horsham Saints in the final round...
Hamilton back on Grand Tour stage
Ararat’s Lucas Hamilton will line up for the Vuelta a España, with the...
Ararat youngsters shine on international futsal stage
Ararat youngsters Bobby Maconachie and Cody Hamilton have both proudly...