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Revving and ready to ride
HUNDREDS of motorcyclists have converged on Ararat this weekend for the annual Ride to Remember fundraiser. The ride is hosted by the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation –
1 February, 2026
General News
Coroner urges action for Western Highway
A coroner has expressed concerns around the state of the Western Highway between Buangor and Ararat, urging the...
30 January, 2026
Local News
Man dies in Worndoo crash
Police are investigating a fatal crash in Woorndoo this...
Community battery progresses
THE Pomonal Community Hall Battery project is progressing, with...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Residents urged to keep cool
Residents across Western Victoria are being urged to take steps to...
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
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MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
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Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
Section sealed on Mount William Road
ARARAT Rural City Council has confirmed a section of Mount William Road,...
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
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Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Great Western gears up for today's annual cup
GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today (Saturday) when it hosts their annual race with...
24 January, 2026
AC/DC memories live on
In January 1976, Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister of Australia, Rupert...
ARTS announces cast of Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce the cast of its...
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026...
Our People
Ron Roberts: A life deeply lived, and generously given to Ararat
RON Roberts was the sort of man whose influence spread quietly but permanently through our community. Teacher....
28 January, 2026
Ararat News, Landsborough News
Local student wins Best Producer award
FORMER Marian College student Isabella Browne recently graduated from...
Life membership for Joy
By Ian Holwell, President Ararat Probus Club. AT the Probus Club of...
Business After Dark at the Wine Shed
November's Business After Dark took members of the Greater Ararat...
Sport
Bobbin trains two winners as race-day is hailed a success
Local trainer Andrew Bobbin enjoyed a great day out at the Seppelt Great Western Cup last Saturday, training two...
29 January, 2026
Hamilton powers Ineos Grenadiers at Tour Down Under
Ararat professional cyclist Lucas Hamilton performed well for Ineos...
Ararat News, Stawell News, Great Western News, Halls Gap News, Pomonal News
GCA competitive during Country Week
While the Grampians Cricket Association didn’t win a match in their...
Blizzard books Olympic berth after breakthrough season
After a season of significant improvement, Australian bobsleigh pilot...