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As I Remember - Una Allender
LAKE Bolac and its surrounds have been home to Una for almost her entire life and she may well be just as well-known there as the Lake Bolac Eel Festival, of which she is a
2 June, 2026
General News
Breaking bread, Ararat Emergency Relief receives funding to help feed the community
ARARAT Emergency Relief Committee has received a boost to its community efforts to help underprivileged people thanks...
1 June, 2026
Old Ariels arrive in Ararat
THE Australian Ariel Register holds an annual rally in a different...
Holy Trinity gets a helping hand from ACE
A NEW handrail at Holy Trinity Anglican Church is helping improve safety...
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Funding remains hurdle for Halls Gap bus proposal
A major push to improve public transport links through the Grampians has...
Council & Politics
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all government infrastructure spending will occur in...
31 May, 2026
Kick Start grant sweetens the deal
ARARAT Rural City Council has congratulated Ange Leithhead and the team...
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One Nation eyes Lowan and Ripon
Emboldened by securing its first lower-house election victory in Farrer,...
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their...
Rural & Agriculture
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up Australian canola production in the future,...
26 May, 2026
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Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Grease tickets now on sale
DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book your tickets to Ararat Regional Theatre...
1 June, 2026
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...
City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal
THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this...
Historic stables reimagined at Mount William Station
MOUNT William Station at Willaura has enjoyed a stellar year, capping...
Our People
Biggest Morning Tea raises funds for cancer support
ARARAT Neighbourhood House hosted its Biggest Morning Tea on Wednesday, raising $383.10 for cancer support services.
25 May, 2026
An accidental leader; Rob Armstrong’s story airs on Australian Story
ARARAT Rural City Councillor Rob Armstrong was thrust into the public...
As I Remember - Joy Wheeler
FEW people can say they’ve seen the Queen in person—let alone four...
As I Remember - Geoff Penna
Geoff’s enthusiasm and warm welcome begin the moment we sit down for the...
Sport
Mounties win hard-fought contest
Last Sunday, in round seven of the ADJFA at Richardson Oval, Mounties, not for the first time this year, overpowered...
28 May, 2026
Grampians United juniors display determination
Grampians United Soccer Club hosted a full day of junior action at...
Rats fall short against Thunder
Ararat has gone down by six points to Southern Mallee Thunder at Beulah...
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Mininera District Football League: Round Six Review
In round six of the Mininera District Football League, the Hawks bounced...