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Ararat VRI claims strong victory
Ararat VRI are a game clear in second place, following a strong 88-60 win over Ararat in round seven of the Grampians Playing Area Lawn Bowls pennant season.
20 November, 2025
General News
Community road safety event approved for Moyston
MOYSTON Primary School is receiving help to deliver an important road safety initiative for its students. Minister...
19 November, 2025
Schools respond to national anti-bullying review
BULLYING continues to have devastating effects on young Australians,...
Local News
Navy Eels ready to break through
LAKE Bolac College students are preparing to take part in this year’s...
Ararat joins 16 days of activism
ARARAT Rural City Council has agreed to participate in the annual 16...
Council & Politics
Major upgrade for Webb Street
ARARAT Rural City Council will begin construction of a new road in Webb Street, Ararat, from Monday 24 November, with...
16 November, 2025
New Mayor and Deputy
Cr Bob Sanders will return as Ararat's Mayor after receiving the...
Bob set to reclaim top job
ARARAT Rural City Councillor Bob Sanders is set to return as Ararat...
Local News
Late night train proves popular
THE introduction of a late-night return train to Ararat and Beaufort on...
Rural & Agriculture
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were conducted this week, with Coryule, Ioness Poll, Mt...
30 October, 2025
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Sheep shortages driving up prices
PADDOCKS around the region are looking green at the moment following...
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Look up! Swooping season is here again
AS the weather gets warmer and the days longer, we also start to see the...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Last Ararat Live for 25
ARARAT Live has been forced to change to the original advertised act for November with Mark Lang unable to...
19 November, 2025
Lion Chase Fun Run a resounding success
Great Western Football Netball Club’s recent Lions Chase Fun Run and...
Local News
Beautiful gardens go on show in November
FIVE of Ararat’s most beautiful gardens will go on show in November to...
Pomonal Flower Show blossoms with record-breaking attendance
A record number of people attended this year’s Pomonal Native Flower...
Our People
Insights into a serial killer
enthralled in the drama has been pieced together in a remarkable book that compiles news stories from time. Julie...
19 November, 2025
Local News
Ararat officer honoured with award for the fight against family violence
An Ararat-based Victoria Police officer has been recognised for her...
Local News
Celebrating 50 years together
SO many things have come and gone in Ararat over the past fifty years...
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family...
Sport
Kookaburras maintain unbeaten start
Halls Gap Cricket Club bounced back from last week’s tie to thrash the Horsham Saints by 135 runs at Halls Gap...
19 November, 2025
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Thrilling matches as ladder leaders hold strong
Last weekend’s tennis in the Ararat and District Tennis Association...
Ararat News, Landsborough News, Elmhurst News
Maryborough Extend Their Lead as Others Battle for Ladder Positions
The weather turned chilly again on the weekend, with players swapping...
Rhymney/Moyston win thriller
Rhymney/Moyston waited until the fourth last ball of the day to claim...