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Harrington crowned WFNL’s best and fairest
Ararat Rats’ footballer Patrick Harrington has been crowned the Wimmera Football Netball League’s under-14s best and fairest, capping off a stellar season for the 14-year-old.
7 September, 2026
General News
Work underway at Alluvial Estate
WORK has commenced on the next stage of a new housing project expected to accommodate up to 50 local workers. Member...
5 September, 2026
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Legacy Week supporting local families of veterans
ARARAT Legacy is calling upon the local communities of Ararat, Stawell,...
Donations and lasting legacies secure health service’s future
FAMILY bequests generously given to the East Grampians Health Service...
Two fines for illegal disposal of industrial waste
TWO businesses around Ararat have had visits from EPA Victoria with more...
Council & Politics
Liberals’ plan to make Ararat safer
THE Coalition says it will increase the operating hours of the Ararat Police Station front counter if successful at...
31 August, 2026
Local News
Ripon candidate announced by One Nation
A speech pathologist from Gippsland has been selected as One Nation's...
Council appoints new CEO
ARARAT Rural City Council has announced the appointment of Phuong Au as...
Treasurer tackles regional issues
NEW Victorian Treasurer Colin Brooks spent Tuesday in Ararat meeting...
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
Beers to flow again at Elmhurst
AFTER its closure six years ago, the Elmhurst Pub is preparing to welcome locals through its doors once again. Jodie...
5 September, 2026
Ella Hooper brings the songs of Linda Ronstadt to Ararat
ARARAT will welcome Ella Hooper and an all-star band to the Ararat Town...
Local News
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I...
Native Flower Show returns in October
THE districts biggest gardening event of the year, The Pomonal Native...
Our People
Medal presentation at Government House
ARARAT’S Jane Richardson made her way to Government House in Melbourne last week to officially receive her Order of...
5 September, 2026
A hot meal and a friendly face
EVERY week, a team of dedicated volunteers go to work delivering a vital...
Steve closes the garden gate
For 96 years, the Hughan family have been providing plants, seeds and...
Maroona Hotel backs men’s health
MAROONA Hotel has joined with hundreds of other pubs across the state to...
Sport
Rats to face Saints for grand final berth
Ararat will face Horsham Saints at Central Park, Stawell, this Saturday with a place in the Wimmera Football Netball...
4 September, 2026
Meek reflects on his journey from the Mininera to the AFL
Having recently notched up his 100th AFL game and preparing for another...
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Mininera District Netball League - Week 2 Finals Wrap
In week two of the Mininera District Netball League finals, Tatyoon has...
Rats find redemption to stay alive
Ararat Rats A-Grade netballers have put last year’s disappointing finals...