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Tassie Ferals roll through Ararat
A BRIGHTLY painted car covered in animals, memorials and fundraising messages made a stop in Ararat last week as the ‘Tassie Ferals’ began their latest adventure in the 2026 Winter
22 June, 2026
General News
Police welfare check surprises bushwalker
FOR many bushwalkers, personal safety is always front of mind. Whether walking in groups, sticking to marked tracks...
21 June, 2026
Local News
Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland
A single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain...
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Information session to showcase policing careers
VICTORIA Police will host an information session in Ararat today...
Community battery switched on
BATTERY installation works at Pomonal Community Hall were successfully...
Council & Politics
Another candidate enters the race
A fourth candidate has entered the race for the seat of Ripon. Ararat resident Bernard Quince confirmed this week...
13 June, 2026
Council records strong community satisfaction results
ARARAT Rural City Council has welcomed the results of the 2026 Local...
CEO resigns
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison has...
Local News
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all...
Rural & Agriculture
Bioenergy project targets 2028 gas production
MORE than a year after its last major public update, Ararat’s $400 million bioenergy project is still moving forward,...
21 June, 2026
Local News
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
GLOW festival countdown begins
HALLS Gap is preparing to shine again, with GLOW — Bringing Light to Halls Gap — now less than a month away. The...
9 June, 2026
Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday...
Grease tickets now on sale
DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book...
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...
Our People
Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed
MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory from the Moyston Easter Market earlier this...
7 June, 2026
Shannon's push for mental health awareness
ON average, nine people die by suicide every day in Australia — seven...
Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours
LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again...
Ararat artist takes flight in Paper Bird Illustration awards
Ararat artist Janette Lucas has been recognised after being shortlisted...
Sport
Bulldogs set for Swans showdown
SMW Rovers will be searching for their first win of the season when they host Caramut tomorrow in round nine of the...
19 June, 2026
Titans set for season-defining clash
Two of the Mininera District Netball League's benchmark teams will go...
Rats welcome Saints challenge
Ararat Rats A-Grade netballers host the unbeaten Horsham Saints in round...
Summers fires five as Rats smash Burras
A five-goal haul from Ethan Summers has powered the Ararat Rats to a...