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Eagles battle for grand final berth
The Ararat Eagles face Lismore Derrinallum at Willaura tomorrow for a place in the 2025 Mininera District Football League Grand Final.
29 August, 2025
General News
Winds swirl at Tatyoon meeting
RESIDENTS of Tatyoon and Ballyrogan gathered again last week to continue discussions about the proposed Squadron...
27 August, 2025
Reviving connections at Green Hill Lake
THE Green Hill Lake Development Board is embarking on a project...
Schools battle it out
THE stage is set for the ultimate musical showdown as Marian College,...
Free movie night for mental health
MENTAL health awareness and general wellbeing in the community will be...
Council & Politics
Government funds worker housing
ARARAT’s worker housing shortage is about to get some welcome relief with the Victorian Government announcing...
18 August, 2025
Free pads and tampons have arrived in Pyrenees Shire
PYRENEES Shire women are set to benefit from the rollout of free pad and...
Green light for road upgrade
SUBSTANTIAL funding has been secured by Ararat Rural City Council to...
Council commits to 'Take a Break' program
ARARAT Rural City Council will provide annual sponsorship towards the...
Rural & Agriculture
Are You Frog Friendly?
A free presentation entitled “Frogs of the Region” was recently hosted by the Beyond Bolac Catchment Action Group at...
23 July, 2025
Local News
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
Local News
Tender awarded: East Grampians Rural Pipeline stage two to begin late 2024
Mitchell Water Wins Tender for East Grampians Pipeline Stage Two
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Artisan showcase
LOVERS of local arts and crafts are being called to mark their calendars for a weekend of creativity.
23 July, 2025
Local News
Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs
This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.
Local News
Castile soap and its many uses
Optional uses for castile soap are endless.
Our People
After 50 years, Stuart plans to call it a day
STUART Kerr is about to wind up his remarkable tenure at East Grampians Health Service having served the Ararat...
26 August, 2025
Athol chalks up a ton
BELOVED Ararat resident Athol Graham joined an exclusive club last week,...
Training locally enables Naomi to secure dream career
THE ability to study locally enabled East Grampians Health Service nurse...
Dedicated service recognised by the RSL
ARARAT RSL committee member Lyn Russell has been recognised for her...
Sport
Youthful Rats secure strong win on eve of finals
Ararat head into the finals buoyed with confidence following a strong 19-goal win over Nhill at Alexandra Oval in...
27 August, 2025
Rats go through season undefeated
Ararat overcame a first-quarter deficit to defeat Nhill by 56 points and...
Blizzard aims to qualify for second Winter Olympics
Ararat’s Sarah Blizzard will put her best foot forward in November as...
Mounties Premiers 2025
After two close grand final losses in 2022 and 2023 to Rovers, a more...