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From left, Ararat Rural City Council team member Paul Fenn, Mayor Bob Sanders and Deputy Mayor Teli Kaur meet with Alejandro from ANDRITZ Hydro, who generously donated a substantial haul of furniture to locals in need. Photo supplied.

Furniture donation turns surplus into support

WHAT began as a practical end-of-project question has become a quietly powerful example of how collaboration can deliver real benefits for the Ararat community.

10 January, 2026

Rising housing costs are no longer an abstract national issue, with steady price growth in Ararat reshaping affordability and long-term planning for local households.

Ararat News

Housing pressure felt locally as affordability worries persist

Moyston CFA Captain Alistair Mason was at the fire station yesterday making sure everything was in place for today’s extreme fire conditions. Photo by Craig Wilson. Free to Read

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Danger Day

Power outage - feature photo

Local News

Power outage

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Evacuations advised for Carranballac, Skipton, Streatham, Vite Vite North

A total fire ban has been announced for tomorrow across our region. Free to Read

Local News

Total Fire Ban tomorrow

Jike Jones, Bruce Olver's premiership coach Wilf Dickison, Bruce’s sister Tina Gibson and Ararat Football Netball Club president David Hosking, gathered for Jike to present the Ararat Rats with a jumper Bruce gave him following the 1975 Wimmera Football League grand final.

Ararat News, Stawell News

A jumper, a memory, and a homecoming

Club members unanimously supported changes to the constitution to allow the merger to proceed.

Ararat News

Chally back on track

WorkSafe has issued a warning about the illegal use of fireworks on new years eve.

Local News

Fireworks warning ahead of New Years Eve

Santa in Barkly Street Ararat.

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Merry Christmas

Jackie Targett says The Salvation Army is as committed as ever to helping families in need at Christmas time.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Salvos lend a hand long after the holidays

When Ararat let loose the sparrows, history took flight - feature photo

Ararat News

When Ararat let loose the sparrows, history took flight

The CFA are undertaking roadside burns across the district to reduce vegetation ahead of the fire danger period.

Ararat News, Willaura News

CFA volunteers commence roadside burns

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