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Cooking up a storm. Mick Sammut (left) and Chris Bibby (right) man the barbecue with Tom Tehan.

Strong crowd celebrates Australia Day at Navarre

A strong show of community spirit was on display as approximately 60 people gathered to celebrate Australia Day in Navarre, enjoying a relaxed and welcoming morning filled with

4 February, 2026

A crowd of just over 50 people celebrated Australia Day at Marnoo.

Marnoo News

Community Spirit Shines as Marnoo marks Australia Day

The new working group - (left to right) Erin Mahmud (Ararat Wellness), Phuong Au (Ararat Rural City Council), Lauren Walker (Ararat Wellness), Leone Hauser (Hauser Disability Support Services), Kathryn Clayton (Pinnacle Inc), Toni Hobson (support worker/community representative), Melissa Mair (Grampians Community Health) and John Wilkinson (community representative).

Ararat News

New partnership to shape Ararat’s Disability Action Plan

Hundreds of riders have descended on Ararat this weekend for the popular Ride to Remember.

Ararat News, Willaura News, Lake Bolac News

Revving and ready to ride

Successful swimmers Raylan Royal, Jaxon Glenton, Maddy Glenton, Tempy Royal and Hayley Glenton at the Beaufort Pool.

Beaufort News

Local kids dive into water safety

The sight of children playing at Marnoo Primary School could be a thing of the past if the Education Department agrees to a request to permanently close the school.

Marnoo News

Department Reviewing Closure Request for Marnoo Primary School

Emma Henry announced as the new Ararat College Principal for 2026.

Ararat News

Ararat College welcomes new principal for 2026

Work it about to hit full strength as part of a water improvement program for Moyston.

Moyston News

Work begins on Moyston water improvements

Member for Lowan Emma Kealy wants the toilet facilities at Stawell Station reopened to accommodate travellers using the Overland.

Stawell News

Kealy pushes for Overland upgrades

Winter Rowe with Men's Shed President John Quinn.

Avoca News

Young volunteer recognised at Avoca Australia Day breakfast

A coroner has urged the Victorian Government to start work on the stalled duplication of the Western Highway between Ararat and Buangor.

Buangor News, Ararat News, Beaufort News

Coroner urges action for Western Highway

Man dies in Worndoo crash - feature photo

Local News

Man dies in Worndoo crash

Kevin Rickard has started preparation to get Central Park ready for the Stawell Gift with Matt Heffer aerating the track in the background.

Stawell News

Gift track starts to take shape

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