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Laneway art brings local landscapes to life
ANNE-Marie Randall’s landscape paintings have transformed the High-to-Barkly Streets laneway into a new outdoor gallery experience for locals and visitors to enjoy.
4 February, 2026
General News
New partnership to shape Ararat’s Disability Action Plan
ARARAT Rural City Council has partnered with the community to develop a Disability Action Plan that reflects real...
3 February, 2026
Ararat News, Willaura News, Lake Bolac News
Revving and ready to ride
HUNDREDS of motorcyclists have converged on Ararat this weekend for the...
Ararat College welcomes new principal for 2026
ARARAT College has announced Emma Henry as its new principal, succeeding...
Work begins on Moyston water improvements
WORK on improvements to Moyston’s water supply are in full swing with...
Council & Politics
Staley seeks Liberal comeback
ARARAT resident and former MP Louise Staley is attempting a political comeback. Ms Staley this week confirmed she is...
16 January, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
Section sealed on Mount William Road
ARARAT Rural City Council has confirmed a section of Mount William Road,...
Rural & Agriculture
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
15 December, 2025
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Over 60 stallholders coming to Willaura Market
WILLAURA is set to welcome the annual Willaura Health Care Outdoor Market on Sunday March 1 with over 60 stallholders...
4 February, 2026
Diamonds in the Rough comes to Ararat tomorrow
MUSIC lovers of all ages are invited to the Ararat Town Hall tomorrow...
Ararat News, Great Western News, Stawell News
Great Western gears up for today's annual cup
GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today...
AC/DC memories live on
In January 1976, Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister of Australia, Rupert...
Our People
Community invited to join stage debut
MEMBERS of the community are invited to be part of production written and produced by local author Eve...
3 February, 2026
Ron Roberts: A life deeply lived, and generously given to Ararat
RON Roberts was the sort of man whose influence spread quietly but...
Ararat News, Landsborough News
Local student wins Best Producer award
FORMER Marian College student Isabella Browne recently graduated from...
Life membership for Joy
By Ian Holwell, President Ararat Probus Club. AT the Probus Club of...
Sport
Hamilton cricket veterans claim victory in Stawell
Locals Craig Marrow and Raymond Robinson shone for Hamilton Veterans Cricket Club at Central Park in Stawell last...
30 January, 2026
Bobbin trains two winners as race-day is hailed a success
Local trainer Andrew Bobbin enjoyed a great day out at the Seppelt Great...
Hamilton powers Ineos Grenadiers at Tour Down Under
Ararat professional cyclist Lucas Hamilton performed well for Ineos...
Ararat News, Stawell News, Great Western News, Halls Gap News, Pomonal News
GCA competitive during Country Week
While the Grampians Cricket Association didn’t win a match in their...