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Strong case made for hospital upgrade and Headspace
FUNDING for an upgrade of Willaura Hospital and the establishment of a Headspace centre in Ararat were high on the agenda at a meeting with Shadow Health Minister Anne Ruston in
7 February, 2026
General News
Research sheds light on rural maternity care
NEW research led by an East Grampians Health Service General Practitioner (GP) obstetrician is shining a light on the...
5 February, 2026
New partnership to shape Ararat’s Disability Action Plan
ARARAT Rural City Council has partnered with the community to develop a...
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...
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THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...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
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...
4 February, 2026
Over 60 stallholders coming to Willaura Market
WILLAURA is set to welcome the annual Willaura Health Care Outdoor...
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...
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
Swifts/Great Western claims local derby
Swifts/Great Western Blue under-16 cricket team defeated Swifts/Great Western Red by 62 runs at Central Park in round...
5 February, 2026
Chalambar Golf seals top spot
The Grampians Playing Area lawn bowls pennant season resumed last...
Riddell stars as Rhymney/Moyston stun ladder leaders
Rhymney/Moyston has ended Halls Gap Kookaburras' unbeaten run in the...
Local News
Grampians girls’ spirit on display
On Tuesday, January 13, five original Grampians Cricket Association...