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The Hans Irvine sculpture is among the first works installed in Great Western’s new sculpture park celebrating the district’s rich winemaking history.

Sculptures bring wine pioneers to life

A long-held vision to honour Great Western’s pioneering winemakers has taken striking form in Memorial Park, with the first five timber sculptures now standing proudly in the heart

22 May, 2026

Friends of J Ward volunteers were delighted to celebrate the opening of the refurbished visitor centre at Aradale.

Ararat News

New look visitor centre opens at Aradale

Superintendent Dan Davidson inspects two of the new solo units currently on patrol around Ararat and Stawell.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Road policing enhanced

Residents shouldn’t be concerned if they see low flying helicopters in the district over the coming month.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Helicopters to survey Ararat and Stawell powerlines

Great Western Football Netball club president Dale Hurley thanks locals for donating their cans.

Great Western News

Cashing in on cans

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The doors to Ararat’s Dominos store have been closed since December as the company searches for a new franchisee.

Ararat News

Dominos remains in limbo

Owner Neil Gibbs displays the unique Shakespearean leadlight in the Berrambool library to members of the Lake Bolac and District Historical Society.

Wickliffe News

Hopkins River mansion stars on ABC’s Restoration Australia

Ladies from the Ararat Retirement Village Auxiliary had cakes galore on sale last Friday as part of their fundraising efforts.

Ararat News

Baking up support for Ararat Retirement Village

Rain, hail or shine, the Ararat Community Food Van operates every Wednesday night from the Ararat Skate Park.

Ararat News

Cost pressure drives demand for Ararat Community Food Van

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Greater Grampians Salvation Army Major Jacky Targett says more local people are seeking assistance for the first time as this year’s Red Shield Appeal gets under way.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Salvos say more locals seeking help for first time

Superintendent Dan Davidson inspects two of the new solo units currently on patrol around Ararat and Stawell.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Road policing enhanced

Deputy Mayor Teli Kaur stands beneath the digital billboard on the Western Highway promoting IDAHOBIT Day.

Ararat News

Councils stand with LGBTQIA+ community

The team of dedicated professionals providing palliative care to people across the Ararat, Northern Grampians and Pyrenees municipalities pictured left to right Sharon Spalding, Jess Seres, Tamara James, Marcelle Uhe and Leesa McInnes.

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

Supporting families through life’s most difficult moments

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