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VNI West powers on despite blockades
THE VNI West transmission line project remains on schedule as crews continue spring and summer ecology surveys across the region, despite multiple landholders refusing access to
14 December, 2025
General News
Book raises vital funds for men’s shed
BEAUFORT Men’s Shed has received a significant boost following the Business for Beaufort’s “Connections Matter”...
13 December, 2025
Local News
Speed change angers motorists
LOCAL residents and Ararat Rural City Council have expressed their...
Bulk Bill Bonus
ARARAT patients are set to benefit from a Federal Government initiative...
Stawell stands against domestic violence
A strong turnout of community members took to the streets of Stawell on...
Council & Politics
Nationals say Ripon is in their sights
WITH a state election exactly one year away, the Nationals have stepped up their campaign with a week long blitz of...
1 December, 2025
Council flags $15 million transformation of A & J McDonald Centre
ARARAT Rural City Council will join forces with Grampians Community...
Mallee MP pleased with net zero decision
MUCH has been made this week about the Liberal party’s decision to...
Long-term vision adopted for Waubra Reserve
PYRENEES Shire Council has adopted a long-term strategic vision for the...
Rural & Agriculture
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and...
30 November, 2025
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female...
Local wool ambassador hits the global stage
STOCKYARD Hill farmer Katherine Bain is proving that the future of...
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026 production will be the hit musical...
3 December, 2025
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this...
The best of Spring Fest
THIS year’s Skipton Spring Festival didn’t disappoint with well over a...
Show attracts a bumper crowd
Over a thousand people rolled up to Goldfields Recreation Reserve last...
Our People
Business After Dark at the Wine Shed
November's Business After Dark took members of the Greater Ararat Business Network to Pomonal to discover Barney’s...
4 December, 2025
Willaura Captain focused on training, youth and the future
WILLAURA CFA’s new captain, Joel Michell, has hit the ground running...
Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents have until next Friday, December 5 to...
Ararat News, Lake Bolac News, Willaura News
Jill retires after extraordinary 70 year career
IN all probability, local nurse Jill Broderick can boast the longest...
Sport
Little Athletes in good hands with standout coaches
Stawell Little Athletics has brought on coaching legend Ricky Price, and alongside former decathlete Greg Carter, ...
12 December, 2025
Stawell Little Athletics starting to thrive
Stawell Little Athletics (SLA) has grown over the last three years,...
Excitement builds for Christmas racing
A strong turnout is expected for the annual Gift Hotel Christmas Race...
Mixed results for Stawell bowlers
Both Stawell and Stawell Golf lost close matches at home in round ten of...