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Shakespeare returns to Heatherlie Quarry
ONE of the Grampians’ most unusual performance spaces will come to life again this Easter, with Ozact Theatre Company staging Shakespeare’s The Tempest at Heatherlie Quarry near
19 March, 2026
General News
Ararat juniors prepare for state firefighter championships
JUNIOR members from the Country Fire Authority brigade in Ararat are preparing to compete in the CFA VFBV State...
19 March, 2026
Powercor helicopters scanning powerlines over Avoca
HELICOPTERS are scanning powerlines across the Central Victorian region...
Help to slash energy bills in Stawell
BREAZE Inc, in partnership with Hepburn Energy is ready to help...
Dominos closure “temporary”
PIZZA giant Dominos has moved to reassure its Ararat customers its local...
Council & Politics
Council to lobby for key projects
PYRENEES Shire Council says it intends lobbying all candidates in the lead-up to this year’s state election to ensure...
7 March, 2026
Urban roads to be sealed
A number of local streets in Ararat township will be upgraded to a...
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New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and...
Buangor Ben-Nevis bridge works reach construction milestone
PILING works on the new Buangor Ben-Nevis Road bridge are now complete,...
Rural & Agriculture
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year – four years ahead of...
9 March, 2026
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
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Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
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Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Town Hall Hotel hosts Easter art pop-up
TWO Stawell artists will transform part of one of the town’s historic buildings into an unexpected gallery this...
19 March, 2026
Three centuries of music in one night
MUSIC lovers will have the chance to experience a program spanning more...
Many cultures, one celebration
A colourful celebration of culture, food and community connection will...
Barkly Street set to shine
CHROME is gleaming and the engines are rumbling in Barkly Street this...
Our People
Can anyone beat this?
IT seems to have been a good season for potatoes across the region, but can anyone top the efforts of Elmhurst’s John...
18 March, 2026
School fundraising helps equip Stawell CFA
A portable multi-gas detector will help Stawell CFA firefighters assess...
Murray to Moyne team raising funds for mammography unit
EAST Grampians Health Service’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay team is this...
Interfaith Iftar brings Ararat together during Ramadan
MEMBERS of Ararat’s Islamic community hosted a well attended interfaith...
Sport
Redbacks U16 boys finish fourth in Shepparton
The Ararat Redbacks under-16 boys basketball team finished fourth at the Junior Country Championships in Shepparton...
19 March, 2026
Bulls earn finals berth following tough victory
The Beaufort Bulls have booked themselves a finals berth following a...
Redbacks Under-18 boys claim impressive championship
The Ararat Redbacks under-18 boys basketball team defeated Warracknabeal...
Ararat swimmers crowned age champions
The Wimmera Swimming Championships were held at Horsham Aquatic Centre...