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Hamilton gearing up for huge season
Ararat cyclist Lucas Hamilton is gearing up for the Tour Down Under, which commences next Tuesday in Adelaide, where he will be in a support role for the leaders in his team, Ineos
14 January, 2026
General News
Summer pool fun rolls on at Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre
Families planning the remainder of the school holidays will find no shortage of ways to cool off and keep kids active...
11 January, 2026
Crossing upgrade underway
RESIDENTS living in Old Shirley Road in Beaufort have welcomed the...
Chemist care expands to bring healthcare closer to home
FOR many people in Stawell and surrounding towns, the local pharmacy is...
Furniture donation turns surplus into support
WHAT began as a practical end-of-project question has become a quietly...
Council & Politics
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat at this year’s election after serving just one...
12 January, 2026
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Speed limit reductions to improve road safety
PYRENEES Shire Council is set to improve safety on six local...
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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THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...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
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Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
ARTS announces cast of Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce the cast of its 2026 production of the hit musical...
3 January, 2026
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026...
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...
Our People
Life membership for Joy
By Ian Holwell, President Ararat Probus Club. AT the Probus Club of Ararat's Christmas Lunch, a special presentation...
11 January, 2026
Remembering Des Weller
THE life of Desmond John Weller was shaped by service, humility and a...
Business After Dark at the Wine Shed
November's Business After Dark took members of the Greater Ararat...
Willaura Captain focused on training, youth and the future
WILLAURA CFA’s new captain, Joel Michell, has hit the ground running...
Sport
Young claims silver in Cyprus
Ararat’s Chris Young claimed silver at the Lawn Bowls Atlantic Senior Fours tournament held in Cyprus last December.
13 January, 2026
Blizzard on verge of Olympic berth
Bobsledder Sarah Blizzard is on the verge of qualifying for the...
Bulls aim for finals
Beaufort Bulls have finals in their sight and eye victory against...
Unbeaten Bulldogs put perfect record on the Line
Avoca will look to remain unbeaten in the Maryborough and District...