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Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for the seat of Ripon with nominations closing at the end of this week.
22 March, 2026
General News
Strong support for refugees
RURAL Australians for Refugees (RAR) has built a strong and active presence in Ararat, with a dedicated group of...
21 March, 2026
Fatality at Maroona
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal truck...
Ararat Rotary calls for applications for this years RYLA Program
ARARAT Rotary is encouraging young people in the district to put their...
Community voices key to local health care
INPUT from the local community play a vital role in shaping health care...
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...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
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,...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Vintage rally returns
Vintage machinery, classic vehicles and hobby displays are on show across this weekend at the Stawell Harness Racing...
21 March, 2026
Shakespeare returns to Heatherlie Quarry
ONE of the Grampians’ most unusual performance spaces will come to life...
Town Hall Hotel hosts Easter art pop-up
TWO Stawell artists will transform part of one of the town’s historic...
Three centuries of music in one night
MUSIC lovers will have the chance to experience a program spanning more...
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
SMW Rovers eye rise in 2026
After securing five wins in 2025, the SMW Rovers A-Grade netball side is focused on building consistency and...
20 March, 2026
Crows seek growth in 2026
Following four wins in 2025, the Beaufort Crows will be looking for...
Ararat News, Great Western News
Netballers impress at State Titles
Four local netballers, Violet Day, Ruby Thomas, Stella Fratin and Bridie...
Local News
SMW Rovers target breakthrough finals berth in 2026
After finishing the 2025 Mininera District Football League season in...