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Councils stand with LGBTQIA+ community
ARARAT Rural City Council is encouraging residents to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community today - Sunday 17 May - as Australia marks IDAHOBIT Day, the International Day
17 May, 2026
General News
Supporting families through life’s most difficult moments
NATIONAL Palliative Care Week in 2026 highlights the importance of supporting people of all ages living with a...
16 May, 2026
Council urged to renew China link
THERE are calls for Ararat to re-establish its sister-city relationship...
Bistro remains closed due to licencing ‘technicality’
A popular destination for Avoca diners remains closed for meals as its...
Colour run to celebrate inclusion
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council, Grampians Youth Events and Stawell...
Council & Politics
One Nation eyes Lowan and Ripon
Emboldened by securing its first lower-house election victory in Farrer, One Nation figureheads have signalled more...
10 May, 2026
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their...
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Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town...
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Rural & Agriculture
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support agricultural industries. The budget includes $62 million...
12 May, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
City Band concert to support Red Shield Appeal
THE Ararat City Band will fill the Salvation Army Hall with music this Sunday as part of a special fundraising...
16 May, 2026
Fresh new exhibition comes to Art Trax
A fresh and vibrant exhibition is lighting up Beaufort this May, with...
Historic stables reimagined at Mount William Station
MOUNT William Station at Willaura has enjoyed a stellar year, capping...
Grape Escape delivers boost to regional economy
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape has wrapped a massive three days in Halls Gap,...
Our People
Y-Zetts mark half a century of giving
WHEN the Y-Zetts first gathered in a Stawell lounge room in 1975, they were not trying to follow tradition. They were...
14 May, 2026
Quilters stitch community spirit into cancer fundraiser
THE Stawell Quilters are once again throwing their support behind cancer...
Remembering Beaufort’s first jobs
BEAUFORT Historical Society is inviting the community to share memories...
As I Remember - Joy Wheeler
FEW people can say they’ve seen the Queen in person—let alone four...
Sport
Baggies searching for four-quarter consistency
Swifts senior footballers are continuing to battle inconsistency after suffering a 22-point loss to Edenhope Apsley...
13 May, 2026
Ararat News, Willaura News, Moyston News
Eagles overpower Pumas
Ararat Eagles have bounced back from its loss to Tatyoon to defeat...
Baggies showing signs of improvement
Swifts’ A-Grade netballers are continuing to show encouraging signs of...
Rovers secure first win
Last Sunday in our Mother’s Day round, Rovers continued on with their...