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Consistency drives Lions’ finals push
After narrowly missing finals in 2025, Great Western Lions A-Grade netball coach Tessa O’Callaghan has made consistency and fitness the top priority in the club’s bid to break
27 March, 2026
General News
Pyrenees Shire backs Blue Tree for mental health
PYRENEES Shire Council has agreed to a request to permit a ‘Blue Tree’ on the Sunraysia Highway at Waubra.
26 March, 2026
Surge in entries at sheep dog trials
ORGANISERS of the recent Moyston Sheep Dog Trials say it was one of the...
Funding boost to preserve Ararat’s newspaper history
THE Ararat Genealogical Society has received a further funding boost...
Grant-funded workshop boosts leadership skills for Avoca youth
YOUNG leaders in the Avoca community were recently helped to develop...
Council & Politics
Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town entrance signs after much of the current...
25 March, 2026
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
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Council to lobby for key projects
PYRENEES Shire Council says it intends lobbying all candidates in the...
Rural & Agriculture
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a client appreciation night, bringing the...
23 March, 2026
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Gold in The Grampians
THE Grampians region has featured extremely well in the recent Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, which were presented...
26 March, 2026
Diverse music lineup for 2026 festival
A rich and diverse music lineup is planned for the 15th Lake Bolac Eel...
Easter Egg Hunt fun in Alexandra Gardens
THE East Grampians Health Service Ark Toy and Activity Library’s annual...
Dance floors erupt at Jailhouse Rock
Dancers packed Ararat Town Hall last weekend as Jailhouse Rock capped...
Our People
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has travelled and the people it has touched, Keith...
26 March, 2026
Giving hope one suitcase at a time
BEAUFORT CWA is calling on the community to support its ongoing work...
Pyrenees women celebrated for community spirit
WOMEN from across the Pyrenees district came together in Beaufort...
Snakes, measles and 70 years of marriage
Jim and Betty Barham’s wedding day in 1956 had all the ingredients of a...
Sport
Trevelyan-Clark enjoys first Australian summer
Beaufort Bulls import Theo-Trevelyan Clark made a strong debut in the Maryborough and District Cricket Association,...
27 March, 2026
Margetson shoots winner in thrilling grand final
It took overtime to determine the winner of the Stawell Wildcats...
Kenny MVP in premiership win
Stawell Harness Racing (SHR) has won the Stawell Wildcats Mixed U15...
Juniors show strength at State Firefighter Championships
Four junior members of the Ararat Fire Brigade recently took part in the...