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Mayor Jo Armstrong and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett check out the location of Ararat’s proposed new dog park in Centenary Park.

Dog park gets state funding

Ararat Rural City Council’s wish to build a second dog park for larger dogs has been given a boost with funding from the Victorian Government.

31 March, 2025

Gorrin Village’s Barb Jardine along with auxiliary members Helen Boling, Joy Wheeler and Nola Pugh enjoy the newly installed shaded area at Gorrin Village.

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New shade for village residents

Stawell Secondary School students Kayan Barnes, Isaiah Taylor, Noah Harvey, Earl Pestijo and Claire Scott.

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Students share what they’ve learned about Chinese culture ahead of Harmony Day

The Rotary Orchid Glasshouse will be removed after a vote by council. The historic McCulloch fountain will be clearly visible in the gardens once the glasshouse is removed.

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Council agrees to dismantle orchid glasshouse

Ararat Lions were part of last year’s Volunteers Expo. Photo by Craig Wilson.

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Get Involved: Volunteer Expo returns next month

It Takes a community’, Agencies tackle homelessness at Stawell Forum

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It Takes a community’, Agencies tackle homelessness at Stawell Forum

Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King joined Wannon candidate Fiona MacKenzie and Ripon MP Martha Haylett in Buangor to announce a major upgrade of six level crossings in Ararat Rural City.

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Rail crossing upgrade to improve safety motorists and passengers.

Stawell CFA Captain Mal Nicholson and Northern Grampians Shire Mayor Karen Hy6slop met up this week to discuss the State Firefighter Championships coming to Stawell. Picture by John Hall

Stawell to host state championships

Owners of Waacks Bakery, Shane and Kate Ratcliffe, celebrate their white loaf bread being awarded third best in Victoria.

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White loaf among the state’s best at Waacks Bakery

Northern Grampians Shire mayor Karen Hyslop, deputy mayor Justine Hide and councillors Karen Probst and Jenny Greenberger, with Stawell Historical Society president Dorothy Brumby, next to the 1874 panorama of Stawell. Picture by John Hall.

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Stawell Historical Society invites councillors to tour

Mark McLean and Deb Nitchke from Wimmera Catchment Management Authority sample local waterways.

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Cutting-edge technology aids research

Mark Treweek (far left) and his team of zookeeper's at Halls Gap Zoo. Photo by Ellen Anderson.

Boost for Halls Gap Zoo

Allan ‘Butch’ Anderson has dedicated his life to the local CFA.

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Decades of service

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