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A V/Line train arrives in Ararat with Mt Langi Ghiran as a backdrop. Half-price public transport fares are now in effect across Victoria following the end of the state’s two-month free travel initiative.

Ararat rail gains hard to measure after free fares

VICTORIA’S free public transport initiative may be over, but questions remain about how much impact it had for Ararat passengers.

9 June, 2026

Outback Car Trek drivers brave the wet weather at Ararat’s Town Hall to help raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctors Service.

Outback Car Trek rolls into Ararat to support Royal Flying Doctor Service

Back L-R: Casanda Woods (Coach), Ruby Thomas, Bridie Price, Violet Day, Ros Thomas (Team Manager). Front L-R: Addison Lardner, Nevani Woods, Mia Gardiner. PHOTOS BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Redbacks under-18 girls sign off in style

Acting Inspector Tim Thomson, Police Minister Anthony Carbines, Senior Sergeant Lisa McRae and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett during last Friday’s visit to Ararat Police Station.

Minister drops in on local police

Nate Rhodes pushes through an opponent. PHOTO BY JEN FOSTER

Redbacks under-16 boys reach quarter-finals

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Noah Hughes makes a break from defence. PHOTO BY JEN FOSTER

Redbacks under-12 boys reach semi-finals

Ararat Rural City Council received a higher rating than other rural councils in the recent satisfaction survey.

Council records strong community satisfaction results

Reject Shop staff Bronwyn, Declan, Kristy and Anastazia were happy to welcome customers to the new look Reject Shop this week.

Reject shop takes on a new look

Ararat, Pomonal and Stawell Men's shed gather to celebrate the Pumpkin Competition victors.

Ararat News, Pomonal News, Stawell News

Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed

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Gason’s Shannon McGrath takes on the 2026 Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness of suicide.

Shannon's push for mental health awareness

Brodie Hunter and his family face a tough road ahead after his recent kidney transplant.

Ararat rallies behind Brodie Hunter

Janette Lucas was one of 50 artist short listed for the Paper Bird Illustration Awards.

Ararat artist takes flight in Paper Bird Illustration awards

Daveena, Bev, Merren and Hayden tuck into the amazing morning tea.

Cuppa and cake at the Décor room

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