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Ararat’s Dr Pieter Pretorius has been shortlisted for a prestigious medical award.

Local doctor shortlisted for top award

ARARAT Medical Centre GP Dr Pieter Pretorius has been named a finalist in the 2026 Victorian Rural Healthcare Awards. Dr Pretorius was recently shortlisted in the category

2 June, 2026

Ararat Emergency Relief’s Noelle Forth and Life Links Church Pastor David Tolputt welcome the community in for a shared meal in June.

Ararat News

Breaking bread, Ararat Emergency Relief receives funding to help feed the community

More than 16 tonnes of food relief were distributed through Stawell Neighbourhood House Inc last year, with a new report revealing the growing scale of hardship and social support needs across the community.

Stawell News

General News

Local doctor shortlisted for top award

Breaking bread, Ararat Emergency Relief receives funding to help feed the community

Report reveals hidden scale of hardship in Stawell

Old Ariels arrive in Ararat

Housing hopes rise on Sloane Street land sale

Holy Trinity gets a helping hand from ACE

Funding remains hurdle for Halls Gap bus proposal

Orchid house to be removed in June

Final curtain falls on Y-Zetts

Late night burglary by hungry thief

Bust on illegal activity

Fire rips through Ararat units

Renewable Energy Zones confirmed

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