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Cousins receive Spirit of Sport Awards
Ararat Rats under-17 footballer, Sam Harrington, and 17-and-under netballer Bridie Price received the Wimmera Football Netball League Blue Ribbon Foundation Spirit of Football and
15 May, 2025
General News
Council confirms road reconstruction
Ararat Rural City Council’s draft budget has allocated a further $1 million for the upgrade of Buangor – Ben Nevis...
3 May, 2025
Local News
Anzac Day in Willaura
Despite the damp weather, Anzac Day commemorations in Willaura remained...
Local News
Dig deep to support those in need
The Salvation Army in Ararat is encouraging locals to sign up and...
Local News
Funding assistance for Grape Escape
One of the Grampians flagship regional events has received a welcome...
Council & Politics
Early voting begins
Early voting is underway in ARARAT as voters decide who’ll represent us in the federal parliament for the next three...
28 April, 2025
Alex Dyson’s Ararat campaign kicks off
In a sign the election is just around the corner, independent candidate...
Local News
Council secures funding to repair Buangor's historic Cobb & Co stables
The Ararat Rural City Council has secured $60,000 in funding to restore...
Local News
Ararat council, local businesses join forces to spread the festive spirit
Spread the Christmas spirit with the Reverse Advent Calendar.
Rural & Agriculture
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
7 November, 2024
Local News
Tender awarded: East Grampians Rural Pipeline stage two to begin late 2024
Mitchell Water Wins Tender for East Grampians Pipeline Stage Two
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs
This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.
21 February, 2025
Our People
Ararat comes together to celebrate Harmony Day
Ararat’s Harmony Day celebration exceeded all expectations last Saturday with over 200 people attending the event.
31 March, 2025
Women play leading role at local brigade
THE recent celebration of International Women’s Day was a perfect time...
Local News
Oncology Unit celebrates 20 year anniversary
Oncology unit celebrates 20th anniversary serving cancer patients
Local News
Ararat sculptor: blends whimsy with industrial for unique steampunk art
Ararat sculptor blends whimsy with industrial for steampunk art
Sport
Three-peat the goal for raring to go Rats
THE Ararat Rats are still a few weeks away from the first bounce of their 2025 Wimmera Football and Netball League.
23 March, 2025
Tom Hawkins plays a round with Nutrien
Former Geelong great Tom Hawkins made a special visit to Ararat as part...
Local News
Funding secured for upgrades to Ararat's network of walking and bike paths
Ararat Rural City Council has secured funding for cycling infrastructure.
Local News
Ararat's R.T White Raceway set to host nine-race program on February 28
R.T White Raceway will be the place to be on Friday, February 28.