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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

Ian Lamb, left, came from the Gold Coast to attend the rally. Ian and Jenny Sargent organised it, and Rebecca Schuchmnn, second from right, travelled from Brisbane to be a pillion passenger.

Ararat News, Willaura News

Old Ariels arrive in Ararat

Members from Ararat Community Enterprise and Holy Trinity Anglican Church gather at the Anglican Church to officially recognise ACE’s contribution to the newly installed railing.

Ararat News

Holy Trinity gets a helping hand from ACE

A local push for a new V/Line coach service between Ararat and Halls Gap has been ruled out for the foreseeable future, although transport officials say the proposal could still be reconsidered subject to future funding.

Ararat News, Halls Gap News, Stawell News

Funding remains hurdle for Halls Gap bus proposal

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The Orchid House in Alexandra Gardens will be removed in coming weeks.

Ararat News

Orchid house to be removed in June

Ararat Police executed a warrant last week and seized $120,000 worth of illegal tobacco and vapes.

Ararat News

Bust on illegal activity

Emergency services block Tobin Street in Ararat on Tuesday night as crews respond to a major unit fire which spread to a neighbouring property.

Ararat News

Fire rips through Ararat units

Noelle Forth and Rick Thomas at Ararat Emergency Relief have seen a rise in demand in recent months.

Ararat News

Demand rising for food relief

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Wipes tangled on a sewer pump are a clear reminder – wipes block pipes.

Local News

Wet wipes block pipes

Mayor Bob Sanders is delighted with the response to council’s plan to rejuvenate the eastern entrance sign to Ararat. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Ararat News

Community ideas shaping a fresh look for Ararat’s eastern entrance

Neale Daniher, whose courage made him the symbol of the fight against MND, has died aged 65. Breaking News

Local News

Neale Daniher dies after courageous fight against MND

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett (second from right) with Pyrenees Shire Councillor Tanya Kehoe, Deputy Mayor Rebecca Wardlaw and Ararat Mayor Bob Sanders at the intersection recently.

Ararat News, Beaufort News, Buangor News, Streatham News

Roundabout push for Stoneleigh intersection

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