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Fire cause remains unclear following fireworks
A small but highly visible fire that broke out just minutes after Ararat’s Carols by Candlelight fireworks display has been officially deemed “underdetermined”, leaving locals none
19 December, 2025
General News
Small school, big opportunities
THE old saying “from little things big things grow” rings true at Natte Yallock Primary School, where a tiny...
18 December, 2025
Local News
Community Bank backs local projects
COMMUNITY Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud have awarded more than...
Pomonal News, Stawell News, Ararat News
New award honours founding CEO
GRAMPIANS Community Health is honouring its inaugural CEO Jill Miller...
New energy at Stawell Harness Racing Club
THE Stawell Harness Racing club has undergone extensive renovations over...
Council & Politics
Section sealed on Mount William Road
ARARAT Rural City Council has confirmed a section of Mount William Road, currently undergoing a $6.2M rehabilitation...
15 December, 2025
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Liberals select Ripon candidate
The Liberal Party has selected its candidate to contest Ripon at next...
Nationals say Ripon is in their sights
WITH a state election exactly one year away, the Nationals have stepped...
Council flags $15 million transformation of A & J McDonald Centre
ARARAT Rural City Council will join forces with Grampians Community...
Rural & Agriculture
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
15 December, 2025
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Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female...
Local wool ambassador hits the global stage
STOCKYARD Hill farmer Katherine Bain is proving that the future of...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Hopelessly devoted to Grease
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society is excited to announce that its 2026 production will be the hit musical...
3 December, 2025
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this...
The best of Spring Fest
THIS year’s Skipton Spring Festival didn’t disappoint with well over a...
Show attracts a bumper crowd
Over a thousand people rolled up to Goldfields Recreation Reserve last...
Our People
Remembering Des Weller
THE life of Desmond John Weller was shaped by service, humility and a steadfast commitment to others. Des passed...
16 December, 2025
Business After Dark at the Wine Shed
November's Business After Dark took members of the Greater Ararat...
Willaura Captain focused on training, youth and the future
WILLAURA CFA’s new captain, Joel Michell, has hit the ground running...
Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents have until next Friday, December 5 to...
Sport
Locals shine as racing returns to Stawell
The Stawell Racing Club returned with a bang at their Gift Hotel Christmas Race Day last Saturday, with locals not...
18 December, 2025
Mecarno trots to third consecutive Group One victory
They say things happen in threes, and that’s exactly what has happened...
Bulldogs extend winning streak to six
Avoca's dream start to the Maryborough and District Cricket Association...
Stawell defeat Stawell Golf in thriller
Stawell Lawn Bowling Club has the bragging rights over Christmas,...