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E-scooters aren’t Allgood in Barkly Street
RECKLESS e-scooter riding is becoming an all-too-familiar sight in Ararat, according to local police. Sergeant Shane Allgood says officers are increasingly concerned by the
8 December, 2025
General News
Christmas toy appeals kicks off
ARARAT’s annual Christmas Toy Appeal is on again with the local community urged to donate. Ararat Emergency Relief...
8 December, 2025
Local News
Amphitheatre CFA secures major grant for new ‘Big-Fill’ trailer
AMPITHEATRE CFA brigade has received a significant boost after...
Region’s top cop calls time on 40 years of service
THE regions top police officer officially ended a 40 year career on...
Local businesses shine at Victorian Tourism Awards
TWO local businesses have plenty of reasons to celebrate taking home...
Council & Politics
Nationals say Ripon is in their sights
WITH a state election exactly one year away, the Nationals have stepped up their campaign with a week long blitz of...
1 December, 2025
Council flags $15 million transformation of A & J McDonald Centre
ARARAT Rural City Council will join forces with Grampians Community...
Mallee MP pleased with net zero decision
MUCH has been made this week about the Liberal party’s decision to...
Long-term vision adopted for Waubra Reserve
PYRENEES Shire Council has adopted a long-term strategic vision for the...
Rural & Agriculture
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and...
30 November, 2025
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...
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
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
Business After Dark at the Wine Shed
November's Business After Dark took members of the Greater Ararat Business Network to Pomonal to discover Barney’s...
4 December, 2025
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...
Ararat News, Lake Bolac News, Willaura News
Jill retires after extraordinary 70 year career
IN all probability, local nurse Jill Broderick can boast the longest...
Sport
Thomas hits milestone at parkrun
With the milestone of fifty parkruns achieved as a volunteer, local student Thomas Hutchings is proud of his...
5 December, 2025
Green holds off Black in mixed netball grand final
Wednesday night at the Beaufort Secondary College gymnasium, the...
Ararat VRI hands Stawell Golf their first loss
Ararat VRI has made a statement in round nine of the Grampians playing...
Stawell News, Great Western News
Cup day a resounding success
Rain couldn’t deter the crowd as they enjoyed eight magnificent races on...