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Common sense needed on kangaroo management
THE Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is urging the State Government to apply some common sense to kangaroo management after analysis showed a decline in the number of control measures
17 November, 2025
General News
College building links with community
STUDENTS from Stawell Secondary College had an opportunity this year to attain a formal qualification and to build...
16 November, 2025
Local News
Impaired drivers in police sights at local festival
Police are promising a major crackdown on drug and drink drivers...
We honour them
HUNDREDS of people attended Remembrance Day services across Ararat Rural...
Lions convention a roaring success
AN influx of Lions Club volunteers from far and wide gathered in Stawell...
Council & Politics
Major upgrade for Webb Street
ARARAT Rural City Council will begin construction of a new road in Webb Street, Ararat, from Monday 24 November, with...
16 November, 2025
New Mayor and Deputy
Cr Bob Sanders will return as Ararat's Mayor after receiving the...
Avoca News, Beaufort News, Lexton News
Ferrari elected new Pyrenees Mayor
PYRENEES Shire Council has a new Mayor in place for the next 12 months...
Bob set to reclaim top job
ARARAT Rural City Councillor Bob Sanders is set to return as Ararat...
Rural & Agriculture
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female shearer. On Wednesday, October 15, in a...
5 November, 2025
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...
Vegie Patch readying for spring time
AS the days lengthen and the chill in the air lessens, gardeners are...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Gearing up for McHappy car show
AN exciting display featuring impressive automobiles owned by local car enthusiasts will be the highlight of McHappy...
15 November, 2025
Come to the show this Sunday
THE Beaufort Show offers something for everyone this Sunday. There are...
Lion Chase Fun Run a resounding success
Great Western Football Netball Club’s recent Lions Chase Fun Run and...
Summer show brings out the blooms
STAWELL Orchid Society’s highly anticipated Summer Show was a huge...
Our People
Ararat officer honoured with award for the fight against family violence
An Ararat-based Victoria Police officer has been recognised for her outstanding work supporting survivors of family...
16 November, 2025
Finding inspiration in unlikely places
A talented author who spent his formative years growing up in Stawell...
Six decades side-by-side
A sense of humour and a sense of purpose are two ingredients that have...
Local News
Celebrating 50 years together
SO many things have come and gone in Ararat over the past fifty years...
Sport
Maryborough Extend Their Lead as Others Battle for Ladder Positions
The weather turned chilly again on the weekend, with players swapping shorts for long pants and jumpers as round four...
14 November, 2025
Rhymney/Moyston win thriller
Rhymney/Moyston waited until the fourth last ball of the day to claim...
Stawell Golf continues to dominate
Stawell Golf made it six wins on a trot to start the Grampians Playing...
Marnoo start season with strong victory
After a disrupted start to the season, with Round one washed out and...