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Depth the key as Hawks target premiership
Talbot’s A-Grade netballers are setting their sights on a premiership in 2026, with improved depth identified as the key to going one step further in the Maryborough Castlemaine
2 April, 2026
General News
Ararat Advocate OUT TODAY
Your locally owned Ararat Advocate is out a day early this week with a big wrap of local news, sport and events. This...
2 April, 2026
Stawell Times-News out today
Your local Stawell Times-News is out this morning with a big wrap of...
Following in family’s footsteps
MEDICINE runs in the blood of an East Grampians Health Service employee...
Shaking tins this Good Friday
BEAUFORT and Avoca locals are once again being urged to dig deep this...
Council & Politics
Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town entrance signs after much of the current...
25 March, 2026
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
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Council to lobby for key projects
PYRENEES Shire Council says it intends lobbying all candidates in the...
Rural & Agriculture
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a client appreciation night, bringing the...
23 March, 2026
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Grease is the word!
THE cast of Ararat Regional Theatre Society’s production of Grease are showing what amazing talent Ararat has in the...
29 March, 2026
Community fundraiser driven by gratitude and experience
WHAT began as a family’s way of giving back has grown into one of...
Gold in The Grampians
THE Grampians region has featured extremely well in the recent Qantas...
Diverse music lineup for 2026 festival
A rich and diverse music lineup is planned for the 15th Lake Bolac Eel...
Our People
Celebrating many cultures
HUNDREDS of local residents came together recently at the Stawell Town Hall for a celebration of our multicultural...
31 March, 2026
Four decades behind the scenes
BOB Hawke was the Prime Minister of Australia the day Sharon McHoul...
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has...
Giving hope one suitcase at a time
BEAUFORT CWA is calling on the community to support its ongoing work...
Sport
Warriors eye finals with new-look squad
The Stawell Warriors A-Grade netball team enters the 2026 season with a refreshed line-up, aiming to climb the...
1 April, 2026
Rats aim for renewed success under Faith Biddle
The Ararat A-Grade netballers went from zero wins in 2024 to reaching an...
Strengthened Warriors poised for big season
A strengthened Stawell Warriors squad is ready to push into the upper...
Rats eye historic fourth consecutive premiership
Ararat has firmly established itself as the benchmark of the Wimmera...