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Last day of business for Steve Hughan
AFTER a lifetime serving the gardeners of Ararat, local businessman Stephen Hughan closed the doors to his Ararat shop last Saturday for the final time.
27 September, 2026
General News
Friends of Gum San donate to Garden View Court
RESIDENTS at Garden View Court are now enjoying the comfort of new lounge chairs thanks to a generous donation....
23 September, 2026
Rail celebration plans in full swing
THE arrival of rail to Avoca in 1876 was a turning point for the town...
Trail vision moves closer
THE long-running push to extend the Grampians Rail Trail from Stawell...
‘Joy Bell’ celebrates patients’ journeys
PATIENTS at East Grampians Health Service’s Oncology Unit can now...
Council & Politics
Work underway
AFTER a delay of eight years, work has commenced on the next stage of the Western Highway duplication between Buangor...
25 September, 2026
Glenorchy News, Joel Joel News, Landsborough News, Marnoo News, Moonambel News, Natte Yalock News, Navarre News, Redbank News
Councils unite to fight for region’s water rights
THREE local councils have teamed up to call for a commitment for the...
Audit validates years of road complaints
YEARS of complaints about deteriorating state roads across Northern...
Ararat’s new dog park officially opens
ARARAT’S Centenary Dog Park was officially opened last week, giving...
Rural & Agriculture
Bird Flu detected in Pyrenees Shire
THE Pyrenees Shire has reported its first confirmed case of the H5 virus also knows as bird flu. The Department of...
4 September, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians
POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to...
Ewe beauty, a ripper day at Marnoo
TORRENTIAL rain failed to dampen spirits at Marnoo last Wednesday as...
289 ewes stolen from Lexton
BEAUFORT Police are investigating the theft of 289 pregnant ewes from a...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Footy rocks hidden around Ararat
HAVE you seen any rocks ‘rocking’ footy colours around town? 70 Lowe Street residents have been busy painting rocks...
22 September, 2026
Costa to headline Lexton expo
ONE of Australia’s most beloved and recognisable TV personalities has...
Beaufort set for a weekend of big band music
BEAUFORT will come alive with the sound of brass, percussion and music...
Ready, set, bloom
ORCHIDS will fill the Stawell Entertainment Centre this weekend as...
Our People
Old mates weave plans for reunion
A SIMPLE idea to bring a few former workmates together for a photograph could become something much bigger for the...
25 September, 2026
Avoca firefighters rise to stair climb challenge
AVOCA firefighters Jesse Leenaerts and Patrick McKinnis recently took on...
Celebrate diversity and connection
ARARAT residents are invited to come together for a special Welcoming...
Speed, science and human power
MAROONA Primary School students are gearing up for this year’s Energy...
Sport
Wynd takes Bulldogs top honour
Avoca senior footballer Byron Wynd has claimed the Bulldogs best and fairest following a consistent season.
23 September, 2026
Patten claims Bulldogs best and fairest
Avoca A-Grade netballer, Ella Patten, has claimed the Bulldogs...
Tranter takes top honour
Natte Bealiba A-Grade netballer Ella Tranter has claimed the Swans...
Quixley claims Giants best and fairest
Players and supporters gathered on Friday, September 11, at a dinner...
Business
Opening success for Elmhurst Hotel
ELMHURST Hotel has wasted no time welcoming locals back through its doors, with the newly reopened pub already...
18 September, 2026
Grampians Vinegar wins gold
GRAMPIANS Vinegar has brought home an impressive haul from two of...