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Women play leading role at local brigade
THE recent celebration of International Women’s Day was a perfect time to celebrate the mothers, sisters, daughters, and wives who dedicate their lives not just to their families
24 March, 2025
General News
Calls grow to drop P-Plate age
A petition with 1,740 signatures has reignited calls for Victoria to lower the probationary driving age to 17,...
17 March, 2025
Local News
Forty years on the force
Superintendent Sharon McCrory has marked an incredible milestone this...
Scaled back and late – farmers vent anger at delayed pipeline
District farmers say GWMWater's latest update on the East Grampians...
Patients and inmates remembered
Friends of J Ward unveiled a memorial monument this week dedicated to...
Council & Politics
Alex Dyson’s Ararat campaign kicks off
In a sign the election is just around the corner, independent candidate Alex Dyson has opened a campaign office in...
11 March, 2025
Local News
Council secures funding to repair Buangor's historic Cobb & Co stables
The Ararat Rural City Council has secured $60,000 in funding to restore...
Local News
Ararat council, local businesses join forces to spread the festive spirit
Spread the Christmas spirit with the Reverse Advent Calendar.
Local News
Former Ararat Rural City Council mayor Jo Armstrong returns to top job
Cr Jo Armstrong was elected Ararat Rural City Council mayor.
Rural & Agriculture
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
7 November, 2024
Local News
Tender awarded: East Grampians Rural Pipeline stage two to begin late 2024
Mitchell Water Wins Tender for East Grampians Pipeline Stage Two
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs
This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.
21 February, 2025
Our People
Oncology Unit celebrates 20 year anniversary
Oncology unit celebrates 20th anniversary serving cancer patients
20 February, 2025
Local News
Ararat sculptor: blends whimsy with industrial for unique steampunk art
Ararat sculptor blends whimsy with industrial for steampunk art
Australia Day honours recognise outstanding work by quiet achievers
Ararat Rural City Council celebrated its best on January 26.
Sport
Tom Hawkins plays a round with Nutrien
Former Geelong great Tom Hawkins made a special visit to Ararat as part of Nutrien Ag Solutions’ client appreciation...
12 March, 2025
Local News
Funding secured for upgrades to Ararat's network of walking and bike paths
Ararat Rural City Council has secured funding for cycling infrastructure.
Local News
Ararat's R.T White Raceway set to host nine-race program on February 28
R.T White Raceway will be the place to be on Friday, February 28.
Local News
Over 40s football and netball matches to support bushfire impacted communities
Teams being finalised for GCH 40s football and netball matches.