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Demons too powerful for Rats
The Horsham Demons proved too strong for the Ararat Rats under-17 footballers, storming to a 31-point WFNL premiership victory at Horsham City Oval last Saturday.
22 September, 2026
General News
Rail celebration plans in full swing
THE arrival of rail to Avoca in 1876 was a turning point for the town and the wider Pyrenees region. A rail...
22 September, 2026
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...
Grapes it is!
THE community has spoken, with The Grapes of Avoca overwhelmingly chosen...
Council & Politics
Councils unite to fight for region’s water rights
THREE local councils have teamed up to call for a commitment for the proposed Southern Wimmera and Northeast Pyrenees...
20 September, 2026
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...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
The speech pathologist unable to speak
LOCAL media outlets including the Pyrenees Advocate, Ararat Advocate and...
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
Celebrate diversity and connection
ARARAT residents are invited to come together for a special Welcoming Week event this afternoon to celebrate local...
20 September, 2026
Speed, science and human power
MAROONA Primary School students are gearing up for this year’s Energy...
A pair beyond compare
DI HOLDEN thought she had been told remarkably little for someone...
Beaufort CWA celebrates 100 years of service
A cold Wednesday in Beaufort was warmed by a strong sense of community,...
Sport
Warriors fall agonisingly short in premiership defence
The Stawell Warriors C-Reserve netballers have fallen agonisingly short in their bid to go back-to-back, going down...
22 September, 2026
Rats secure redemption
The Ararat Rats reserves have found redemption, overcoming the...
Jennings making his mark in Rats’ premiership push
James Jennings has established himself as one of the most improved...
Cosgriff looking to cement legacy
When Baydn Cosgriff runs out for the grand final tomorrow, he will be...
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...