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Insights into a serial killer
enthralled in the drama has been pieced together in a remarkable book that compiles news stories from time. Julie McNamara, known by her pen name Julie Mac, has produced COOKED, a
19 November, 2025
General News
Schools respond to national anti-bullying review
BULLYING continues to have devastating effects on young Australians, impacting mental health, wellbeing, and learning...
19 November, 2025
Protecting Northern Grampians residents from mosquito-borne diseases
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents will have protection from the...
Local News
Navy Eels ready to break through
LAKE Bolac College students are preparing to take part in this year’s...
Ararat joins 16 days of activism
ARARAT Rural City Council has agreed to participate in the annual 16...
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
Tigers put up a brave performance
Lexton is still looking for its first win in the 2025 Grenville Cricket Association following a brave 55-run loss to...
19 November, 2025
Elmhurst News, Ararat News, Landsborough News, Buangor News
Thrilling matches as ladder leaders hold strong
Last weekend’s tennis in the Ararat and District Tennis Association...
Beaufort Red fights hard in loss
Due to a split round, only one Beaufort team was in action in the...
Ararat News, Landsborough News, Elmhurst News
Maryborough Extend Their Lead as Others Battle for Ladder Positions
The weather turned chilly again on the weekend, with players swapping...