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Heads down, clean up
THE Mount Cole–Pyrenees Nature Group has rolled up its sleeves to help restore Raglan’s fire-affected roadsides, with volunteers collecting several ute-loads of rubbish along Back
18 September, 2025
General News
Final days for 2Taggs
A popular Ararat business is about to close its doors after serving the fashion needs of Ararat women for 15 years.
16 September, 2025
Local News
Acacia Caravan Park wins top industry award
ACACIA Caravan Park’s strong community connection was acknowledged last...
Twin theatres in operation
ELECTIVE surgery numbers are ramping up at Grampians Health’s Stawell...
New store on the way
ANYONE strolling towards the top end of Main Street has likely heard the...
Council & Politics
Council looks at cycling trails for Moonambel
PYRENEES Shire Council is investigating a series of cycling trails around the Moonambel area, utilising existing...
17 September, 2025
Work resumes on Mount William Road
COUNCIL has announced the recommencement of the Mount William Road...
Have a say on new road name
ARARAT Rural City Council is inviting the community to provide their...
Local leaders gather for insightful morning
ARARAT Rural City Council and Greater Ararat Business Network...
Rural & Agriculture
Look up! Swooping season is here again
AS the weather gets warmer and the days longer, we also start to see the occasional swooping bird.
11 September, 2025
Blooming gem in Glenorchy
GLENORCHY has been quietly hiding one of the region’s most enchanting...
Are You Frog Friendly?
A free presentation entitled “Frogs of the Region” was recently hosted...
Local News
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Horsing around
THE Ararat Men’s Shed has taken on a unique project, carefully restoring a rocking horse believed to be close to 100...
17 September, 2025
Striking the right note
THE Ararat City Band has welcomed its newest leader, Wade Carmen, who...
Hub gets an upgrade
THE Beaufort Youth Hub, home to the local scouts and girl guides, is...
Artisan showcase
LOVERS of local arts and crafts are being called to mark their calendars...
Our People
Class is in session
ARARAT College has welcomed new acting principal Jenette Penn, following the departure of Ellie McDougall last semester.
11 September, 2025
Roadshow educates new residents
THE Victorian Law Foundation held a legal information roadshow at...
Tipping for success
ARARAT footy tipper Kevin Bowles is on a hot streak, claiming victory in...
Twelve new Australians welcomed
ARARAT Rural City Council welcomed twelve new Australian citizens at an...
Sport
Skipton claims historic premiership
In what meant so much to the club and the Skipton community, the Emus claimed their first Central Highlands...
17 September, 2025
Eagles under-18 netballers fly to premiership glory
Ararat Eagles under-18 netballers claimed premiership glory last...
Crows juniors claim memorable premiership
Beaufort’s under-13 netballers held their nerve to dethrone Waubra,...
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Saturday Scoreboard
Congratulations to senior football teams on their premierships: Skipton...