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Rats eye historic fourth consecutive premiership
Ararat has firmly established itself as the benchmark of the Wimmera Football Netball League, and in 2026, the Rats stand on the brink of history. A fourth consecutive premiership
1 April, 2026
General News
Tag swears by council compost
COUNCIL’S compost program is proving powerful for a local resident who has reported extraordinary results from a...
31 March, 2026
Stawell baker keeps Easter tradition alive
THREE thousand six hundred hot cross buns. 3,600 sounds like a lot but...
Follow the rules before you get stung
ARARAT Police are warning motorists to obey the rules or risk being...
‘Unsafe’ vehicle impounded
POLICE say a vehicle intercepted in Beaufort in early March was one of...
Council & Politics
Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town entrance signs after much of the current...
25 March, 2026
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
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Council to lobby for key projects
PYRENEES Shire Council says it intends lobbying all candidates in the...
Rural & Agriculture
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a client appreciation night, bringing the...
23 March, 2026
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Grease is the word!
THE cast of Ararat Regional Theatre Society’s production of Grease are showing what amazing talent Ararat has in the...
29 March, 2026
Community fundraiser driven by gratitude and experience
WHAT began as a family’s way of giving back has grown into one of...
Gold in The Grampians
THE Grampians region has featured extremely well in the recent Qantas...
Diverse music lineup for 2026 festival
A rich and diverse music lineup is planned for the 15th Lake Bolac Eel...
Our People
Four decades behind the scenes
BOB Hawke was the Prime Minister of Australia the day Sharon McHoul started work at Avoca Primary School. Joining the...
28 March, 2026
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has...
Giving hope one suitcase at a time
BEAUFORT CWA is calling on the community to support its ongoing work...
Pyrenees women celebrated for community spirit
WOMEN from across the Pyrenees district came together in Beaufort...
Sport
Bulldogs’ gritty season ends in honourable defeat
Avoca Cricket Club may have fallen short in the Maryborough District Cricket Association A-Reserve grand final...
31 March, 2026
International stars headline Stawell Gift
The Victorian Athletic League (VAL) has announced handicaps for 737...
Bibby’s balancing act: Nursing shifts and Harness Racing success
Deep Lead harness racing trainer Marnie Bibby is proof that passion,...
Consistency drives Lions’ finals push
After narrowly missing finals in 2025, Great Western Lions A-Grade...