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Ararat man becomes (almost) a millionaire
AN Ararat retiree got the shock of his life when he tuned into the Saturday night TattsLotto draw and realised his long-held lottery numbers had come up, scoring him a whopping
1 December, 2025
General News
Increased interest in Stawell’s history
ONE of Stawell’s most remarkable community assets will become more accessible to locals and visitors next month when...
1 December, 2025
Local News
New homes sit empty
TWO more months have passed since the Advocate revealed 16 brand new...
Shadow Minister visits local success stories
STAWELL’s Krause Bricks and Best’s Wines at Great Western received a...
Creating a memorable experience
THERE’S something comforting about feeling like everything is familiar...
Council & Politics
Council flags $15 million transformation of A & J McDonald Centre
ARARAT Rural City Council will join forces with Grampians Community Health to lobby for funding to redevelop one of...
30 November, 2025
Mallee MP pleased with net zero decision
MUCH has been made this week about the Liberal party’s decision to...
Long-term vision adopted for Waubra Reserve
PYRENEES Shire Council has adopted a long-term strategic vision for the...
Campaigning for an end to family violence
COUNCILLOR Karen Hyslop has ushered in her second term as Northern...
Rural & Agriculture
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and...
30 November, 2025
Lyons amazing world record
MARNOO is the place where an impressive world record was met by a female...
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...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Festival kicks off today
THE popular Stawell Christmas Tree Festival kicks off this morning. Hosted by the Stawell Country Women’s...
29 November, 2025
The best of Spring Fest
THIS year’s Skipton Spring Festival didn’t disappoint with well over a...
Show attracts a bumper crowd
Over a thousand people rolled up to Goldfields Recreation Reserve last...
Madness and mayhem at the Spyglass Club
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society’s end of year production of ‘Spy Club’...
Our People
Jill retires after extraordinary 70 year career
IN all probability, local nurse Jill Broderick can boast the longest nursing career in Australia. Jill recently...
28 November, 2025
Dean Morris’s New project ‘The Strength of Women’ begins
FOLLOWING the sell-out success of The Weight of Men, Beaufort...
Local News
Insights into a serial killer
enthralled in the drama has been pieced together in a remarkable book...
Local News
Ararat officer honoured with award for the fight against family violence
An Ararat-based Victoria Police officer has been recognised for her...
Sport
Young excited to lead Australia next week
Ararat’s Chris Young is excited to skipper Australia in the Atlantic Senior Fours tournament in Cyprus, starting next...
28 November, 2025
Stawell News, Great Western News
Stawell Harness Racing Club geared up for the Cup
The Stawell Harness Racing Club is putting the final preparations on for...
Bellman and Mecarno strike again
It took 28 years for Ararat Harness Racing trainer-driver Michael...
Landsborough News, Elmhurst News, Ararat News, Buangor News
Tight-contested battles highlight round six
Round six of the Ararat and District Tennis Association delivered...