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Harrington crowned WFNL’s best and fairest
Ararat Rats’ footballer Patrick Harrington has been crowned the Wimmera Football Netball League’s under-14s best and fairest, capping off a stellar season for the 14-year-old.
7 September, 2026
General News
Gearing up for Energy Breakthrough
GREAT Western Primary School is gearing up to take part in this year’s Energy Breakthrough, with its senior students...
5 September, 2026
Work underway at Alluvial Estate
WORK has commenced on the next stage of a new housing project expected...
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Legacy Week supporting local families of veterans
ARARAT Legacy is calling upon the local communities of Ararat, Stawell,...
Donations and lasting legacies secure health service’s future
FAMILY bequests generously given to the East Grampians Health Service...
Council & Politics
More police to make Stawell safer
MEMBER for Lowan Emma Kealy said operating hours at Stawell Police Station will increase if the Coalition wins...
4 September, 2026
Liberals’ plan to make Ararat safer
THE Coalition says it will increase the operating hours of the Ararat...
Local News
Ripon candidate announced by One Nation
A speech pathologist from Gippsland has been selected as One Nation's...
Council appoints new CEO
ARARAT Rural City Council has announced the appointment of Phuong Au as...
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
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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
Old blankets tell new stories
WOOLLEN blankets once made to keep people warm have found a very different purpose in a new exhibition at Ararat...
6 September, 2026
A passion in full bloom
JOHN Welsh only has to step into his backyard to be surrounded by the...
Beers to flow again at Elmhurst
AFTER its closure six years ago, the Elmhurst Pub is preparing to...
Lexton pub set to pour again
LEXTON’S Pyrenees Hotel is preparing to open its doors once again, with...
Our People
Life membership for history stalwart
AROUND 31 years ago, Diane Western and her husband Tim were the driving force behind an initiative to preserve local...
7 September, 2026
Backing the Blizzard one parma at a time
ARARAT RSL is throwing its support behind local Olympian Sarah Blizzard,...
Summerfield Winery wins big
FAMILY owned Summerfield Winery is celebrating after taking home the...
Medal presentation at Government House
ARARAT’S Jane Richardson made her way to Government House in Melbourne...
Sport
Emus fall short, juniors in the hunt
Skipton’s senior footballers have fallen short of a chance to defend their Central Highlands Football League...
7 September, 2026
Rats to face Saints for grand final berth
Ararat will face Horsham Saints at Central Park, Stawell, this Saturday...
Meek reflects on his journey from the Mininera to the AFL
Having recently notched up his 100th AFL game and preparing for another...
Warriors bow out with plenty of positives
Stawell Warriors A-Grade netballers have bowed out of the Wimmera...