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Generations unite for vintage fashion parade
VOLUNTEERS at Ararat and District Historical Society hosted a fashion parade with a difference recently, parading outfits from yesteryear. The fashion parade at the Langi Morgala
29 October, 2025
General News
Pet owners urged to plan ahead for fire season
LEXTON CFA teamed up with RSPCA Victoria this week to remind pet owners to include their animals in their bushfire...
29 October, 2025
Help at hand to claim power saving bonus
ARARAT Neighbourhood House has extended its services to help local...
Shopping spree fundraiser
A hospital fundraising initiative that encourages people to shop locally...
Small notes delivering big smiles
Ararat residents may have noticed blue hats popping up at various...
Council & Politics
Illegal dumping funds welcomed by council
NORTHERN Grampians Shire has welcome extra funding to crack down on illegal dumping of rubbish. The State Government...
29 October, 2025
Dyson’s Wannon campaign among Australia’s best funded
THIS year’s federal election campaign in Wannon was officially a big...
Doors officially open at new Natte Yallock Fire Station
EMERGENCY Services Minister Vicki Ward officially opened the new Natte...
Wandering dogs remain a concern
RESIDENTS across Stawell and surrounding areas continue to raise...
Rural & Agriculture
Vegie Patch readying for spring time
AS the days lengthen and the chill in the air lessens, gardeners are getting their mojo back and enjoying the warmer...
1 October, 2025
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Local News
Support for local wildlife volunteers
WILDLIFE rescue volunteers in Amphitheatre and Trawalla have been given...
Sheep shortages driving up prices
PADDOCKS around the region are looking green at the moment following...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Avoca gears up for town-wide garage sale
AVOCA’s whole-town garage sale is set to take place today, October 26th, with locals and businesses joining in for a...
25 October, 2025
Local News
Ladies, grab your fascinators
THE fun and frivolity of dressing up on Oaks Day is a time-honoured...
Avoca set to open Barking Owl Arts Festival
AVOCA Community Arts and Gardens will open their ‘Barking Owl Arts...
Local News
The Pyrenees regains regional shield
WINES from the Pyrenees Shire have excelled at the annual Western...
Our People
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family legacy as the third generation to lead the local...
2 October, 2025
Cameron Evans to lead health service Board
NEW East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Cameron Evans is looking...
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal...
The journey to becoming a treasured local
EVERY now and then a community is lucky enough to have a character move...
Sport
Lions remain unbeaten
Swifts-Great Western cricket club is unbeaten in all grades following round two of the Horsham Cricket Association...
29 October, 2025
Kookaburras maintain perfect record
The Halls Gap Kookaburras remain unbeaten in the Horsham Cricket...
Landsborough News, Ararat News, Elmhurst News
Warm Start to the Season as Tennis Returns Across the District
The first matches of the 2025 tennis season got underway over the...
Stawell Golf remains unbeaten
Stawell Golf remains unbeaten in both Division One and Division Two in...