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Member for Ripon Martha Haylett (right) met on site with road worker Cameron Impey last week near Buangor ahead of the commencement of construction in coming days.

Construction to commence next week on highway duplication

MAJOR construction is planned to start in November to duplicate the Western Highway between Buangor and Ararat.

1 November, 2026

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Mayor Bob Sanders joined Grampians Community Health CEO Greg Little and General Manager of Aged and Disability Kate Astbury at the A&J McDonald Centre last week.

Push to restore an Ararat icon

GWMWater began releasing treated wastewater into the Hopkins River earlier this month from the Ararat Treatment Plant.

Recycled wastewater released into Hopkins River

East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive Nick Bush with Member for Ripon Martha Haylett and hospital staff at Friday’s announcement.

Hospital upgrade a “done deal”

A message from East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive Nick Bush - feature photo

A message from East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive Nick Bush

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Meg Haddow makes a move down the court. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Redbacks under-14 girls show growth

Athiay Kur shows his strength as he bustles through his opponent. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Redbacks under-18 boys fall one step short

Tanaki Waihape makes his move. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Redbacks under-14s show fighting spirit

Lake Bolac & District's Raymond McLeod begins an end. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

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Lawn Bowls Pennant - Weekend & Midweek wrap

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6109: The Grampians Cricket Association's under-13 competition returned last Friday with three matches. Roy Brewis (pictured) loses his middle stump off a no ball. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

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Junior cricket returns with a bang

Ararat Rotary’s Peter Oddie (far left) and Beaufort Rotary’s George Kirsanovs (far right) congratulate Nevani Woods, Liana Hart and Bridie Price on completing ‘Defy The Drift’.

Getting youth back into agriculture

Raising a toast to Sergeant John McNally.

Remembering Sergeant John McNally at Cathcart cemetery

Libertarian candidate Jeff Barry with our cardboard cutout of One Nation candidate Donna Buxton.

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Another week passes…. but no Donna

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