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CommunityConnect was launched in March 2025 as a hub for community information and emergency preparedness resources. Northern Grampians Shire Council will discontinue the $315,000 platform at the end of June after saying community usage fell short of expectations.

Council axes $315,000 app after 15 months

NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council will shut down its CommunityConnect app at the end of June, about 15 months after launching the platform through the Halls Gap Community

13 June, 2026

Ashu and Rajat Goel from E2E Growth Consultants outside a recently completed home in one of the company’s Ararat developments. The pair say their proposed Stawell housing estate could deliver its first homes by the end of next year.

Stawell News

Ambitious timeline for Stawell estate

Caption Aaron Kilpatrick had a tub of ice and water poured over him to raise money for Motor Neurone disease research.

Ararat News

Brrrrrilliant result

Jane Richardson was honoured over the Kings Birthday Weekend for her dedication to her community.

Ararat News

Local volunteer awarded OAM

Northern Grampians Shire councillor Jenny Greenberger successfully moved an amendment preventing additional electronic gaming machines from being introduced on council-owned or managed land through new long-term leases or licences.

Stawell News

Greenberger pushes council role in gambling debate

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Pyrenees Carers Group’s Kristie Leitch invites local carers to share morning tea.

Avoca News

Cuppa for carers

Discount store Choice appears to be getting ready to open a new store in the old Cheap As Chips building in Moore Street.

Ararat News

Is a new retailer headed for Ararat?

Stawell Gift Event Management chair Murray Emerson says unprecedented international interest following the 2026 carnival has created new opportunities to attract some of the world’s best sprinters to Central Park.

Stawell News

The gift that keeps on giving

Trevor Balen, Fran Tulk, Pol Balane, Hugh Forster, Vivien Pells, Marg Pilgrim, Chris Orr and Chris Moule (front) work as the Avoca Arts and Garden's committee.

Avoca News

Gallery reflects on successful year at AGM

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A V/Line train arrives in Ararat with Mt Langi Ghiran as a backdrop. Half-price public transport fares are now in effect across Victoria following the end of the state’s two-month free travel initiative.

Ararat News

Ararat rail gains hard to measure after free fares

Outback Car Trek drivers brave the wet weather at Ararat’s Town Hall to help raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctors Service.

Ararat News

Outback Car Trek rolls into Ararat to support Royal Flying Doctor Service

Acting Inspector Tim Thomson, Police Minister Anthony Carbines, Senior Sergeant Lisa McRae and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett during last Friday’s visit to Ararat Police Station.

Ararat News

Minister drops in on local police

Reject Shop staff Bronwyn, Declan, Kristy and Anastazia were happy to welcome customers to the new look Reject Shop this week.

Ararat News

Reject shop takes on a new look

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