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Community voices key to local health care
INPUT from the local community play a vital role in shaping health care in this region, and the Community Consultative Committee at East Grampians Health Service is one of the key
19 March, 2026
General News
Ararat juniors prepare for state firefighter championships
JUNIOR members from the Country Fire Authority brigade in Ararat are preparing to compete in the CFA VFBV State...
19 March, 2026
Dominos closure “temporary”
PIZZA giant Dominos has moved to reassure its Ararat customers its local...
Raised pedestrian crossing to improve safety on Barkly Street
WORK will commence tomorrow on an upgrade to the pedestrian crossing on...
Peaks trail back in business
ONE of the region’s most iconic overnight hiking trails has reopened to...
Council & Politics
Urban roads to be sealed
A number of local streets in Ararat township will be upgraded to a sealed standard this financial year as part of...
2 March, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and...
Buangor Ben-Nevis bridge works reach construction milestone
PILING works on the new Buangor Ben-Nevis Road bridge are now complete,...
Tehan resigns from front bench, runs for deputy
THE Member for Wannon Dan Tehan is one on many Liberals who resigned...
Rural & Agriculture
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year – four years ahead of...
9 March, 2026
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Barkly Street set to shine
CHROME is gleaming and the engines are rumbling in Barkly Street this morning with the Show Us Your Wheels exhibition...
14 March, 2026
Barkly Street set to shine
CHROME will gleam, engines will rumble and Barkly Street will become...
No victory lap for Ross Wilson
ANNIVERSARIES tend to tidy things up. They package a life into a phrase...
A year on, the Mess and Barracks continues to raise the bar
IT was a long time coming but the Mess and Barracks has certainly lived...
Our People
Can anyone beat this?
IT seems to have been a good season for potatoes across the region, but can anyone top the efforts of Elmhurst’s John...
18 March, 2026
Murray to Moyne team raising funds for mammography unit
EAST Grampians Health Service’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay team is this...
Interfaith Iftar brings Ararat together during Ramadan
MEMBERS of Ararat’s Islamic community hosted a well attended interfaith...
Ararat celebrates women’s leadership on International Women’s Day
WOMEN from across the Ararat community gathered last week for an...
Sport
Ararat swimmers crowned age champions
The Wimmera Swimming Championships were held at Horsham Aquatic Centre on Saturday, March 14, with Ararat Rats...
18 March, 2026
Chalambar claims midweek pennant
Chalambar Golf Bowling Club defeated Stawell Bowling Club last Monday,...
Pumas focus on growth in 2026
After a challenging 2025 season without a win, Moyston Willaura’s...
Magpies begin rebuild with new coach and strong recruits
Wickliffe Lake Bolac’s senior footballers are embarking on a rebuild in...