Latest News
100 years on canvas, 25 in the bottle
ONE hundred years after Sir Arthur Streeton painted one of western Victoria’s most celebrated landscapes, the country he captured on canvas will be at the centre of a special
30 September, 2026
General News
Ararat CFA open day puts fire safety in the spotlight
THE Ararat Fire Brigade will open its doors to the community on Saturday, October 3rd, with a day focused on fire...
29 September, 2026
Ararat rallies behind Nepal flood fundraiser
A FUNDRAISING dinner organised to support families affected by...
Ararat’s link to sparrows brought to life
AN interesting part of Ararat’s history has been brought to life with...
Friends of Gum San donate to Garden View Court
RESIDENTS at Garden View Court are now enjoying the comfort of new...
Council & Politics
Work underway
AFTER a delay of eight years, work has commenced on the next stage of the Western Highway duplication between Buangor...
25 September, 2026
Ararat’s new dog park officially opens
ARARAT’S Centenary Dog Park was officially opened last week, giving...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
The speech pathologist unable to speak
LOCAL media outlets including the Pyrenees Advocate, Ararat Advocate and...
Liberals’ plan to make Ararat safer
THE Coalition says it will increase the operating hours of the Ararat...
Rural & Agriculture
Good times return to sheep country
THERE is a renewed sense of optimism among sheep producers. The paddocks are green, dams are full, wool prices are...
28 September, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians
POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to...
289 ewes stolen from Lexton
BEAUFORT Police are investigating the theft of 289 pregnant ewes from a...
Local News
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Footy rocks hidden around Ararat
HAVE you seen any rocks ‘rocking’ footy colours around town? 70 Lowe Street residents have been busy painting rocks...
22 September, 2026
Old blankets tell new stories
WOOLLEN blankets once made to keep people warm have found a very...
Beers to flow again at Elmhurst
AFTER its closure six years ago, the Elmhurst Pub is preparing to...
Ella Hooper brings the songs of Linda Ronstadt to Ararat
ARARAT will welcome Ella Hooper and an all-star band to the Ararat Town...
Our People
Ready to rumble
FINDING a Brisbane supporter in Ararat might be hard, but finding a Freemantle supporter is even harder. But the...
26 September, 2026
Celebrate diversity and connection
ARARAT residents are invited to come together for a special Welcoming...
Speed, science and human power
MAROONA Primary School students are gearing up for this year’s Energy...
Backing the Blizzard one parma at a time
ARARAT RSL is throwing its support behind local Olympian Sarah Blizzard,...
Sport
Quixley claims Giants best and fairest
Players and supporters gathered on Friday, September 11, at a dinner hosted by the Ararat Football Netball Club to...
23 September, 2026
Rats fall short in fightback
Last Saturday morning at the Horsham City Oval against the Nhill Tigers...
Demons too powerful for Rats
The Horsham Demons proved too strong for the Ararat Rats under-17...
Nhill break 45-year drought
Nhill has ended Ararat’s three-premiership streak with a 42-point...
Business
Last day of business for Steve Hughan
AFTER a lifetime serving the gardeners of Ararat, local businessman Stephen Hughan closed the doors to his Ararat...
27 September, 2026
Cheers! It’s a deal for Seppelt
ONE of Great Western’s most important institutions is changing hands,...
Opening success for Elmhurst Hotel
ELMHURST Hotel has wasted no time welcoming locals back through its...
Grampians Vinegar wins gold
GRAMPIANS Vinegar has brought home an impressive haul from two of...