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Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape is set to again draw big crowds to Halls Gap from May 1 to 3, with a 2026 program built around regional food, wine, music and family-friendly entertainment.
13 April, 2026
General News
‘Unsightly’ town entrance under review
ARARAT Rural City Council is set to embark on a community campaign to clean up the eastern entrance to Ararat.
12 April, 2026
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Operation Constellate ramps up
MOTORISTS travelling the Western Highway this weekend are being warned...
Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus
CHRISTIANS from different denominations gathered in the Alexandra...
Massive fire under investigation
POLICE have begun an investigation into a hayshed fire at Ballyrogan...
Council & Politics
Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council is gearing up for an intensive advocacy...
22 March, 2026
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
Urban roads to be sealed
A number of local streets in Ararat township will be upgraded to a...
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...
Rural & Agriculture
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of...
5 April, 2026
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Moyston Market on today
ONE of the most popular markets of the year kicks off this morning at the Moyston Recreation Reserve. The annual...
4 April, 2026
Great Western Rodeo bucks into Easter fun
The 2026 Morris Transport Great Western Rodeo has kicked off bringing...
Grease is the word!
THE cast of Ararat Regional Theatre Society’s production of Grease are...
Gold in The Grampians
THE Grampians region has featured extremely well in the recent Qantas...
Our People
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has travelled and the people it has touched, Keith...
26 March, 2026
Can anyone beat this?
IT seems to have been a good season for potatoes across the region, but...
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...
Sport
Rats duo selected in AFL Wimmera Mallee Squad
Ararat Rats footballers Ryder Belcher and Billy Walker have been selected in the AFL Wimmera Mallee under-15 squad.
10 April, 2026
Preston seizes his opportunity
Breaking into a reigning three-time premiership side is no easy feat,...
Rats stumble on Good Friday
Ararat Rats’ senior footballers' 2026 campaign didn’t get off to a great...
Rats claim emphatic victory
The Ararat Rats’ A-Grade netballers have opened their season in emphatic...