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Evolution of the local library
LIBRARIES are continuing to evolve beyond their traditional role as places to borrow books, offering a wide range of programs and services that bring people of all ages through
22 July, 2026
General News
Advocate on the move
THE Ararat Advocate is heading to a new home. West Vic News recently negotiated the purchase of 90 High Street Ararat...
22 July, 2026
Better water on the way for Moyston
A cleaner and more reliable water supply is on its way to Moyston...
Prison expansion to start, but there’s a hitch
WORK is about to commence on an expansion of the Hopkins Correctional...
Tap and go expands to Ararat and Beaufort
CATCHING public transport is about to become easier for Ararat and...
Council & Politics
$5 billion pledge to fix roads
NATIONALS candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong said a $5 billion road maintenance fund announced this week by the...
17 July, 2026
Hotel changes approved after split vote
NORTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have approved amended plans for a...
Campaign office opens as Armstrong eyes Ripon
THE Nationals' candidate for Ripon, Jo Armstrong, has become the first...
Local News
No Coalition with One Nation says Tehan
Member for Wannon Dan Tehan said the opposition was not entertaining the...
Rural & Agriculture
Help to build a stronger wine industry
THE Federal Government has introduced new legislation to boost Australia’s wine industry. The legislation supports...
19 July, 2026
Local News
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed...
Local News
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
AUSTRALIA’S sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top...
Local News
Planting more trees on farms
LANDHOLDERS across Victoria are being supported to integrate more trees...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
ARTS presents awards for Grease
FOLLOWING the successful staging of Grease at the Ararat Town Hall in June, Ararat Regional Theatre Society presented...
14 July, 2026
The battle for the Golden Mug is back
THE search is on for the region’s best brew. The Greater Ararat Business...
Model railway exhibition return to Stawell
ONE of the regions largest annual community events has returned to...
Top volunteers recognised at annual tourism awards
GRAMPIANS Wimmera Mallee Tourism (GWMT) has celebrated the region’s...
Our People
Colin is officially a BBQ legend
ARARAT District Junior Football Association volunteer Colin Prior has been recognised as one of Australia’s local...
21 July, 2026
Local News
From Around the World to Regional Victoria: How Country Therapy is Creating Connections
Relocating to a new country is a major life change. Along with starting...
Dylan goes bald to help beat blood cancer
ARARAT’S Dylan Macreadie has swapped nearly a year's worth of hair...
Ararat News, Pomonal News, Stawell News
Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed
MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory...
Sport
Rats rediscover their bite
Ararat's A-Grade netballers have returned to the Wimmera Football Netball League winners' list with a commanding...
21 July, 2026
Ararat News, Moyston News, Willaura News, Streatham News, Mininera News, Wickliffe News, Lake Bolac News, Great Western News
Sheridan's nine sparks Bulldogs blitz
A nine-goal haul from Lachlan Sheridan has propelled SMW Rovers to an...
Great Western News, Moyston News, Willaura News, Mininera News, Streatham News, Ararat News
Thrillers steal the spotlight in round 12
Two thrilling one-goal contests stole the spotlight in round 12 of the...
Wickliffe News, Lake Bolac News
Magpies end three-year drought
Wickliffe Lake Bolac's B-Grade netballers have broken a three-year...