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Ararat Neighbourhood House named Small Learn Local Provider of the Year
ARARAT Neighbourhood House has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to community learning, taking out the Small Learn Local Provider of the Year award at the 2025 Learn
25 November, 2025
General News
Get the Advocate at Woolies
From this Friday, readers of the Ararat Advocate will be able to purchase a copy of your local newspaper each week at...
24 November, 2025
Funding boost paves the way for safer footpaths
THE footpaths around Gorrinn Village have been earmarked for an upgrade...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Trade icon extends services to Ararat and Stawell
A respected name in the electrical and plumbing trade in the Wimmera is...
Ararat News, Beaufort News, Avoca News, Stawell News
Coaches replacing V/Line trains
PASSENGERS travelling to Melbourne via V/Line services are advised of...
Council & Politics
Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon
WITH a state election just 12 months away, the fight to claim the seat of Ripon is shaping as a three-way contest...
21 November, 2025
Local News
Major upgrade for Webb Street
ARARAT Rural City Council will begin construction of a new road in Webb...
New Mayor and Deputy
Cr Bob Sanders will return as Ararat's Mayor after receiving the...
Bob set to reclaim top job
ARARAT Rural City Councillor Bob Sanders is set to return as Ararat...
Rural & Agriculture
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were conducted this week, with Coryule, Ioness Poll, Mt...
30 October, 2025
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Sheep shortages driving up prices
PADDOCKS around the region are looking green at the moment following...
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Look up! Swooping season is here again
AS the weather gets warmer and the days longer, we also start to see the...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Madness and mayhem at the Spyglass Club
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society’s end of year production of ‘Spy Club’ is set to provide audiences with plenty of...
20 November, 2025
Last Ararat Live for 25
ARARAT Live has been forced to change to the original advertised act for...
Lion Chase Fun Run a resounding success
Great Western Football Netball Club’s recent Lions Chase Fun Run and...
Local News
Beautiful gardens go on show in November
FIVE of Ararat’s most beautiful gardens will go on show in November to...
Our People
Insights into a serial killer
enthralled in the drama has been pieced together in a remarkable book that compiles news stories from time. Julie...
19 November, 2025
Local News
Ararat officer honoured with award for the fight against family violence
An Ararat-based Victoria Police officer has been recognised for her...
Local News
Celebrating 50 years together
SO many things have come and gone in Ararat over the past fifty years...
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family...
Sport
Price secures place in Strikers emerging squad
Ararat's Bridie Price will relish the next twelve months, not only developing her netball, but forging a pathway for...
21 November, 2025
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Ararat VRI claims strong victory
Ararat VRI are a game clear in second place, following a strong 88-60...
Redbacks extend winning streak to five
The Ararat Redbacks won their fifth consecutive match in the Country...
Rhymney/Moyston fall to Laharum
Rhymney/Moyston has lost its first match in the Horsham Cricket...