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Rats welcome Saints challenge
Ararat Rats A-Grade netballers host the unbeaten Horsham Saints in round nine of the Wimmera Football Netball League on Saturday after coming off a strong 15-goal win against
18 June, 2026
General News
Push continues for Halls Gap refund point
HALLS Gap residents say they are still no closer to securing a Container Deposit Scheme refund point despite more...
16 June, 2026
Prestige site transformation underway
WORK has officially resumed at the former Prestige Mill site in Queen...
Myki is finally coming to Ararat
TWENTY years after the introduction of the Myki ticketing system the...
Brrrrrilliant result
MONDAY’s Big Freeze at the MCG had a trickle-on effect to Ararat with...
Council & Politics
Another candidate enters the race
A fourth candidate has entered the race for the seat of Ripon. Ararat resident Bernard Quince confirmed this week...
13 June, 2026
Council records strong community satisfaction results
ARARAT Rural City Council has welcomed the results of the 2026 Local...
CEO resigns
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison has...
Local News
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all...
Rural & Agriculture
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up Australian canola production in the future,...
26 May, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
GLOW festival countdown begins
HALLS Gap is preparing to shine again, with GLOW — Bringing Light to Halls Gap — now less than a month away. The...
9 June, 2026
Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday...
Grease tickets now on sale
DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book...
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...
Our People
Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed
MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory from the Moyston Easter Market earlier this...
7 June, 2026
Shannon's push for mental health awareness
ON average, nine people die by suicide every day in Australia — seven...
Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours
LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again...
Ararat artist takes flight in Paper Bird Illustration awards
Ararat artist Janette Lucas has been recognised after being shortlisted...
Sport
Pumas snap drought with emotional breakthrough win
Moyston Willaura's A-Grade netballers have secured their first victory since July 13, 2024, following a comprehensive...
16 June, 2026
Eagles ready for testing month
Ararat Eagles' A-Grade netballers face a challenging month ahead,...
Pumas eye breakthrough victory
Moyston Willaura's A-Grade netballers will be chasing a breakthrough...
Rats set to welcome back key players
After an interrupted start to the season due to injuries to several key...