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Grampians Grape Escape has developed into one of Victoria’s most popular showcases of fine wine and food.

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.

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Member for Ripon Martha Haylett helped secure $560,000 towards the upgrade of Ararat Tennis Club.

Major upgrade underway at Ararat Tennis Club

Geoff Penna is the unofficial Mayor of Elmhurst.

As I Remember - Geoff Penna

Questions remain over the future of the Aradale site, with no timeline, funding detail or clear responsibility outlined by the Victorian Government.

Aradale left waiting for answers

Ararat Rural City Council believes improvements can be made to the eastern entrance to town, including the roundabout.

‘Unsightly’ town entrance under review

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Acting Senior Sergeant Shaun Allen says drivers can expect to see a strong police presence along the Western Highway during Operation Constellate for the Gather Round traffic surge.

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Operation Constellate ramps up

Around 80 people attended the Stations of the Cross in the Alexandra Gardens on Good Friday. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus

The remains of the hashed were still smouldering late this week. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Massive fire under investigation

Blaire Homburg is pictured with her daughter Harriet and grandmother Val and the prize winning pumpkin.

What a whopper

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Ryder Belcher (left) and Billy Walker have been selected in the AFL Wimmera Mallee under-15 squad.

Rats duo selected in AFL Wimmera Mallee Squad

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Waubra mum Brianna Edmonston and her daughter Harriet were delighted with a $200,000 grant from WRL towards a new playground.

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Grants to back community initiatives

Sam Preston played well across half-forward in his debut for the Rats last Friday.

Preston seizes his opportunity

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