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Stuart Kerr is about to retire after a 50 year career at Ararat Hospital.

After 50 years, Stuart plans to call it a day

STUART Kerr is about to wind up his remarkable tenure at East Grampians Health Service having served the Ararat community for fifty years.

26 August, 2025

Athol chalks up a ton - feature photo

Athol chalks up a ton

Naomi Schott (right) with colleague Amanda Cranstoun.

Training locally enables Naomi to secure dream career

RSL committee member Lyn Russell received an Outstanding Volunteer Award at the annual Veterans Ball in Melbourne at the weekend.

Dedicated service recognised by the RSL

Dynamic duo takes the reins - feature photo

Dynamic duo takes the reins

Niraj Makawana (Nick the Piza Guy) with his wife Bhumika Rajput Makawana and son in 2023.

Nick the Pizza Guy says goodbye

A relieved and grateful Natalie Hughes is delighted her Great Britain team jacket from the 2012 London Olympics, Australian team jacket and a mascot her mother made for her during her time playing college basketball has been returned.

Buangor News, Ararat News

Coincidences and pure luck sees return of Olympic memorabilia

Bryan Kennedy (right) with author and director Kane Hamilton and John Crawley at J Ward this week.

Bryan hits the big screen

Ararat comes together to celebrate Harmony Day

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Ararat comes together to celebrate Harmony Day

Sophie Cooper and Prue Cosgriff keep the family tradition going serving with the Ararat brigade.

Women play leading role at local brigade

Original EGHS Oncology Unit nurses Marg Keith, Leesa McInnes and Mary Kinsella cut the 20th anniversary cake. Picture supplied

Local News

Oncology Unit celebrates 20 year anniversary

Ararat sculptor Craig Shalders with his lifesize statue made from 3/8' bolts. Picture by Sheryl Lowe

Local News

Ararat sculptor: blends whimsy with industrial for unique steampunk art

Deputy mayor Bob Sanders, left, present Kerrin and Irene Gellie with the Volunteer of the Year award. Picture by Ben Fraser

Australia Day honours recognise outstanding work by quiet achievers

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