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ARARAT - The Ararat community will be hit hard by the closure of the Hopkins Correctional Centre worksite.

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Region - The Ararat/Tatyoon branch of the Victorian Farmers' Federation is disappointed with the announcement that the Ararat office of the Department of Primary Industries will be closed, but ...

Support our swimming pool

Ararat - GJ Gardner Homes Ararat is supporting the redevelopment of the Ararat Solar Olympic Swimming Pool with a fundraising event at Fishers IGA this Saturday.

Men's Shed benefits from Rotary donation

ARARAT - The Ararat Rotary Club has made a significant donation to the Ararat Men's Shed which will assist the members in delivering two worthwhile community projects.

Hive of activity at apiarist picnic

ARARAT - There was a hive of activity at Canes' honey extracting shed as beekeepers flocked to the Central Victorian Apiarist Association's annual beekeeping picnic day.

Lunchtime concerts as popular as ever

ARARAT - One of this year's free lunchtime concerts at the Ararat Performing Arts Centre saw plenty of local talent impress the large audience.

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The ride to conquer cancer

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A trivia night will be held in support for TEAM WOODY and the ride to conquer cancer.There will be games,door prizes and an auction .A kids activity table will also be available so should be a fun ...

Australian Active Aim’s Moving UP Celebration

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You are invited to Australian Active Aim’s Moving UP celebration FREE Entry! Trade & craft show– 100’s of local product & service displays Fashion show Entertainment Give a ways & ...

MORGAN / BLOUNT family reunion at Longwood

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There is to be a MORGAN / BLOUNT family reunion at the Longwood Reserve, Longwood on Saturday 19 May 2012 from 11am. For all the descendants of John Morgan & Sarah Blount (married 1838) who came ...

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