Wild weather wreaks havoc
03 Jul 09 | REGION - Damaging winds in excess of 100kmh swept across the region this week resulting in property damage and widespread power outages.
Health service supporters farewell John Davies
03 Jul 09 | ARARAT - More than 100 community members gathered to farewell East Grampians Health Service CEO John Davies on Friday night at an occasion to mark his retirement.
Funding win for Elmhurst Bush Nursing Centre
03 Jul 09 | ELMHURST - The Elmhurst Bush Nursing Centre will benefit from $85,000 Brumby Government funding. Member for Ripon, Joe Helper, announced the funding and said it would be provided through the 2008/09 Infrastructure Upgrade Program for Bush Nursing Centres and Small Rural Health Services and would make a positive difference to the Elmhurst community.

WEATHER

Frost and fog clearing.


0°C - 12°C Frost and fog clearing.

SPORT

03 Jul 09 | WFL - The Ararat Rats will be chasing their second straight win on Sunday when they host arch rival Stawell at Alexandra Oval.
Four from five
03 Jul 09 | WNA - Four out of five Ararat netball teams recorded comfortable wins over Dimboola at Alexandra Oval last weekend.
Roads blocked as storms hit
ARARAT - Wild weather with wind gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour on Tuesday saw many roads ...
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