Pic of the Day:
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Quote of the Day:
"It was very disappointing from our point of view that there was no new money committed to the project." - Northern Grampians Shire Mayor, Cr Kevin Erwin on the lack of funding towards the Western Highway duplication in the federal budget.
What's on around Ararat today:
Matt Daniels will have a well earned rest in Ararat today as part of a stop over on the MD Road Warrior challenge. Mr Daniels is attempting to complete a 760km run (equivalent of more than 18 marathons) over 12 days as part of his efforts to raise $25,000 for the Breast Cancer Network Australia. Mr Daniels will spend the night camping at Green Hill Lake as he makes his way from Adelaide to Geelong.
Movie of the Week:
A Million ways to Die in the West - As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious gun-slinger, announces his arrival. NOW SHOWING AT THE ASTOR CINEMA.
Weather:
After yesterday's afternoon storm that rolled in about 4pm and blackened the sky we can expect a couple more showers again today. We will get to a top of 16 degrees after an over night temperature of 9.
Trains:
Trains services running as normal but stay tuned for time table changes last in the week.