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Giving hope one suitcase at a time
BEAUFORT CWA is calling on the community to support its ongoing work with the Hope in a Suitcase program, helping provide practical care for local children entering foster care.
26 March, 2026
General News
Surge in entries at sheep dog trials
ORGANISERS of the recent Moyston Sheep Dog Trials say it was one of the best events yet with an increase in...
25 March, 2026
Funding boost to preserve Ararat’s newspaper history
THE Ararat Genealogical Society has received a further funding boost...
Grant-funded workshop boosts leadership skills for Avoca youth
YOUNG leaders in the Avoca community were recently helped to develop...
Workshop supports early childhood educators
EARLY childhood educators across the region recently came together for...
Council & Politics
Council moves to fix failing solar lights
PYRENEES Shire Council will upgrade solar lighting at a number of town entrance signs after much of the current...
25 March, 2026
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
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Council to lobby for key projects
PYRENEES Shire Council says it intends lobbying all candidates in the...
Rural & Agriculture
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a client appreciation night, bringing the...
23 March, 2026
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project,...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Gold in The Grampians
THE Grampians region has featured extremely well in the recent Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, which were presented...
26 March, 2026
Diverse music lineup for 2026 festival
A rich and diverse music lineup is planned for the 15th Lake Bolac Eel...
Easter Egg Hunt fun in Alexandra Gardens
THE East Grampians Health Service Ark Toy and Activity Library’s annual...
Dance floors erupt at Jailhouse Rock
Dancers packed Ararat Town Hall last weekend as Jailhouse Rock capped...
Our People
Pyrenees women celebrated for community spirit
WOMEN from across the Pyrenees district came together in Beaufort recently to mark International Women's Day, with...
22 March, 2026
Snakes, measles and 70 years of marriage
Jim and Betty Barham’s wedding day in 1956 had all the ingredients of a...
Harmony Week celebration today
A colourful celebration of culture, food and community connection will...
Can anyone beat this?
IT seems to have been a good season for potatoes across the region, but...
Sport
Juniors show strength at State Firefighter Championships
Four junior members of the Ararat Fire Brigade recently took part in the Urban Junior State Firefighter...
26 March, 2026
Strong numbers for annual event
The Pyrenees Petanque Club has celebrated another successful March...
Bulldogs hold nerve to book Grand Final berth
Avoca has surged into the Maryborough and District Cricket Association...
Locals claim Trans-Tasman Pétanque Cup
Moyston’s Trevor Keilar and Halls Gap’s Tim Shaw have helped Australia...