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Marnoo Primary School celebrates 150 years
CURRENT and former residents of Marnoo came together Friday, June, 27, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the local school
9 July, 2025
General News
Make every donation count
THE Ararat Salvation Army is making sure every donation is directed exactly where it’s needed.
3 July, 2025
Refugee week at Neighbourhood House
ARARAT Neighbourhood House joined forces with Rural Australians for...
Local News
Surrounded by love – Remembering Jill Miller
Words like trailblazer and pioneer are thrown around all the time but in...
Return of the Golden Age
ONE of the Pyrenees region’s oldest pubs is back open and serving up...
Council & Politics
Ararat Library to get an external makeover
ARARAT Rural City Council has secured just over $51,000 from the State Government to deliver new improvements to the...
3 July, 2025
Local News
Improved safety measures for council officers
A spate of anti social behaviour against Pyrenees Shire council officers...
Community grants approved
ARARAT Rural City Council has approved nine recipients in its latest...
Local News
New homes earmarked for Prestige site
ONE of the most significant sites in Ararat is set to be...
Rural & Agriculture
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
7 November, 2024
Local News
Tender awarded: East Grampians Rural Pipeline stage two to begin late 2024
Mitchell Water Wins Tender for East Grampians Pipeline Stage Two
Local News
New VNI powerline map unveiled
Controversial new power line plans to be tested at community meetings...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Sip and support the Grampians
ONE of Australia’s longest-running food and wine festivals, Grampians Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap from May 2–4,...
24 March, 2025
Local News
Flood, fire and flying insects: Essential property protection for Stawell homes
Be prepared for floods, fires, flying insects and more.
Local News
Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs
This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.
Local News
11 tips for making the most of fine dining
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Our People
Ararat comes together to celebrate Harmony Day
Ararat’s Harmony Day celebration exceeded all expectations last Saturday with over 200 people attending the event.
31 March, 2025
Women play leading role at local brigade
THE recent celebration of International Women’s Day was a perfect time...
A lifetime of giving back
FOR Avoca’s Bill Drummond, sport is more than just a game, it’s a...
Local News
‘Give and take’ the key for Stawell couple celebrating 60 years of marriage
A case of mistaken identity provided the scene for a Stawell couple who...
Sport
A career of highs for netball legend Tracey Dark
Stawell Warriors’ legend Tracey Dark notched up her 500th club game for the club playing in C-Reserve against the...
29 June, 2025
Bartorelli’s hat-trick highlights round seven
With the seniors on the bye, the Grampians United Soccer Club had four...
Lions win thriller, move to fifth
The Great Western Lions B-Grade netballers have moved a game clear in...
Lions celebrate Indigenous round
Last Saturday, the Great Western Lions hosted their annual Indigenous...