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Thursday, 11 August
Footballing riches in focus
RICH HISTORY: Ararat and District Historical Society president Tammi Munro with part of Langi Morgala Museum's latest exhibition, dedicated to the former Ararat and District Football Association. Picture: CONTRIBUTED
Ben Fraser
Ararat Auskicker of the Week - James Lenehan
James Halley
PROUD: James Lenehan is this week's Ararat Auskicker of the week. Picture: JAMES HALLEY
East Grampians Health Service welcomes three new managers
LEADERSHIP: EGHS managers Natalie Wohlers, Chris Jordan and Liz Atkinson. Picture: JAMES HALLEY
James Halley
Speedy run by Sabine to in the 8km handicap race
Ben Fraser
ALL SMILES: Race winner Sabine Hamilton (middle) with Bronwyn (left) and Eric Thompson. Picture: CONTRIBUTED
Toll trolls scamming hundreds of unsuspecting Australians
Nadine Morton
Operation Pirate finds almost 40 'one-eyed' vehicles
Gabrielle Hodson
Rats hold firm against the Burras, Dimboola fly under the radar
A nine second-half goals to the visitors helped them take the 62-point win, cementing them in fourth place with a game clear of the Horsham Demons. Picture: BEN FRASER
Ben Fraser
Hopkins Creek Festival to bring international acts to Kalkurt Crate
James Halley
SOUND: The Hopkins Creek Festival returns to Tatyoon in November. Picture: CONTRIBUED
Art students explore climate change in new exhibition
ART: Marian College's exhibition at TAMA Gallery. Picture: CONTRIBUTED
James Halley
Ararat's pokies losses revealed, calls for reform
Alex Dalziel
Ararat Auskicker of the Week - Saywer Jackson
James Halley
CHAMPION: Auskicker of the week: Saywer Jackson. Picture: JAMES HALLEY
Ararat schools receive grants to ensure kids keep active
James Halley
MONEY: Ararat College receives Active Schools grant. Picture: FILE
Will Chamings milestone game highlights close round of junior footy
AFL: Mounties captain Will Chamings celebrates his 50th game with the club. Picture: CONTRIBUTED
Nick Ridley
Ararat Neighbourhood House helping the community one class at a time
James Halley
ENJOYMENT: Thao Truonh from Stawell Tech enjoys teaching his tech class. Picture: JAMES HALLEY
Mininera leagues announces finals venues for the 2022 season
Cassandra Langley
Ararat CFA members participate in the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb
James Halley
GOOD CAUSE: Matt Borecki, Bailey Mitchell, Rachel Ann, Peta Maree Mary, and Jeydon Nancarrow. Picture: CONTRIBUTED
Moyston Primary School students get hands dirty for landcare week
Alex Dalziel
LANDCARE: Moyston Primary School students help Moyston Landcare with their planting efforts. Picture: CONTRIBUTED
Green remembered as incredible NRL player
Melissa Woods
Paul Green is being remembered as an incredible NRL competitor who never took a backward step. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
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From FOMO to NOMOPHOBIA: Why can't we ignore the call?
Nadine Morton
CONNECTED: Is there such a thing as too much connectivity, experts ask. Picture: File

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Peter Dutton responds to dagwood dog photos
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Health Emergency: Make COVID-19 anti-virals available without prescription
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Almost 80,000 Subarus recalled over park brake fault
Kim Chappell
Subaru is recalling 78,617 cars. Photo: AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File
Man dead, another in hospital in NSW
A man has died from injuries in a home in Wagga Wagga, and another is in hospital. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Nazi symbols banned in NSW
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NSW has banned the display of Nazi symbols and memorabilia bearing the swastika. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)
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Ararat Auskicker of the Week - James Lenehan
PROUD: James Lenehan is this week's Ararat Auskicker of the week. Picture: JAMES HALLEY
James Halley
Speedy run by Sabine to in the 8km handicap race
Ben Fraser
ALL SMILES: Race winner Sabine Hamilton (middle) with Bronwyn (left) and Eric Thompson. Picture: CONTRIBUTED
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A League of their Own streams on Amazon Prime. Picture: Amazon Studios
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EGHS hosts retirement lunch for department staff
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