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Who serves Ararat’s best brew? - feature photo

Who serves Ararat’s best brew?

THE search is on to find the Ararat region’s best hot drink. The Greater Ararat Business Network has kicked off its inaugural ‘Grampians Golden Mug’ competition where

13 August, 2025

Members of the committee Cr Teli Kaur, Father Martin Nadarajan, Simone Dodge, Cr Bob Sanders and Tacey O’Brien are keen to provide a new service to feed vulnerable people. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Plans underway to deliver meals to Ararat’s vulnerable

Naomi Schott (right) with colleague Amanda Cranstoun.

Training locally enables Naomi to secure dream career

Ripon MP Martha Haylett joined other stake holders at Fern Tree Campground on Tuesday to inspect work to restore the popular attraction. Pictured are (front row) Joel Chadwick (Mid West Tourism), David Petty (District Manager, Parks Victoria), Martha Haylett MP, Ray Davies (Pyrenees Shire) along with (back row) Siobhan Rogan (Parks Victoria), Gordon Robson (Parks Victoria), Alana Burge (Pyrenees Shire) and Kyra Winduss (Parks Victoria). Photo by Craig Wilson.

Ararat News, Buangor News

Recovery continues at Mount Buangor State Park

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett joined Federal Minister for Instrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King at Bayindeen last week to announce $5 million to upgrade Buangor-Ben Nevis Road.

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Green light for road upgrade

Boyd to represent Victoria on the world stage - feature photo

Boyd to represent Victoria on the world stage

Students from Ararat North Primary School had a wow of a time at last year’s camp.

Council commits to 'Take a Break' program

AFL football legend Robert 'Dipper' DiPierdomenico will be in Ararat for the charity bowls and golf events at Chalambar in October.

A round of golf with Dipper

Potholes have opened up on the Western Highway from Ararat to Ballarat following recent rain. PHOTO: ELLEN ANDERSON

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Roads deteriorate after recent rain

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett (right) highlights the danger spots on the Western Highway with Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne this week.

Ararat News, Stawell News, Buangor News

Temporary steps taken to improve highway safety

Grampians United's Corey Harman moves the ball forward. PHOTO: CRAIG WILSON

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Stevens kicks four in United’s massive win

Rats' Demi Bligh and Paige Biddle set up defensively. Photo: SHARON BASSET

Rats bounce back with a resounding victory

Tom Mills kicked six goals in the thumping win.

Mills kicks six as Rats make statement

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