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Jike Jones, Bruce Olver's premiership coach Wilf Dickison, Bruce’s sister Tina Gibson and Ararat Football Netball Club president David Hosking, gathered for Jike to present the Ararat Rats with a jumper Bruce gave him following the 1975 Wimmera Football League grand final.

A jumper, a memory, and a homecoming

ON grand final day in 1975, when Ararat stunned fancied premiership favourite Stawell to claim the Wimmera Football League flag, a young man named Bruce Olver played his part in a

3 January, 2026

Club members unanimously supported changes to the constitution to allow the merger to proceed.

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Chally back on track

GCA sends strong teams to Country Week - feature photo

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GCA sends strong teams to Country Week

Sarah Blizzard pushes the sled down the ice during one of her races. PHOTO: @steffensphoto

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Blizzard sliding toward second Olympics

Andrew Kilmartin suddenly withdrew as the Liberal candidate for Ripon days before Christmas.

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Libs in limbo

Santa in Barkly Street Ararat.

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Merry Christmas

Jackie Targett says The Salvation Army is as committed as ever to helping families in need at Christmas time.

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Salvos lend a hand long after the holidays

When Ararat let loose the sparrows, history took flight - feature photo

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When Ararat let loose the sparrows, history took flight

The CFA are undertaking roadside burns across the district to reduce vegetation ahead of the fire danger period.

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CFA volunteers commence roadside burns

Ararat’s faith leaders joined together for Monday’s service - Reverend Cheryl Haines (Anglican), Pastor John Gibson (Seventh Day Adventist), Major Jacky Targett (Salvation Army), Father Martin Nadarajan (Anglican), Reverend Nathaniel Atem (Uniting), and Pastor David Tolputt (Life Links)

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Local faith groups unite after Bondi attack

Superintendent Dan Davison took over from former Superintendent Sharon McCrory this month.

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Police leadership change for Western Division

With warmer days upon us, pet owners are being reminded that even a short stop can be dangerous, and dogs should never be left unattended in parked cars.

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Warning against leaving dogs in vehicles

Firefighters leapt into action to contain a fire in a hedge near a Queen Street home late on Friday night, as crowds who had just left Ararat’s Carols by Candlelight watched on.

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Fire cause remains unclear following fireworks

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