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Swimmers dominate meet
Ararat hosted a Wimmera District 12 swimming meet last Saturday, with local swimmers producing a dominant performance to claim the McKenzie Shield for the best overall team.
12 February, 2026
General News
First bell for our youngest students
PREP students from across the district have officially settled into their first days of primary school, with new...
10 February, 2026
2026 ride a resounding success
A record contingent of 580 riders and pillions from across Victoria,...
One Red Tree reaches 100-student milestone
ONE Red Tree Resource Centre has marked a major milestone this week,...
Ute abandoned, burned out
A quiet Sunday night on the outskirts of Ararat had the potential to end...
Council & Politics
Businesses benefit from Facade Grant support
ARARAT Rural City Council has supported local business We're Knot Crazy through its Facade Grants Scheme. The grant...
8 February, 2026
Ararat News, Beaufort News, Avoca News
Staley seeks Liberal comeback
ARARAT resident and former MP Louise Staley is attempting a political...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
MP calls it quits
Upper house MP Joe McCracken has announced he won’t recontest his seat...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News
Libs in limbo
THE Liberal Party’s chosen candidate for the seat of Ripon has withdrawn...
Rural & Agriculture
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project, delivering a secure water supply to 199 district...
6 February, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Laneway art brings local landscapes to life
ANNE-Marie Randall’s landscape paintings have transformed the High-to-Barkly Streets laneway into a new outdoor...
4 February, 2026
Over 60 stallholders coming to Willaura Market
WILLAURA is set to welcome the annual Willaura Health Care Outdoor...
Diamonds in the Rough comes to Ararat tomorrow
MUSIC lovers of all ages are invited to the Ararat Town Hall tomorrow...
Ararat News, Great Western News, Stawell News
Great Western gears up for today's annual cup
GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today...
Our People
Community invited to join stage debut
MEMBERS of the community are invited to be part of production written and produced by local author Eve...
3 February, 2026
Ron Roberts: A life deeply lived, and generously given to Ararat
RON Roberts was the sort of man whose influence spread quietly but...
Ararat News, Landsborough News
Local student wins Best Producer award
FORMER Marian College student Isabella Browne recently graduated from...
Life membership for Joy
By Ian Holwell, President Ararat Probus Club. AT the Probus Club of...
Sport
Fight for finals heats up
Round 11 of the Ararat & District Tennis Association was played in hot conditions, and the tennis proved just as...
11 February, 2026
Ararat News, Buangor News, Pomonal News
Grampians Junior Cricket roundup
Round ten of the Grampians Junior Cricket Association saw mixed results,...
Swifts/Great Western claims local derby
Swifts/Great Western Blue under-16 cricket team defeated Swifts/Great...
Chalambar Golf seals top spot
The Grampians Playing Area lawn bowls pennant season resumed last...