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Shifting expectations in a changing workforce
With the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1 per cent, a figure often considered to represent full employment, the question remains: what are employees and employers truly
3 June, 2025
General News
Lifesaving defibrillator now accessible in Maroona
THE Maroona community is a little safer following the installation of a defibrillator at the local hotel.
5 June, 2025
Local News
Brainstorm for dementia
ARARAT’s Brain Hub took place last week at Gordon Street...
Local News
J Ward hosts Volunteers Week celebration
TO mark National Volunteer Week, Ararat Rural City Council invited...
Local News
Work to start soon on rail upgrade
PLANNING has commenced on a massive upgrade of the railway line running...
Council & Politics
Early voting begins
Early voting is underway in ARARAT as voters decide who’ll represent us in the federal parliament for the next three...
28 April, 2025
Alex Dyson’s Ararat campaign kicks off
In a sign the election is just around the corner, independent candidate...
Local News
Council secures funding to repair Buangor's historic Cobb & Co stables
The Ararat Rural City Council has secured $60,000 in funding to restore...
Local News
Ararat council, local businesses join forces to spread the festive spirit
Spread the Christmas spirit with the Reverse Advent Calendar.
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
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs
This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.
21 February, 2025
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...
Local News
Oncology Unit celebrates 20 year anniversary
Oncology unit celebrates 20th anniversary serving cancer patients
Local News
Ararat sculptor: blends whimsy with industrial for unique steampunk art
Ararat sculptor blends whimsy with industrial for steampunk art
Sport
Rats netballers buzzing with excitement
Netball is buzzing at Alexandra Oval with the Rats A-graders winning their second consecutive game, this time...
23 May, 2025
Rats reign supreme in grand final rematch
The Ararat Rats keep marching on and celebrated Baydn Cosgriff’s 100th...
Local News
Williamson nominates for mid-season draft
Star Ararat footballer Tom Williamson is backing himself for a return to...
AFL great Tom Hawkins set to play for Beaufort
AFL legend Tom Hawkins will line up for the Beaufort Football Netball...