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Meek reflects on his journey from the Mininera to the AFL
Having recently notched up his 100th AFL game and preparing for another finals campaign with Hawthorn against Fremantle tonight, Lloyd Meek sat down with the Advocate’s Chris
3 September, 2026
General News
Keeping feral deer from the Grampians
Project Platypus Landcare Network has launched the Grampians-Gariwerd Deer Coordinator Trial, a 14-month...
2 September, 2026
Willaura Hospital redevelopment to commence
WILLAURA Health Care is set to mark another significant milestone in its...
Ararat businesses put challenges on the table
WE’RE doing it tough. That was the message from a string of Ararat...
Ararat News, Stawell News, Tatyoon News, Great Western News
Line upgrade
THE freight line running through Ararat and Stawell will close for three...
Council & Politics
Liberals’ plan to make Ararat safer
THE Coalition says it will increase the operating hours of the Ararat Police Station front counter if successful at...
31 August, 2026
Local News
Ripon candidate announced by One Nation
A speech pathologist from Gippsland has been selected as One Nation's...
Council appoints new CEO
ARARAT Rural City Council has announced the appointment of Phuong Au as...
Treasurer tackles regional issues
NEW Victorian Treasurer Colin Brooks spent Tuesday in Ararat meeting...
Rural & Agriculture
Bird flu edges closer to the Grampians
POULTRY farms and people with backyard chickens are being urged to monitor their birds as the deadly bird flu virus...
25 August, 2026
289 ewes stolen from Lexton
BEAUFORT Police are investigating the theft of 289 pregnant ewes from a...
Local News
Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage
THE concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray...
Kelvin remains Australia’s top sheep assessor
ARARAT’S Kelvin Donnan has been crowned AuctionsPlus' Top Throughput...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Ella Hooper brings the songs of Linda Ronstadt to Ararat
ARARAT will welcome Ella Hooper and an all-star band to the Ararat Town Hall on Saturday 12 September 2026 for The...
29 August, 2026
Local News
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I...
Native Flower Show returns in October
THE districts biggest gardening event of the year, The Pomonal Native...
Brisket, blues and big ambitions
THE recipe sounds almost impossible to resist: slow-cooked barbecue,...
Our People
A hot meal and a friendly face
EVERY week, a team of dedicated volunteers go to work delivering a vital service for older residents. Meals on Wheels...
31 August, 2026
Steve closes the garden gate
For 96 years, the Hughan family have been providing plants, seeds and...
Maroona Hotel backs men’s health
MAROONA Hotel has joined with hundreds of other pubs across the state to...
More than a meal: Celebrating Meals on Wheels
VOLUNTEERS in the East Grampians Health Service Meals on Wheels Program...
Sport
Mininera District Netball League - Week 2 Finals Wrap
In week two of the Mininera District Netball League finals, Tatyoon has secured a place in the grand final following...
1 September, 2026
Rats find redemption to stay alive
Ararat Rats A-Grade netballers have put last year’s disappointing finals...
Moyston News, Willaura News, Tatyoon News
Mininera District Football League - Week 2 Finals Wrap
In week two of the Mininera District Football League finals, Lismore...
Rats ready for Warriors showdown
Ararat and Stawell Warriors A-Grade netballers will renew their rivalry...