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Trade icon extends services to Ararat and Stawell
A respected name in the electrical and plumbing trade in the Wimmera is set to increase its presence in the Ararat and Stawell market. Wades was established in 1985 in Horsham and
23 November, 2025
General News
Christmas shopping spree gives business a boost
ARARAT’S business community is teaming up to help increase local spending in the lead up to Christmas. Greater Ararat...
21 November, 2025
Local News
Community road safety event approved for Moyston
MOYSTON Primary School is receiving help to deliver an important road...
Schools respond to national anti-bullying review
BULLYING continues to have devastating effects on young Australians,...
Local News
Navy Eels ready to break through
LAKE Bolac College students are preparing to take part in this year’s...
Council & Politics
Major upgrade for Webb Street
ARARAT Rural City Council will begin construction of a new road in Webb Street, Ararat, from Monday 24 November, with...
16 November, 2025
New Mayor and Deputy
Cr Bob Sanders will return as Ararat's Mayor after receiving the...
Bob set to reclaim top job
ARARAT Rural City Councillor Bob Sanders is set to return as Ararat...
Local News
Late night train proves popular
THE introduction of a late-night return train to Ararat and Beaufort on...
Rural & Agriculture
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were conducted this week, with Coryule, Ioness Poll, Mt...
30 October, 2025
Tree blitz
ARARAT’s Landcare volunteers were out in Grano Street on Tuesday as part...
Sheep shortages driving up prices
PADDOCKS around the region are looking green at the moment following...
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Look up! Swooping season is here again
AS the weather gets warmer and the days longer, we also start to see the...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Madness and mayhem at the Spyglass Club
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society’s end of year production of ‘Spy Club’ is set to provide audiences with plenty of...
20 November, 2025
Last Ararat Live for 25
ARARAT Live has been forced to change to the original advertised act for...
Lion Chase Fun Run a resounding success
Great Western Football Netball Club’s recent Lions Chase Fun Run and...
Local News
Beautiful gardens go on show in November
FIVE of Ararat’s most beautiful gardens will go on show in November to...
Our People
Insights into a serial killer
enthralled in the drama has been pieced together in a remarkable book that compiles news stories from time. Julie...
19 November, 2025
Local News
Ararat officer honoured with award for the fight against family violence
An Ararat-based Victoria Police officer has been recognised for her...
Local News
Celebrating 50 years together
SO many things have come and gone in Ararat over the past fifty years...
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family...
Sport
Price secures place in Strikers emerging squad
Ararat's Bridie Price will relish the next twelve months, not only developing her netball, but forging a pathway for...
21 November, 2025
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Ararat VRI claims strong victory
Ararat VRI are a game clear in second place, following a strong 88-60...
Redbacks extend winning streak to five
The Ararat Redbacks won their fifth consecutive match in the Country...
Rhymney/Moyston fall to Laharum
Rhymney/Moyston has lost its first match in the Horsham Cricket...