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Bob set to reclaim top job
ARARAT Rural City Councillor Bob Sanders is set to return as Ararat Mayor when councillors meet next Tuesday. As the Advocate reported several months ago, current Mayor Jo
9 November, 2025
General News
Coffee Queen
THE race to claim the crown for the Ararat region’s best hot drink has been decided. Sarah Ramsay from Ararat’s...
7 November, 2025
Pencils down one last time
It’s pencils down for the regions Year 12 students this week as exams...
Modifications unveiled for local wind project
THE proponent of the Ballyrogan Wind Farm has reduced the size of the...
Ararat walk to honour those lost to suicide
PEOPLE impacted by suicide are invited to participate in the annual...
Council & Politics
Late night train proves popular
THE introduction of a late-night return train to Ararat and Beaufort on weekends has been a popular move with over...
2 November, 2025
Dyson’s Wannon campaign among Australia’s best funded
THIS year’s federal election campaign in Wannon was officially a big...
Parking blitz
AFTER years of talking tough, Ararat Rural City Council has started to...
Community embraces blister pack recycling efforts
ARARAT Rural City Council is celebrating strong local participation in...
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
Beautiful gardens go on show in November
FIVE of Ararat’s most beautiful gardens will go on show in November to raise money for Ararat Retirement...
21 October, 2025
Pomonal Flower Show blossoms with record-breaking attendance
A record number of people attended this year’s Pomonal Native Flower...
Ararat News, Great Western News, Stawell News
No steins, just fine wine, Oktoberbest at Best’s Winery
BEST’S Wines is swapping lederhosen and steins for wine glasses and good...
Emergency services gear up for state games
REGIONAL emergency services workers are being encouraged to get involved...
Our People
Leading from tradition
YALLA-Y-Poora CFA Captain Simon Barr is carrying on a proud family legacy as the third generation to lead the local...
2 October, 2025
Cameron Evans to lead health service Board
NEW East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Cameron Evans is looking...
Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal...
Proud to be on the team
A stalwart of the Ararat Football Netball Club was beaming with pride...
Sport
Heat and hard-fought sets define round three
Hot conditions set the scene for round three of the Ararat and District Tennis Association, with the temperature...
6 November, 2025
Ararat News, Lake Bolac News, Landsborough News
Sunny weather greets Bowlers
For the second consecutive week, Ararat VRI has won a thriller, this...
Grampians United players shine in Shepparton Cup
Players from the South West Victorian Football Association headed to...
Rhymney/Moyston win thriller
The Rhymney/Moyston cricket club defeated Homers in a thriller by two...