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Mural creates pleasure at Willaura Health Care
WILLAURA Health Care residents, staff, and visitors have been delighted with the recent addition of a magnificent mural painted on the interior wall of the dining room at
14 August, 2025
General News
Plans underway to deliver meals to Ararat’s vulnerable
HOT meals will soon be served up to disadvantaged members of the Ararat community if plans by local community members...
13 August, 2025
Recovery continues at Mount Buangor State Park
RECOVERY works at Mount Buangor State Park are nearing completion...
Local News
Wind farm concerns to be voiced at public meeting
A newly formed group opposed to a proposed wind farm around Ballyrogan...
A round of golf with Dipper
AFL football legend and all-around great bloke Robert ‘Dipper’...
Council & Politics
Free pads and tampons have arrived in Pyrenees Shire
PYRENEES Shire women are set to benefit from the rollout of free pad and tampon vending machines – helping remove...
13 August, 2025
Green light for road upgrade
SUBSTANTIAL funding has been secured by Ararat Rural City Council to...
Council commits to 'Take a Break' program
ARARAT Rural City Council will provide annual sponsorship towards the...
New roundabout to boost road safety in Streatham
WORK is underway to improve safety at a dangerous intersection on the...
Rural & Agriculture
Are You Frog Friendly?
A free presentation entitled “Frogs of the Region” was recently hosted by the Beyond Bolac Catchment Action Group at...
23 July, 2025
Local News
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
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
Artisan showcase
LOVERS of local arts and crafts are being called to mark their calendars for a weekend of creativity.
23 July, 2025
Local News
Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs
This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.
Local News
Castile soap and its many uses
Optional uses for castile soap are endless.
Our People
Training locally enables Naomi to secure dream career
THE ability to study locally enabled East Grampians Health Service nurse Naomi Schott to advance her career and study...
13 August, 2025
Dedicated service recognised by the RSL
ARARAT RSL committee member Lyn Russell has been recognised for her...
Dynamic duo takes the reins
IN a story that has shades of The Karate Kid about it, Halls Gap Primary...
Nick the Pizza Guy says goodbye
AFTER 12 years of tossing dough, serving piping hot pizzas, and getting...
Sport
Boyd to represent Victoria on the world stage
Ararat’s Auston Boyd is one of five Victorians that has been selected to represent the state at the MXGP (Motocross...
11 August, 2025
Stevens kicks four in United’s massive win
Grampians United’s Dominic Stevens kicked four goals in the mixed...
Rats bounce back with a resounding victory
Ararat A-Grade netballers put their loss to the Thunder behind them,...
Mills kicks six as Rats make statement
With finals approaching, and a tough victory against the Thunder the...