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Redbacks under-18 girls sign off in style
The Ararat Redbacks under-18 girls have signed off their Ararat representative basketball careers in the best possible fashion, claiming the McDonald's Ballarat Junior Basketball
9 June, 2026
General News
Reject shop takes on a new look
AFTER a month long closure, customers flocked back to Ararat’s Reject Shop on Wednesday to find a new look shop with...
7 June, 2026
Ararat rallies behind Brodie Hunter
THE Ararat community is getting behind a young kidney transplant...
160 Years of family winemaking
BEST’S Wines at Great Western celebrated a remarkable milestone over the...
Fro Yo Fun scoops up fans in Halls Gap
A NEW dessert destination in Halls Gap is quickly building a loyal...
Council & Politics
Council records strong community satisfaction results
ARARAT Rural City Council has welcomed the results of the 2026 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey, which...
7 June, 2026
CEO resigns
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison has...
Local News
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all...
Kick Start grant sweetens the deal
ARARAT Rural City Council has congratulated Ange Leithhead and the team...
Rural & Agriculture
Increased local crushing capacity key to scaling up canola production
EXPANDING domestic crushing capabilities will be key to scaling up Australian canola production in the future,...
26 May, 2026
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Fox bounty extended as $84 million flows to agriculture
LAST week’s state budget will deliver $84 million to support...
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Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its...
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
GLOW festival countdown begins
HALLS Gap is preparing to shine again, with GLOW — Bringing Light to Halls Gap — now less than a month away. The...
9 June, 2026
Beaufort ready for big art weekend
BEAUFORT will become a lively creative destination this King’s Birthday...
Grease tickets now on sale
DON’T be a beauty school dropout, be liked greased lightning and book...
Ararat Live Host the Deserters
THE Deserters will return to Ararat Live this week comprising of the...
Our People
Pumpkin Rivalry at Men’s Shed
MEMBERS of the Pomonal Men's Shed last week celebrated their victory from the Moyston Easter Market earlier this...
7 June, 2026
Shannon's push for mental health awareness
ON average, nine people die by suicide every day in Australia — seven...
Black and Ginger Wines chasing young gun honours
LOCAL winemaker Hadyn Black of Black and Ginger Wines is once again...
Ararat artist takes flight in Paper Bird Illustration awards
Ararat artist Janette Lucas has been recognised after being shortlisted...
Sport
Mounties win hard-fought contest
Last Sunday, in round seven of the ADJFA at Richardson Oval, Mounties, not for the first time this year, overpowered...
28 May, 2026
Grampians United juniors display determination
Grampians United Soccer Club hosted a full day of junior action at...
Rats fall short against Thunder
Ararat has gone down by six points to Southern Mallee Thunder at Beulah...
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Mininera District Football League: Round Six Review
In round six of the Mininera District Football League, the Hawks bounced...