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Mounties bounce back
In by far the best game so far this season, Mounties bounced back from last week’s loss to Bombers to overrun Warriors in the last quarter when they were kicking to the town end of
29 April, 2026
General News
Moyston Reserve upgrade inches closer
ARARAT Rural City Council has secured two grants through Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Local Sports Infrastructure...
26 April, 2026
Pour a mug for the Biggest Morning Tea
WITH just weeks to go until Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, local...
Safer steps for shoppers with new Barkly Street crossing
THE new, raised pedestrian crossing in Barkly Street is now complete...
Local News
Support call as bush communities face next wave of mobile change
FARMERS and regional residents are being urged to seek help early as...
Council & Politics
Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon
THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their candidate for the seat of Ripon for November’s...
14 April, 2026
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Council to finalise election “wishlist”
WITH a state election just eight months away, Ararat Rural City Council...
Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate
THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for...
Urban roads to be sealed
A number of local streets in Ararat township will be upgraded to a...
Rural & Agriculture
Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal
AUSTRALIA will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its trade agreement, after finalising a free...
24 April, 2026
Local News
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental...
AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions
NUTRIEN Ag Solutions welcomed clients and their families last week for a...
Local News
Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target
AUSTRALIA’S farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Fungi take centre stage at WAMA
WAMA’s newest exhibition, Entanglements with Fungi: Life, Death and Renewal, opened in March bringing together a...
14 April, 2026
Grape Escape returns to Halls Gap
GRAMPIANS Grape Escape is set to again draw big crowds to Halls Gap from...
Moyston Market on today
ONE of the most popular markets of the year kicks off this morning at...
Great Western Rodeo bucks into Easter fun
The 2026 Morris Transport Great Western Rodeo has kicked off bringing...
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As I Remember - Geoff Penna
Geoff’s enthusiasm and warm welcome begin the moment we sit down for the interview, on his and Jean’s back verandah...
13 April, 2026
As I remember - Keith Little
By Nicole Potter IF a life could be measured by the places it has...
Can anyone beat this?
IT seems to have been a good season for potatoes across the region, but...
Murray to Moyne team raising funds for mammography unit
EAST Grampians Health Service’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay team is this...
Sport
Redbacks reach quarter-finals
Ararat Redbacks’ under-12 boys delivered a determined and improving performance to reach the quarter-finals at the...
27 April, 2026
Bombers the team to beat
With the Richardson Oval in picture perfect condition, the Ararat...
West claims best at Clem Hall Memorial
The Clem Hall Memorial 5000m Handicap is one of the longest sponsored...
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Hawks soar to powerful victory
The Tatyoon Hawks have delivered an emphatic performance in Round Two of...