Latest News
A town tradition rolls on as Jailhouse Rock returns
THE iconic Jailhouse Rock Festival returns to Ararat in March. The festival began in 1994 and has endured through changing committees, lean seasons, strong seasons and a global
22 February, 2026
General News
New kindergarten earmarked for Ararat West
ARARAT is set to benefit from additional kindergarten places with a new facility earmarked for the grounds of a local...
21 February, 2026
Sparrows Lane documents Ararat’s unique history
ARARAT Rural City Council has formally endorsed the name Sparrows Lane...
Why saying hello still matters in a small town
IN an increasingly connected world, loneliness remains a growing...
Maroona to Portland rail upgrade on track
A major milestone has been reached to support the delivery of the...
Council & Politics
New rules aim to ease rate pressure
VICTORIANS doing it tough financially are set to receive clearer and more compassionate support from local councils...
21 February, 2026
Buangor Ben-Nevis bridge works reach construction milestone
PILING works on the new Buangor Ben-Nevis Road bridge are now complete,...
Tehan resigns from front bench, runs for deputy
THE Member for Wannon Dan Tehan is one on many Liberals who resigned...
Businesses benefit from Facade Grant support
ARARAT Rural City Council has supported local business We're Knot Crazy...
Rural & Agriculture
More water for local farmers
CONTSRUCTION has commenced on the Mininera Rural Pipeline Project, delivering a secure water supply to 199 district...
6 February, 2026
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Virtual fencing gets the green light
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to...
Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News
Start of harvest brings fire warning
THE harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to...
Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days
THE Southern Victorian Merino Group’s on property ram sales were...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Miniature railways roll into Stawell this weekend
THE Grampian Model Railroaders are inviting the community to step into a world of miniature locomotives and detailed...
21 February, 2026
Musicians strike a chord
THE Ararat Senior Citizens Club was alive with music last Sunday,...
Laneway art brings local landscapes to life
ANNE-Marie Randall’s landscape paintings have transformed the...
Over 60 stallholders coming to Willaura Market
WILLAURA is set to welcome the annual Willaura Health Care Outdoor...
Our People
Community invited to join stage debut
MEMBERS of the community are invited to be part of production written and produced by local author Eve...
3 February, 2026
Ron Roberts: A life deeply lived, and generously given to Ararat
RON Roberts was the sort of man whose influence spread quietly but...
Ararat News, Landsborough News
Local student wins Best Producer award
FORMER Marian College student Isabella Browne recently graduated from...
Life membership for Joy
By Ian Holwell, President Ararat Probus Club. AT the Probus Club of...
Sport
Kookaburras reclaim top spot
Halls Gap Kookaburras has reclaimed top position in the Horsham Cricket Association’s C-Grade competition following a...
19 February, 2026
Chalambar Golf Grand Final Bound
Chalambar Golf are through to the Grampians Playing Area Lawn Bowls...
Strong numbers for annual event
The Ararat Alexandra Croquet Club held its annual social event last...
Great Western News, Stawell News, Pomonal News, Buangor News
Grampians Junior Cricket Association Roundup
Round eleven of the Grampians Junior Cricket Association saw Tatyoon...