Ararat

Sergeant Shane Allgood is putting the call out for more people to report crime to Crime Stoppers to help curb crime.

A call for Crime Stoppers

ARARAT Police are encouraging local residents to make greater use of Crime Stoppers, saying timely information from the public can significantly improve police response and

24 February, 2026

Long, dry grass alongside roads in the Ararat district — a familiar sight this season, and one that has sharpened local concern about fire risk, maintenance responsibilities and who, exactly, is meant to keep roadside fuel in check.

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Ararat

A call for Crime Stoppers

Long grass, shared responsibility

Road safety works resume on Mount William Road

A town tradition rolls on as Jailhouse Rock returns

Giants crowned Team of the Year

Increase in vandalism worries council

New kindergarten earmarked for Ararat West

New rules aim to ease rate pressure

Sparrows Lane documents Ararat’s unique history

Chalambar Golf Grand Final Bound

Strong numbers for annual event

Why saying hello still matters in a small town

Redbacks girls win seventh straight title

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