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The Community Battery project at Pomonal is moving ahead with contractors on site this week. Pictured are James Bramwell (Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance), Mayor Cr Bob Sanders, Heath Shakespeare (Indigo Power), Anthea Nicholls (Pomonal resident), Andrea Shelley (Pomonal Community Assets Committee), Dena Schulz (Indigo Power) and Rowena Whitham (Halls Gap Neighbourhood House).

Community battery progresses

THE Pomonal Community Hall Battery project is progressing, with contractor Indigo Power on site this week to continue planning for the new energy asset that will provide backup

28 January, 2026

Residents urged to keep cool - feature photo

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Residents urged to keep cool

Pharmacists Arun Abraham and Jason Hosemans at Blooms Pharmacy are happy to see the Chemist Care Now scheme expand.

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Bringing more treatment options to locals

The day kick off with a Lions Club breakfast, music from Ararat City Band and the official award presentations. Pictured are Kaylyn Williamson (Ararat City Band), Mayor Bob Sanders, Rod Lewin (Ararat City Band, Rosi Sanders (Ararat Lions) and Council CEO Dr Tim Harrison. Free to Read

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Come celebrate

The burn out tobacco shop at the Woolworths complex hasn’t been touched in 18 months.

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Council says progress is being made on town eyesores

Principal Jessica Erhardt is set to welcome 15 prep students this year to Ararat North Primary School.

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Ararat North Primary School on the rise in 2026

Ken and Ellen Ferrier, Micheal Watson, Les Ralph, Phil Clark, and Sam Parker(front) and Leanne Clark (front) unveil the Brian Collins Bench this week at the Ararat Cemetery.

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In memory of a dedicated volunteer

Total fire ban today - feature photo

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Total fire ban today

Council CEO Dr Tim Harrison discusses behaviour at the Ararat Pool with Mayor Bob Sanders. Photo by Craig Wilson.

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Calls for respectful behaviour at outdoor pool

Renowned author Gideon Haigh will launch his latest book at J Ward in February.

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New book to be launched at J Ward

The pedestrian crossing in High Street is about to get a major upgrade.

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Updated pedestrian crossing earmarked for High Street

GWM Water has launched its annual Summer Photo Competition, encouraging locals to share images of the lakes and waterways that define summer across western Victoria. Photo by Henry Dalkin.

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GWM Water invites locals to capture summer by the lake

Construction crews in action at Warrak on Wednesday along Buangor–Ben Nevis Road, marking the end of a 70-year-old timber bridge that crosses Mount Cole Creek, replacing it with a robust long-term upgrade.

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A short detour for a long future

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