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Rats' Riley Taylor kicks the ball inside fifty. PHOTO: CHRIS GRAETZ

Rats stumble on Good Friday

Ararat Rats’ senior footballers' 2026 campaign didn’t get off to a great start, losing to Stawell Warriors by five points at North Park on Good Friday.

7 April, 2026

Work is complete on the bridge linking Buangor with Warrak.

Ararat News, Buangor News

New Warrak bridge now open

Around 50 people from across the region attended the Palm Sunday rally in Great Western.

Great Western News, Stawell News, Ararat News

Voices for refugees rise on Palm Sunday rally

Laney McLoughlan's hard work over pre-season has paid off, shooting a game-high 32 goals in the Rats 55-29 win over Stawell Warriors. PHOTO: CHRIS GRAETZ

Rats claim emphatic victory

GABN committee members Cam Conboy, Lucy Black, Kelsey Hosking, Craig Wilson and Luke Broadbent with Mayor Bob Sanders (second from right).

GABN celebrates strong year of growth

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Around 50 people attended the public meeting at the Tatyoon Recreation Reserve.

Lawyer urges Ballyrogan residents not to sign

Experts believe exposure to pesticides and other environmental factors could be the cause of high rates of motor-neurone disease in regional areas.

Local News

The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

New Ararat RSL President Scott Rigby congratulates outgoing President Frank Neulist on his 25 years at the helm. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Generational change at Ararat RSL

James Tucker from Willaura North was pretty proud of his 52 kilogram pumpkin at last year's market.

Moyston Market on today

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Cowboys ride their way to the finish.

Great Western News

Great Western Rodeo bucks into Easter fun

Netballers set to battle in fierce contest - feature photo

Ararat News, Stawell News

Netballers set to battle in fierce contest

Good Friday showdown set to ignite season opener - feature photo

Good Friday showdown set to ignite season opener

The Ararat Advocate is out a day early this week.

Ararat Advocate OUT TODAY

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