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Ararat Hospital nurses Tayla Mounsey, Annette Manning and Tomoko Parker will soon bee assisted by additional nursing staff under a reclassification of the hospital by the Victorian Government.

More nurses for Ararat under hospital reclassification

ARARAT Hospital is to be reclassified by the Victorian Government resulting in more nurses and better patient care.

3 July, 2026

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Warriors' Mason Thomas launches a kick inside fifty. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Perfect weather conditions greet footballers

Laney McLoughlan was outstanding in the Rats one-goal victory over the Warriors. PHOTO BY HENRY DALKIN

McLoughlan's late heroics lift Rats

Zac Armer, pictured here against the SMW Rovers, was one of the Lions best in their win against Ararat.

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Lions pounce on second win

Lion Ruby Thomas, pictured here in the 17-and-under against Ararat last Saturday, starred again in the ring for the A-Grade side, scoring 44 goals. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

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Lions roar to statement win over Eagles

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Grace Astbury, pictured here against Ararat, led the way for the Hawks in their win over Penshurst. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

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Hawks maintain perfect record

Mayor Bob Sanders presided over last year’s celebration at Ararat Gallery TAMA.

Ararat prepares to celebrate NADOC Week

Steps have been taken to improve safety around the burnt out shops in Ingor Street however there are no plans to rebuild at this stage.

No movement on town eyesore

Megan Read has been selected as the Liberals candidate for Ripon.

Libs finally make their pick

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Missing eight players from their best lineup, the Rats coaching staff and players celebrate a win for the ages: They reversed a two goal deficit in the final ten minutes to secure a five-point victory over arch rival Stawell. PHOTO BY HENRY DALKIN

Taylor’s last-gasp goal delivers Ararat a famous win

Regional Australia for Refugees members gather with refugees who have found their home in Ararat.

Refugee Week celebrates a million stories

With a small team of staff and reduced opening days, Ararat's ANZ bank may be the first domino to fall.

Is regional banking on its last legs?

Eliza and Emmett hold the ribbon as ARCC Deputy CEO Phuong Au, Mayor Bob Sanders, MP Martha Haylett and Y Kinder’s Kara Bartlett officially open Jack and Jill Kindergarten after its upgrade.

Major upgrade opens at Jack and Jill Kindergarten

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