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Ron in recent times was still independent with a razor sharp mind.

Ron Roberts: A life deeply lived, and generously given to Ararat

RON Roberts was the sort of man whose influence spread quietly but permanently through our community. Teacher. Principal. Volunteer. Justice of the Peace. Celebrant. Tour guide.

28 January, 2026

Renowned film producer Sue Maslin will be mentoring former Marian College student Isabella Browne who claimed the Best Producer award at Swinburne University of Technology.

Ararat News, Landsborough News

Local student wins Best Producer award

Joy Wheeler (centre) was recently presented with Life Membership of the Ararat Probus Club, pictured here with club president Ian Holwell and Ann Sullivan.

Ararat News

Life membership for Joy

Haydn and Lucy Black from Black and Ginger Wines, Greater Ararat Business Network President Kelsey Hosking along with Tash Jones and Damon Henricksen from Barney’s Bar and Bistro.

Ararat News, Pomonal News

Business After Dark at the Wine Shed

Joel Michell has taken on the role of Captain with Willaura CFA.

Willaura News

Willaura Captain focused on training, youth and the future

EGHS Director of Clinical Services Bec Peters and Chief Executive Nick Bush present Jill Broderick with a farewell gift on her retirement.

Ararat News, Lake Bolac News, Willaura News

Jill retires after extraordinary 70 year career

Julie McNamara was shocked to discover one of her Great Great Grandfather was a serial killer, leading her to producing a remarkable scrapbook called COOKED: Wholesale Murderer R.F. Burns (1840-1883).

Local News

Insights into a serial killer

Senior Sergeant Simone Field receives top honours for her work in family violence.

Local News

Ararat officer honoured with award for the fight against family violence

Ian and Beverley Whiting have chalked up 50 years of marriage, pictured here on their wedding day in Horsham, November 8, 1975.

Local News

Celebrating 50 years together

Simon Barr and his son William are part of a multi-generational dedication to community service at Yalla-Y-Poora.

Ararat News

Leading from tradition

New East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Cameron Evans.

Ararat News

Cameron Evans to lead health service Board

Acting Principal Cat Fleming eagerly awaits to see what the future holds for the school.

Pomonal News

Unexpected call to lead

Proud to be on the team - feature photo

Ararat News

Proud to be on the team

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