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Vegetation management and rail access improvements will commence soon on the Maroona to Portland railway line, including the Willaura section of the track, pictured here.

Rail line works to commence

AS part of the Portland to Maroona re-sleepering project, work will begin shortly on vegetation management and rail access improvements.

23 March, 2026

Council CEO Dr Tim Harrison believes Ararat is in a good position to secure funding commitments in the lead-up to November’s election.

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Council to finalise election “wishlist”

Explosive midcourter Isabel Robson is returning to the club and will be one of the key players in 2026. PHOTO: CRAIG WILSON

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Pumas focus on growth in 2026

Market cancelled - feature photo

Market cancelled

The Willaura CFA, with the support of other local Brigades, private units, and the CFA’s Planned Burn Task Force, conducted successful roadside burns this week.

Roadside burns commence

EGHS chief executive Nick Bush with pharmacist Somnath Sakthi Sekaran.

Onsite pharmacist trial at Willaura Health Care

The Ararat Turf Club have been working hard behind the scenes to prepare for Sunday's T.M 'Murray' Slattery Willaura Cup. L-R: Jade Kennedy (Track Manager), Jill Richardson (Raceday coordinator), Bruce McDougall (Committee member), Adam Atchison (Club President), Ian Howlett (Assistant Track Manager).

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Willaura Cup brings racing and revelry

Pictured at Willaura Health Care, EGHS Chief Executive Nick Bush, Angela Nagpal, EGHS Director Clinical Services Bec Peters, Board Director Sybil Abbott Burmeister, Willaura Health Care Manager Liz Atkinson, Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care Anne Ruston, EGHS Director of Finance Tony Roberts, EGHS Board Chair Cam Evans and Federal Member for Wannon Dan Tehan.

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Strong case made for hospital upgrade and Headspace

The Willaura Racetrack in 1925. Facilities were basic, but common for the time.

A rich history of racing at Willaura

Pictured are volunteers at last year’s market Kimbra Christie, Judy Paterson and Lisa Davidson.

Over 60 stallholders coming to Willaura Market

Hundreds of riders have descended on Ararat this weekend for the popular Ride to Remember.

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Revving and ready to ride

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