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Unexpected call to lead
For Catriona Fleming, the journey to becoming principal of Pomonal Primary School was anything but planned.
25 September, 2025
General News
Golden Mug Competition heats up
The Greater Ararat Business Network’s Grampians Golden Mug competition is in its final weeks, with locals asked to...
25 September, 2025
Halls Gap Neighbourhood house is buzzing
HALLS Gap Neighbourhood House continues to offer opportunities for...
Community food van hits the road
AN ambitious plan to serve hot meals to local people in need made its...
Reject shop to be rebranded
ARARAT’s Reject Shop will soon disappear as its new Canadian owners...
Council & Politics
Homes sit empty
IN the midst of a housing crisis, 16 brand new government owned units in Ararat remain empty despite being completed...
25 September, 2025
Big increase in train journeys
PATRONAGE on the Ararat passenger railway line has increased...
Local News
Grampians cash bonanza
ENVIRONMENTAL recovery efforts in the Grampians National Park received a...
Work resumes on Mount William Road
COUNCIL has announced the recommencement of the Mount William Road...
Rural & Agriculture
Sheep shortages driving up prices
PADDOCKS around the region are looking green at the moment following solid rainfall however farmers will be...
24 September, 2025
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Look up! Swooping season is here again
AS the weather gets warmer and the days longer, we also start to see the...
Are You Frog Friendly?
A free presentation entitled “Frogs of the Region” was recently hosted...
Local News
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Emergency services gear up for state games
REGIONAL emergency services workers are being encouraged to get involved in this year’s Victoria Police and Emergency...
17 September, 2025
Horsing around
THE Ararat Men’s Shed has taken on a unique project, carefully restoring...
Striking the right note
THE Ararat City Band has welcomed its newest leader, Wade Carmen, who...
Artisan showcase
LOVERS of local arts and crafts are being called to mark their calendars...
Our People
Generous hospital donation
FOR someone who doesn’t want the spotlight, Keith Little has a way of shining brightly in his community.
24 September, 2025
Farewell Julie-Anne
MEMBERS of the Moyston community gathered at an afternoon tea in the...
Shaping smiles
AFTER more than 40 years serving the Ararat community as a dental...
Class is in session
ARARAT College has welcomed new acting principal Jenette Penn, following...
Sport
Investigation into Tom Williamson dropped
The investigation into Tom Williamson’s alleged vilification in Ararat's second semi-final against the Southern...
24 September, 2025
Rats power to third straight premiership
Ararat are kings of the Wimmera Football Netball League again, following...
Rats aim to take home the cheese
Ararat will be aiming for their third straight premiership win when they...
Batchelor creates history
Ararat Rats’ reserves midfielder Alan Batchelor created history, winning...