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Ararat SES volunteers joined SES unit controller Dylan West and MP Martha Haylett (centre) in recognition of the local units 60 years of service to the local community.

Ararat SES recognised for 60 years of service

THE Victoria State Emergency Service unit in Ararat was recognised by the Victorian Government this week for 60 years of service to the local community. Member for Ripon Martha

24 April, 2026

Pyrenees Shire Councillor Tanya Kehoe, Pyrenees Deputy Mayor Rebecca Wardlaw, Member for Ripon Martha Haylett and Ararat Mayor Bob Sanders met at the intersection on Thursday to discuss its future upgrade.

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Final act, Minister tours Ararat Hospital

Tim Drylie will be running for the Greens in Ripon at November’s election.

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Greens unveil their man for Ripon

Eureka MP Michaela Settle was sworn in as the new Agriculture and Regional Development Minister this week by Governor Margaret Gardner. Photo AAP.

Ararat News

Former Ararat girl moves to agriculture’s top job

Work has commenced planning and delivering upgrades to a number of level crossings in the district.

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Crossing upgrades commence

Acting Senior Sergeant Shaun Allen said police launched a massive campaign on the Western Highway last weekend resulting in over 100 fines.

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110 offences detected as police conclude Gather Round road blitz

Jan Angus, Brad Hunt and Carol Crawford were busy selling Anzac Day merchandise outside Woolworths this week. Photo by Craig Wilson.

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Anzac appeal gains ground

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THE ARARAT ADVOCATE - OUT TODAY

Residents are encouraged to adopt a cat at today's adoption day at the Ararat Pound.

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Pet adoption day kicks off

Morrie and Gwenda Allgood join Gregory Head and Ivan Rosengreen to unveil the first of the Green Hill Lake’s historical plaques.

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General News

Ararat SES recognised for 60 years of service

Funding fix for killer crossroad

Infrastructure projects underway across the region

Liberals commit to Ararat Police

Final act, Minister tours Ararat Hospital

Greens unveil their man for Ripon

Former Ararat girl moves to agriculture’s top job

Crossing upgrades commence

110 offences detected as police conclude Gather Round road blitz

Anzac appeal gains ground

THE ARARAT ADVOCATE - OUT TODAY

Pet adoption day kicks off

Historic plaque unveiled at Green Hill Lake

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