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Blizzard aims to qualify for second Winter Olympics
Ararat’s Sarah Blizzard will put her best foot forward in November as she aims to qualify for her second Winter Olympics, held at Milano Cortina in February.
22 August, 2025
General News
MDHS celebrates aged care employees
MARYBOROUGH District Health Service celebrated its staff at the Avoca Nursing Home and Hostel last week as part of...
20 August, 2025
RYLA – an experience for future leaders
ROTARY International’s RYLA leadership program continues to...
Local News
Community takes ownership of catering van
A new community catering caravan has arrived in the district to...
Marnoo CWA serves lunch to support local charities
MARNOO Country Women’s Association (CWA) held their second luncheon of...
Council & Politics
Farmer’s windfarm warning
ROKEWOOD woolgrower Russell Coad spoke out at a National Party community outreach event in Beaufort last week with an...
19 August, 2025
New cabins bring visitation to Beaufort
THE first stage of the redevelopment of Beaufort Lake Caravan Park...
Government funds worker housing
ARARAT’s worker housing shortage is about to get some welcome relief...
Concern grows over rooming house
A petition is circulating around the Avoca community calling for...
Rural & Agriculture
Are You Frog Friendly?
A free presentation entitled “Frogs of the Region” was recently hosted by the Beyond Bolac Catchment Action Group at...
23 July, 2025
Local News
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
Local News
Tender awarded: East Grampians Rural Pipeline stage two to begin late 2024
Mitchell Water Wins Tender for East Grampians Pipeline Stage Two
Local News
New VNI powerline map unveiled
Controversial new power line plans to be tested at community meetings...
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Artisan showcase
LOVERS of local arts and crafts are being called to mark their calendars for a weekend of creativity.
23 July, 2025
Sip and support the Grampians
ONE of Australia’s longest-running food and wine festivals, Grampians...
Local News
Flood, fire and flying insects: Essential property protection for Stawell homes
Be prepared for floods, fires, flying insects and more.
Local News
Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs
This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.
Our People
Forging a new path in the male-dominated world of welding
STAWELL Gold Mine employee Bonnie Steer isn’t intimidated by the fact that welding is still a male-dominated industry.
19 August, 2025
Taking beanies to the next level
SEVERAL intricate and fun award-winning works of art by creative local...
Athol chalks up a ton
BELOVED Ararat resident Athol Graham joined an exclusive club last week,...
Matt represents the SES in annual stair climb
Ararat’s State Emergency Service (SES) will be represented in this...
Sport
Eagles and Hawks Set For Finals
Last Saturday, both the Ararat Eagles and Tatyoon Hawks had ten-goal wins over Hawkesdale Macarthur and Moyston...
22 August, 2025
Local News
Grasshoppers ready for finals assault
Navarre and Dunolly senior footballers will meet at CHS Broadbent Oval...
Avoca eye another premiership
The Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League finals...
Fresh Rats blow Saints away
Ararat has stormed out of the blocks following their bye, with a...