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Stawell Butter Farctory and Ice Company
THE Stawell News reported on February 3rd 1894 that a public meeting was held to listen to an address by the Government Dairy Expert on the possible establishment of a centralised
2 July, 2025
General News
Veeda recognised as a top gardener
MEMBERS of the local Ararat Gardening Club gathered for their Annual General Meeting recently, reflecting on a busy...
2 July, 2025
Arie revelling in opportunities at EGHS
EAST Grampians Health Service’s apprentice carpenter, Arie Cavanagh, is...
Optus tower takes shape
ARARAT’S new Optus mobile tower has appeared on the town’s skyline in...
Filipino Fiesta
THE Filipino community of Ararat came together at Ararat’s Catholic...
Council & Politics
New homes earmarked for Prestige site
ONE of the most significant sites in Ararat is set to be redeveloped under plans confirmed this week by Ararat Rural...
2 July, 2025
Extra drought support for Ararat
FARMERS in Ararat Rural City will have access to additional drought...
Local News
Early voting begins
Early voting is underway in ARARAT as voters decide who’ll represent us...
Alex Dyson’s Ararat campaign kicks off
In a sign the election is just around the corner, independent candidate...
Rural & Agriculture
Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers
Nearly 60 trucks are delivering more than 2000 bales.
7 November, 2024
Local News
Tender awarded: East Grampians Rural Pipeline stage two to begin late 2024
Mitchell Water Wins Tender for East Grampians Pipeline Stage Two
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Managing deceased estate clean-ups in inner city suburbs
This guide will help you manage a deceased estate clean-up.
21 February, 2025
Our People
Ararat comes together to celebrate Harmony Day
Ararat’s Harmony Day celebration exceeded all expectations last Saturday with over 200 people attending the event.
31 March, 2025
Women play leading role at local brigade
THE recent celebration of International Women’s Day was a perfect time...
Local News
Oncology Unit celebrates 20 year anniversary
Oncology unit celebrates 20th anniversary serving cancer patients
Local News
Ararat sculptor: blends whimsy with industrial for unique steampunk art
Ararat sculptor blends whimsy with industrial for steampunk art
Sport
Rats battle hard against the Saints
Ararat A-grade netballers put in a respectable performance against premiership favourites, Horsham Saints, losing by...
20 June, 2025
Rats blitz Saints to maintain perfect record
A two-week break didn’t deter Ararat as they put on a clinic to defeat...
Pumas pounce in season 2025
It has been ten years since Moyston Willaura C-Grade netballers have...
Pumas pounce on massive win
Moyston Willaura Pumas under-16 footballers enjoyed a comprehensive...