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General News

Ararat and Stawell insurance broker David Hosking is finding more and more clients struggle to find insurance.

Technically covered, but practically uninsured

Residents and business owners in parts of our region are facing an insurance crisis, with premiums skyrocketing in the wake of repeated natural disasters and growing climate risks.

14 April, 2025

Lake Bolac Students dig into blueberry waffles at Breakfast Club.

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More than just breakfast

‘The Town Criers’; Damian Callinan and Kirsten Diprose, along with local organisers, Rosie Nater and Heather Fleming, were pleased to meet Blazeaid founder, Kevin Butler.

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Town Criers visit

Geoff Penna is one of the few remaining Justice’s of the Peace in the region.

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JPs providing a valuable service

Mayor Jo Armstrong and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett check out the location of Ararat’s proposed new dog park in Centenary Park.

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Dog park gets state funding

Gorrin Village’s Barb Jardine along with auxiliary members Helen Boling, Joy Wheeler and Nola Pugh enjoy the newly installed shaded area at Gorrin Village.

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New shade for village residents

The Rotary Orchid Glasshouse will be removed after a vote by council. The historic McCulloch fountain will be clearly visible in the gardens once the glasshouse is removed.

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Council agrees to dismantle orchid glasshouse

Ararat Lions were part of last year’s Volunteers Expo. Photo by Craig Wilson.

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Get Involved: Volunteer Expo returns next month

Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King joined Wannon candidate Fiona MacKenzie and Ripon MP Martha Haylett in Buangor to announce a major upgrade of six level crossings in Ararat Rural City.

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Rail crossing upgrade to improve safety motorists and passengers.

Mark McLean and Deb Nitchke from Wimmera Catchment Management Authority sample local waterways.

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Cutting-edge technology aids research

Headspace promise – Head of Psychology at Federation University Dr Megan Jenkins, Mayor Jo Armstrong, EGHS Director of Community Services Sarah Woodburn, EGHS CEO Nick Bush, Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley, Wannon MP Dan Tehan and One Red Tree Directors Tammie Meehan and Carly McKinnis at last week’s announcement.

Mental health promise

Bruno Andrade bids farewell to Ararat City Band.

Passing the baton

Local driving instructor Peter Bowen hopes that if the P Plate age drops that stringent measures will be put in place to ensure safety on our roads.

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Calls grow to drop P-Plate age

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