Jan 282 minSchools equipped with COVID arsenal SCHOOLS will return next week equipped with new COVID-19 practices to help avoid more school closures in 2022.
Jan 202 minExpanding reach of library servicesMINISTER for Local Government Shaun Leane joined Ararat Rural City Council on Wednesday to unveil upgraded services at the Ararat Regional L
Jan 62 minParks pleased with holiday tradeCARAVAN park owners have been pleased with bookings over the Christmas and New Year period as people regain confidence in travel.
Dec 16, 20213 minNana Ange bids farewellMAROONA Primary School teacher, Angela Reynolds, has said her goodbyes to a school she loves with every inch of her heart.
Dec 9, 20214 minFinal bell for Tech School stalwart’s careerSUE Canty has mustered the courage to use the word ‘retirement,’ bringing an inspiring 45-year teaching career to an end.
Dec 9, 20214 minArt teacher retires from colourful career SHERYL Lugg has spent most of her life at Ararat College, from student to art teacher, she has called the school home.
Dec 2, 20212 minMoyston website unites communityA NEW website has been unveiled to further connect Moyston residents, new and old.
Nov 11, 20212 minCelebrating 10 years of danceARARAT Dance Centre is returning to the Ararat Town Hall with a bang next weekend, staging its 10th Annual Concert and a special gala perfor
Nov 7, 20212 minPilot program explores Indigenous culture ARARAT North Primary School has launched a unique pilot program to introduce its junior school to Indigenous language and culture.
Oct 21, 20212 minOvercoming COVID -19 sickness and guiltIT was Aimee Harrison’s worst nightmare - she had become Ararat’s latest COVID-19 case.
Oct 21, 20212 minClose call for childcare centreARARAT Early Learning Centre welcomed back its children on Monday morning, avoiding what could have been a “catastrophic” community exposure
Oct 14, 20212 minStaggered return for studentsSMILING students and their adaptive teachers have celebrated a staggered return to the classroom.
Sep 30, 20212 minWines put to the taste LOCAL wines were put under the microscope last week at Montara Wines during the Western Victoria Wine Challenge’s two days of judging.
Sep 16, 20212 minLong days to get Ararat looking sharpHAIRDRESSERS have been working day and night to catch-up missed lockdown bookings, testing the limits for many already at capacity.
Sep 9, 20212 minArarat needs mental health professionalsAN Ararat counsellor has been the latest mental health professional to close her books, leaving dozens to fend for themselves.
Sep 2, 20213 minTown Hall fees cut for community groupsA REDUCTION in hire costs of the Ararat Town Hall may not be enough to entice Ararat’s musical comedy society back to town.
Sep 2, 20212 minPfizer eligibility expands: “Just do it”ARARAT’S young adults have turned out in force to get vaccinated, following the expansion of Pfizer eligibility last Wednesday to all Victor
Jul 22, 20212 minFatigued businesses push onARARAT business owners are mentally exhausted and hurting financially as they endure a fifth lockdown in 18 months.
Jul 2, 20212 minMurder of crows turn on businessesBARKLY Street businesses are being traumatised by a murder of crows causing significant destruction to cars, windows and signage.
Jul 2, 20212 minStudios navigate dance examsARARAT’S two dance schools are completing their ballet and tap exams these school holidays.