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ARARAT Early Learning Centre welcomed back its children on Monday morning, avoiding what could have been a “catastrophic” community exposure

IT was Aimee Harrison’s worst nightmare - she had become Ararat’s latest COVID-19 case.

SMILING students and their adaptive teachers have celebrated a staggered return to the classroom.

LOCAL wines were put under the microscope last week at Montara Wines during the Western Victoria Wine Challenge’s two days of judging.

HAIRDRESSERS have been working day and night to catch-up missed lockdown bookings, testing the limits for many already at capacity.

AN Ararat counsellor has been the latest mental health professional to close her books, leaving dozens to fend for themselves.

A REDUCTION in hire costs of the Ararat Town Hall may not be enough to entice Ararat’s musical comedy society back to town.

ARARAT’S young adults have turned out in force to get vaccinated, following the expansion of Pfizer eligibility last Wednesday to all Victor

ARARAT business owners are mentally exhausted and hurting financially as they endure a fifth lockdown in 18 months.

BARKLY Street businesses are being traumatised by a murder of crows causing significant destruction to cars, windows and signage.

ARARAT’S two dance schools are completing their ballet and tap exams these school holidays.

A NIGHT at the cinema is fast becoming a night on the couch according to local teens.

TOURISM and hospitality businesses need an influx of tourists these school holidays to bounce back from Victoria’s fourth lockdown.

MEN have been reminded to check in on their own health, as well as looking out for their mates, this Men’s Health Week.

DINING tables were swamped by schoolbooks and laptops this week as families quickly reverted to a remote learning setting.

RAY White Ararat’s Adam Walker has been recognised as an Alan White Elite Performer for a second year by the company.

ARARAT Physiotherapy and Health staff are donning their walking shoes this month for the May 50k fundraiser.

RESILIENT Ararat cluster schools will collaborate on a creative art project in the coming months funded by the state government.

ARARAT College has announced that former drama teacher, Bryan Kennedy, is returning to the school 18 years after he departed to direct their

ARARAT Car Club will take the next step in expansion thanks to a government grant for safety upgrades at One Tree Hill.