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Sep 11, 20202 min read

Student wellbeing top priority

ARARAT’S two colleges have a unified message for students returning to the classroom again in term four.

Sep 11, 20202 min read

Crucial time for face-to-face teaching

STUDENTS have rejoiced the long-awaited news that they will be heading back to the classroom after the upcoming school holidays.

Sep 11, 20202 min read

‘Ludicrous’ roadmap detrimental to beauty industry

SKINCO Beauty owner Sarah Holland reached boiling point on Sunday, having kept her cool since March.

Sep 4, 20202 min read

Office to home, city to country

WORKING from home has given Ararat’s newest residents the ability to ditch their city lifestyle for a more affordable country option.

Aug 28, 20202 min read

Theatre restaurant won't be served

ARARAT Theatre Company has cancelled its end-of-year theatre restaurant in the latest blow to the performing arts.

Aug 7, 20202 min read

Students to fill staffing gap at AME

AME Systems will hire around 20 students from Ararat’s two secondary schools to fill an employment gap during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 7, 20202 min read

Drama departments pivot

DRAMA students at Ararat’s two high schools will pivot their performance delivery this year.

Jul 31, 20202 min read

College reconnects with past students to lift aspirations

ARARAT College is seeking interest from past students to join their new alumni database, designed to increase aspiration levels.

Jul 17, 20202 min read

Health service prepared for positive tests

EAST Grampians Health Service has implemented new changes and says if someone is to test positive for COVID-19 and needs care, they...

Jul 10, 20202 min read

Ararat sweets Queen

CHLOE Brasser is the 14-year-old locals call on when they’re in need of a sugary treat.

Jul 10, 20202 min read

Unique chemical promotes peppery Shiraz

Three local wineries are joining forces to showcase the unique peppery flavour of the region’s Shiraz.

Jun 26, 20202 min read

College appoints first female principal

Ararat College has appointed its first substantive female principal, announcing that Ellie McDougall will lead the school.

Jun 19, 20202 min read

Ararat welcomes first refugee family

The Rural Australians for Refugees Grampians/Gariwerd chapter has welcomed Ararat’s first refugee family to town.

Jun 12, 20202 min read

Book explores Aradale’s rise to global recognition

A new book will explore why Aradale has become known globally as ‘Australia’s most haunted building.’

Jun 12, 20202 min read

Shaving for a cause

Students at Ararat 800 Primary School have taken isolation haircuts to a new level, shaving their heads to support Kids Helpline.

Jun 5, 20202 min read

Tearful return to Patricia Hinchey Centre

Mr Bailey was delighted to return on Monday thanks to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, and he wasn’t the only one with a smile.

May 22, 20202 min read

Catholic Parish hires fine dining chef

Ararat’s Catholic Parish has made the unusual step to hire a chef and acquire a takeaway license.

May 22, 20202 min read

Willaura Church rises to the heavens

Willaura’s St Patrick's Catholic Church is in the midst of a major renovation to secure its longevity.

May 15, 20202 min read

The Warner Family settles in at Green Eggs

Great Western’s Green Eggs has had a change of ownership early this year after Alan and Shelley Green sold their 21-year-old business.

May 8, 20203 min read

Jacob Gibson’s journey from Marian College to Billy Elliot, now jobless

acob Gibson spent hours in the Marian College drama hall as a teenager, discovering his love for stage management and the magic of a live pe

May 8, 20203 min read

Geoff Sawyer retires from a career dedicated to students

Ararat College Principal Geoff Sawyer has retired, leaving behind a legacy and influence on hundreds of students over his 36 years in govern

May 1, 20202 min read

New Powercor technology to prevent fires approved

Technology installed by Powercor to help prevent bushfires in the Ararat district has passed its final test and been approved.

May 1, 20203 min read

Stress, sleepless nights and calls for compassion from travel agent

She says the last three months have been “trying” as she works unpaid to cancel, reschedule and return travellers.

May 1, 20202 min read

ANZAC plan B at Ararat Primary

Ararat 800 Primary School’s annual floral tribute at the Cenotaph for ANZAC Day was unable to take place this year for the first time.