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Engines fall silent
The King of the Hill has been running since 2008 at One Tree Hill.
Oct 22, 20202 min read
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A home for young performers
ARARAT’S youngest performers will now have a youth-focused theatre company to call home.
Oct 22, 20202 min read
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Primary students are back
ARARAT’S youngest students dusted off their school uniforms on Tuesday and headed back to the classroom.
Oct 8, 20202 min read
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10-months of Telstra hell
ARARAT resident Ann Bibby has finally reached the end of a nightmare 10-month battle with Telstra that was supposed to be a quick transition
Oct 2, 20203 min read
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Jill’s art returns home
ARTIST Jill Richardson may be labelled a Dobie local, but her heart still lies back home in Outback Queensland.
Oct 2, 20203 min read
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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
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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
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‘Ludicrous’ roadmap detrimental to beauty industry
SKINCO Beauty owner Sarah Holland reached boiling point on Sunday, having kept her cool since March.
Sep 11, 20202 min read
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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.
Sep 4, 20202 min read
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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 28, 20202 min read
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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
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Drama departments pivot
DRAMA students at Ararat’s two high schools will pivot their performance delivery this year.
Aug 7, 20202 min read
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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 31, 20202 min read
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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 17, 20202 min read
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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
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Unique chemical promotes peppery Shiraz
Three local wineries are joining forces to showcase the unique peppery flavour of the region’s Shiraz.
Jul 10, 20202 min read
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College appoints first female principal
Ararat College has appointed its first substantive female principal, announcing that Ellie McDougall will lead the school.
Jun 26, 20202 min read
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Ararat welcomes first refugee family
The Rural Australians for Refugees Grampians/Gariwerd chapter has welcomed Ararat’s first refugee family to town.
Jun 19, 20202 min read
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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
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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 12, 20202 min read
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