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Tuesday, 9 April 2024
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Volleyball Horsham nears return to action after school holiday break
VolleyBall Horsham's domestic competition returns on Monday, April 15. Picture by Shutterstock
David Berry
Hundreds of cyclists cross finish line after 520-kilometre ride to region
Jessica Howard
Riders cross the finish line of the 2024 Murray to Moyne event. Picture by Anthony Brady
Sustainable Community Grant Funds are open across Ararat community
Sustainable grants 2024 open across Ararat, Northern Grampians, and the Pyrenees. File picture
Staff Reporter
Remembering Tom Burdett: Vale Tom Burdett Pace at Horsham Harness Racing
Tony Logan
Finish of the $7000 Stawell Gift Hall Of Fame Pace on Good Friday was a real family affair" with Peter Manning-trained Time To Torque winning with Kerryn Manning on the reins. Picture by Claire Weston Photography
Wake up at Karl's - brekky show's Karl Stefanovic lists Noosa villa for rent
Jade Lazarevic
Today show host Karl Stefanovic is renting his Noosa holiday house out at a cost of $1000 per night. Picture supplied/Instagram
Small businesses in the spotlight at Ararat, with free information sessions
Staf Reporter
The Small Business Bus. Picture supplied
A cinematic look at farmers lives and mental health in Tatyoon
Australian actor Robert Taylor and filmmaker Leila McDougall on set at Tatyoon near Ararat during the making of Just a Farmer. Picture supplied.
Sheryl Lowe
'She's lying': texts reveal Seven producer's commentary on Lehrmann rape trial
Tim Piccione
Text messages from former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach about the Bruce Lehrmann criminal trial. Pictures APP, supplied
Roadworks on track with significant federal funding injection of funds
Stage 1 of the Mount William Road Upgrade project has been funded 2024. Picture supplied
Staff Reporter
Exciting Free Autumn School Holiday Fun adventures at Ararat and Pomonal
Sheryl Lowe
Exciting Free Autumn School Holiday Fun adventures at Ararat and Pomonal
Ararat's Good Friday Appeal raised valuable funds for children's hospital
Sheryl Lowe
Prue Cosgriff, Cart Forshaw and Reverend Adriaan Siersema, Deacon of the Anglican Church, organised the CFA Children's Hospital Appeal Concert. Picture by Sheryl Lowe
Ararat family-owned business EW Bulte changes hands after 112 years
Sheryl Lowe
The retiring owner of EW Bulte congratulates new owner Mr Niles Patel, on his purchase of the family business. Picture by Sheryl Lowe
Ararat's Jamie Lee Burton joins Victorian Country Diversity All-Stars squad
Ararat's Jamie Lee Burton is part of the Victorian Country Diversity All Stars squad. Picture supplied
Ben Fraser
My Patch
Great Western Rodeo draws enthusiastic crowd for family-friendly fun
Ben Fraser
The bull riding attracted a strong crowd at this year's Great Western Rodeo.
Concrete pour for new WAMA facility on the edge of the Grampian's
First pour at the WAMA site in Halls Gap. Picture by Angela Turrell.
Sheryl Lowe
April Fools' Day deluge: heavy rain, lightning delayed Stawell Gift finals
Ben Fraser
More than 33mm fell on Monday, April 1, including 16.2mm from 1.30-4.30pm, leaving everyone except essential Stawell Gift staff and competitors to find shelter. Picture by Ben Fraser
Wimmera and Grampians gives $398,162 to record Good Friday Appeal
John Hall
The Good Friday Appeal raised $23,368,724 in 2024 for the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, once again breaking its record set the previous year. Picture supplied
'Act now' advice as 3G shutdown nears
Emily Anderson
Telstra customers can now send a free text to receive information about whether they are affected by the closure of 3G in June 2024. Picture supplied
'You have to get rid of her': adopted child discovers stark family truth
Emily Anderson
Bianca Welsh (left) meeting her adoptive parents John and Susie Chellis for the first time. Picture supplied

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