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A large foam mascot of a bucket and a group of smiling people unveiling a public drinking fountain

Elmhurst Celebrates Fully Treated Drinking Water Connection

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Man with white beard and Rotary Club uniform smiling into camera

Applications for Council’s Community Grants Program Close Soon

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Sun shining on a freshly laid bitumen footpath on an urban street

Barkly Street and Queen Street Footpath Upgrade Works Complete

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Group of people smiling and holding framed awards

2025 Ararat Rural City Australia Day Award Recipients Announced

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A young family enjoying a walk at Alexandra Gardens in Ararat

Shaping Ararat's Future: 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey

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A large grassy field with a long, straight trench dug into it.

Tatyoon Recreation Reserve Upgrade Reaches Final Stages

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Two women standing in a bridal shop

Council Kicks Off 2025 With Financial Support for New Businesses

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A historic stone building with a large tree in the foreground.

Funding Secured for Repairs to Historic Buangor Cobb & Co Stables

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The Ararat Library building, with its distinctive brick and glass facade.

Ararat Library Upgrade Works to Commence Soon

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Men playing a game of Australian rules football on a grassy field, with a building and trees in the background.

Local Organisations Encouraged to Apply for Council’s Community Grants Program

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Four people stand together outdoors in front of a small pond, with trees and mountains in the background.

Minister for Small Business Visits Bushfire-Affected Businesses in Pomonal

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Backstrap Weaving Workshop

Ararat Gallery TAMA to Host Backstrap Band Weaving Workshop

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Young boy on a scooter with helmet on riding across a skate park bowl

Skate Park Leagues Competition Ready to Roll into Ararat

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Four people standing together and smiling in front of a regional bar and bistro building

Pomonal Declared Re-Open for Summer Business

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A long shot of a green parkland space with people sitting on picnic chairs and a man playing guitar

Celebrate Australia Day 2025 at Party in the Park

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