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NGV Kids on Tour Comes to Ararat Gallery TAMA

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Community Emergency Management Planning Workshops Confirmed for February and March

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Dedicated Ararat Rural City Community Recovery Helpline Activated for Fire-Affected Residents

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Ararat Rural City Producers to Feature at Forage and Feast Festival

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State Funding Propels Creation of New Local Youth Events Committee

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Being a Responsible Pet Owner This Summer

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Check Out Council’s 2025 Summer School Holiday Program

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Council Façade Grants Continue to Support Local Businesses

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Ararat Pony Club to Receive New Year-Round Sports Facility

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Residents Urged to Prepare Properties for Upcoming Bushfire Season

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Ararat Continues to Break Ground on Affordable Housing

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How Council’s Bushfire Consultant Initiative Benefits Pomonal Residents

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Ministerial Visit Marks Official Opening of Ararat Bowls Club’s New Lighting

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Who’s Your Local Legend? Nominations for Australia Day Awards Open Now

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Two Key Road Infrastructure Projects Set to Break Ground in First Week of 2025

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