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A new Street Library has found a home in Ararat thanks to a generous effort by the volunteers at Ararat Men's Shed.The c...
03/06/2026

A new Street Library has found a home in Ararat thanks to a generous effort by the volunteers at Ararat Men's Shed.

The community-minded group recently partnered with Ararat Neighbourhood House to build and install a brand-new library after the previous structure reached the end of its useful life.

Rather than simply replacing it, the Men's Shed team crafted a solid timber Street Library from scratch, giving it a fresh coat of white paint before personally delivering and installing it on site.

Ararat Neighbourhood House said it was incredibly grateful for the support, describing the new addition as a wonderful asset for the community.

The organisation thanked everyone involved in the project and said it was looking forward to seeing local residents make use of the new library in the months and years ahead.

For Ararat Men's Shed, it was a chance to put craftsmanship into action. For Ararat Neighbourhood House, it solved a practical need. And for local book lovers, it means a fresh new place to discover their next read.

A pretty heartbreaking sight just south of Ararat, with almost nothing now left of the old Jacksons Creek school buildin...
15/05/2026

A pretty heartbreaking sight just south of Ararat, with almost nothing now left of the old Jacksons Creek school building near Langi Logan, except a chimney standing alone among the rubble and rusted iron.

The old building had been used as a hay shed for years, sitting quietly as generations drove past remembering what it once was. But after years of neglect, and eventually fire, the old place has finally collapsed into history.

For some, it was an old school. For others, it was part of their childhood, their district, and their memories. The sort of little rural building you assume will always be there, until one day it suddenly isn’t.

It’s sad how many old country schools are slowly disappearing. Once they’re gone, all that’s left are photos, stories, and a few locals pointing at an empty patch of ground saying “that used to be something special.”

The Labor Member for Ripon, Martha Haylett, marked Ramadan tonight for an Iftar dinner with her friends at the Islamic C...
07/03/2026

The Labor Member for Ripon, Martha Haylett, marked Ramadan tonight for an Iftar dinner with her friends at the Islamic Centre of Ararat. 🕌

The local MP joined Muslims and members of the Ararat Islamic Welfare Association for the occasion to break the fast during the holy month. 🪬

Weekend windback to September 2022, when First Constable Williams and Constable Cirak paid future Constable Harry a surp...
03/01/2026

Weekend windback to September 2022, when First Constable Williams and Constable Cirak paid future Constable Harry a surprise visit to wish him a very happy 5th birthday! 🎂

“He absolutely adores Police, and he often requests to pop into the local station to just say 'hi' or drop off some sweet treats to the hardworking Police men and women,” revealed Harry's mum, Sarah.

Weekend windback to this photo, taken by Thomas Schmid in February 2024, shows the intensity of operations at Ararat Air...
27/12/2025

Weekend windback to this photo, taken by Thomas Schmid in February 2024, shows the intensity of operations at Ararat Airfield during a major fire response.

Helicopters were operating continuously from the airfield, supported by a steady stream of tanker trucks refuelling them throughout the day.

The Grampians Soaring Club played an important support role, opening their clubhouse and providing refreshments, so crews could rest, cool down or warm up between sorties.

At the time, access to the airfield was restricted to emergency vehicles only. The open gates were for operational traffic, not public entry, and it was important that firefighters and refuelling trucks could work without interruption.

A stark snapshot of a demanding weekend and the coordinated effort required behind the scenes.

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