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26/09/2025

Ararat coppers are asking for a hand to find Alfred, an Ararat bloke who has gone missing.

The 68-year-old was last seen about 11am on September 13 in Ararat, and he hasn’t been heard from since. Family and police are worried sick – this just isn’t like him.

Alfred’s about 182cm tall, grey beard, hazel/blue eyes. Last seen rocking crème shorts and a tee, and he’s believed to be cruising around in a white Subaru sedan G-5X, plates 2DD-4LP.

They’ve put out a photo hoping someone recognises him. If you spot Alfred or know where he is, give Ararat Police a buzz. Sad and mysterious one, this – let’s hope he turns up safe soon!

10/09/2025

Back on November 14th, 1981, the Australian Railway Historical Society ran a special from Maryborough to Ararat, hauled by K190! 🚂

Now 44 years ago, Mark Bau’s photo captures the moment the loco arrived at Ararat – a fleeting return of steam to the line! 🚉

A reminder of how heritage trips kept the region’s rail history alive, long after steam’s regular days had passed! ☺️

08/06/2025

A Telstra phone box outside the Reject Shop in Barkly Street, Ararat, was either smashed into by a car or vandalised on Friday night – who knows? Police are investigating, but at this point, it’s anyone’s guess! 📞

There’s been a bit of a mishap outside the Reject Shop in Barkly Street overnight.
Police are investigating.
More in Friday’s Ararat Advocate.

07/06/2025

Some cracking aerial shots of the old Aradale Mental Hospital – known before that as the Ararat Lunatic Asylum – a place that once locked away the insane, feeble-minded, and mentally defective! 🤪

Wild how far we’ve come, as those terms are no longer used. Thanks to Cameron Velinos for snapping these hauntingly beautiful pics from above. Eerie, grim, and fascinating all at once! 📷

18/04/2025

The Good Friday Appeal’s is rolling in Ararat, with a bunch of local legends hitting the streets to rattle tins for the Royal Children’s Hospital. Keep an eye out and chuck in what you can – every bit helps the little tackers! 🪙

The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal is about to kick off in Ararat with a dedicated team of collectors about to hit the streets.
If you hear a fire truck siren, you’ll know the collectors are near your place.
Please, come out and make a donation to this great cause.

22/03/2025

Every so often, you meet someone who quietly goes above and beyond without seeking the spotlight, and Steve from Ararat is one of those gems! 🌟

Steve is behind the scenes at BlazeAid, working long hours to keep the camp running smoothly. His attention to detail and dedication, from the toolshed to the camping grounds, make everything run like clockwork! 👏🏼

11/03/2025

Ararat's SES volunteers took part in a Road Crash Rescue training session tonight! 💪