The Ararat Advocate

19/09/2026

ARARAT’S Centenary Dog Park was officially opened last week, giving local dogs a new space to run, play and socialise. The project was funded through the Victorian Government’s New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program, providing the community with a purpose-built space for dogs and their owners.

19/09/2026

It was going to take an awesome team to beat the might of Ararat, and that was Nhill. Congratulations to Nhill on its first flag since 1981. Well done to the Rats for being in the position they were today. Not many teams can win three in a row in the modern day. You can be proud of what you have achieved. Nhill 19.9 (123) def Ararat to 12.9 (81).

19/09/2026

At 3/4 time, Nhill lead 12.6 (78) to 9.7 (61).

19/09/2026

With the breeze, Nhill hit back, and got within a goal. Goals to Hugh Toner and Ben Taylor steadied the Rats but late goals to Nhill sees Nhill lead by 5 points at half-time

19/09/2026

Rats on the way to a four-peat. Griffin, Belcher, Kettle, Mills and Robinson all on the scoreboard as the Rats lead 5.5 (35) to 1.1 (7) at quarter-time.

19/09/2026

19/09/2026

Congratulations Rats reserves. 17.6 (108) to 6.11 (47)

19/09/2026

Cody Lindsay is nice and relaxed ahead of a big ruck battle against Daniel Batson.

19/09/2026

3/4 time the Rats reserves are leading by 24 points

19/09/2026

LOCAL media outlets including the Pyrenees Advocate, Ararat Advocate and Stawell Times-News are becoming increasingly frustrated over the lack of access to One Nation candidate for Ripon, Donna Buxton.Ms Buxton – a speech pathologist from Gippsland - was announced as the One Nation candidate three weeks ago, but repeated attempts to speak with her have failed.

LOCAL media outlets including the Pyrenees Advocate, Ararat Advocate and Stawell Times-News are becoming increasingly frustrated over the lack of access to One Nation candidate for Ripon, Donna Buxton. Ms Buxton – a speech pathologist from Gippsland - was announced as the One Nation candidate...