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Lake with kayakers and campers around its banks underneath a bright blue summer sky

Council Addresses Community Concerns Around Green Hill Lake Reserve

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2024 Residential Bin Survey: Four-Bin System Proves Effective

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Ararat Jobs & Technology Precinct to Host Online Business Workshop

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A minibus with a purple wrap and the slogan 'This Bus Means Business'

Small Business Bus Accelerates Visit to Pomonal and Ararat

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Longshot of a regional road with a bridge

McCrows Road Bridge Upgrade Moves Forward

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Longshot of new bitumen road in a regional area

Willaura Kerb and Channel Works Complete

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Several people in an outdoor pool in the sunshine with pool toys

Making a Splash: Ararat’s Outdoor Pools a Summer Hotspot

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A young puppy wearing a mortarboard

Canine Carer: Hunny Graduates Therapy Dog Training

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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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