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Expressions of Interest Now Open for Young People to Join New Events Group YEAH Crew

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A rural road with a windfarm in the background, and the logos for three councils

2025 Ararat Wind Farm Sustainable Community Grants Program Extended

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A small black puppy lapping water from a bowl and looking up at the camera in an extremely cute fashion

Reminder: Annual Pet Registrations Due

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Ararat Rural City Volunteer Expo Showcases Local Opportunities

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Toddler child wearing a mask made of gum leaves, gumnuts and other bits of nature

Sunny Smiles at Nature Play Day

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Delivering for the Community: Council’s 2025/2026 Draft Budget Focuses on Key Projects and Services

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Council Seeks Community Feedback on Financial Plan 2025-2035 and Revenue & Rating Plan 2025-2029

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A caramel-coloured kelpie dog lying on the ground at a playground. She is wearing Easter bunny ears on her head.

Ararat Rural City This Easter: Events, Hours, and More

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Council Partners With Pharmacycle To Support New Recycling Initiative

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A group of people cooking sausages on an outdoor BBQ, underneath a bright blue and yellow marquee. People are living up to buy a sausage

Apply Now: Council’s Community Grants Supporting Local Groups

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An outdoor pool with people playing and swimming, other sitting on lounge chairs, on a very sunny day

Ararat Outdoor Pool Season Wraps Up After Successful Summer

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Logo for 'Take Another Breath' with little pictures of bread, wine, and other produce

New Pomonal Food, Wine & Music Event Aims to Draw Visitors to the Region Post-Bushfires

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Two children sitting on the ground with easter egg baskets and sweets

2025 Easter School Holidays Program Released

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A small spaniel dog resting its paws on a bright blue piece of play equipment

Ararat Rural City Council Secures Funding for New Dog Park in Ararat

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Eight young people standing under a wide leafy tree on a sunny day and smiling at the camera

Local and Fed Uni Students Tour Ararat’s Early Years Services

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