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Fay Hull accepts offer to join Ararat Rural City Council

22/05/2018 - 2:03pm
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Announcement, Council

Railway Station feedback sought

21/05/2018 - 9:26am
Train Station

Community, Major Projects

Submissions for draft Budget 2018/19, Council Plan 2017-2021 and Rating Strategy 2018 now open

11/05/2018 - 2:10pm
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Council

Darren Ford Resigns

09/05/2018 - 11:17am
Cr Darren Ford

Council

Volunteer Week 2018 celebrations

08/05/2018 - 8:11am
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Community

Pitch Music and Arts Community Grants

07/05/2018 - 11:05am
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Community

Water security for East Grampians farming communities

30/04/2018 - 4:17pm
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Announcement, Environment

Community support for arts precinct gathers pace

26/04/2018 - 10:02am
Community Support

Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Arts & Culture, Community, Council, Major Projects, Tourism & Events

Citizens’ Jury sits on Rating Strategy

23/04/2018 - 3:18pm
Citizens’ Jury

Council

Arts precinct taking shape

20/04/2018 - 2:45pm
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Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Ararat Regional Art Gallery

Council solar scheme to help pensioners go solar and cut power bills

20/04/2018 - 2:40pm
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Community, Council

Council meeting live stream available

13/04/2018 - 9:17am
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Council

Citizen’s jury to consider rating strategy options

12/04/2018 - 3:45pm

Community, Council

Council to host Microchipping and Amnesty Day

12/04/2018 - 3:07pm
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Community, Environment

Unique Anzac exhibition coming to Ararat

28/03/2018 - 11:06am
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Arts & Culture

$100,000 Skate Park Grant Successful

27/03/2018 - 4:49pm
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Major Projects

Permit to Burn applications open

20/03/2018 - 1:49pm
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Funding for Fountain Restoration Project

15/03/2018 - 8:56am
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Building & Planning

Men’s Shed taking shape

28/02/2018 - 1:55pm
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Doug Bollinger added to ACA Masters Ararat tour squad

15/02/2018 - 4:15pm
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Rossbridge gets the upgrade it deserves

15/02/2018 - 2:51pm
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Roads

Kerbside waste collection - Update

09/02/2018 - 12:15pm
waste

Safety around level crossings

08/02/2018 - 11:41am
PTV Murray Basin RAIL

Major Projects

Ararat textiles on show in Horsham

06/02/2018 - 8:33am
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Former Aussie cricket stars announced to play in Ararat

05/02/2018 - 1:55pm
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Tourism & Events

Construction underway on Tatyoon changerooms

05/02/2018 - 1:10pm
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Major Projects

Information session on Western Highway duplication between Buangor and Ararat

01/02/2018 - 3:31pm
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Major Projects, Roads

Kerbside waste collection to continue as normal

01/02/2018 - 2:27pm
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Environment

Ararat Arts Precinct Redevelopment progressing well

01/02/2018 - 12:05pm
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Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Major Projects

Australia Day 2018 Award Winners Announced

25/01/2018 - 1:23pm
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Community, Council

Past and present cricket stars set to hit Ararat in February

23/01/2018 - 5:17pm
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Community, Tourism & Events

Community Satisfaction Survey 2018 interviews to take place

23/01/2018 - 11:59am
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Community, Consultation, Council

Work continues on new bridge at Rossbridge

22/01/2018 - 2:21pm
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Major Projects, Roads

Parking meters back up and running in Barkly Street

15/01/2018 - 11:09am
Parking meters back up and running in Barkly Street

Business, Community, Council

A fun filled afternoon planned for Australia Day

09/01/2018 - 4:23pm
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Community, Council, Tourism & Events

Repair to damaged roads

09/01/2018 - 1:44pm
Road Damage

Council, Roads

Council welcomes duplication continuation

04/01/2018 - 5:12pm
western highway

Major Projects, Roads

Ararat Rural City Council to celebrate Australia Day

04/01/2018 - 8:31am
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Community, Council

Ararat Rural City Council Christmas Closure

20/12/2017 - 3:38pm
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Christmas, Council

Plans in motion as Ararat set to welcome Queen’s Baton Relay

19/12/2017 - 8:30am
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Tourism & Events

Arts Precinct Redevelopment passes halfway mark

18/12/2017 - 5:11pm
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Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Major Projects

Rating Strategy Advisory Group holds inaugural meeting

15/12/2017 - 8:23am
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Council

Australia Day Awards nominations open

12/12/2017 - 4:23pm
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Community, Council, Tourism & Events

Barkly Street road works

08/12/2017 - 1:52pm
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Announcement, Roads

Christmas in Ararat Rural City

07/12/2017 - 10:12am
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Christmas

Wet weather forces Cinema Pop Up cancellation

01/12/2017 - 12:04pm
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Announcement, Tourism & Events

Cinema Pop Up hits town

29/11/2017 - 11:54am
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Tourism & Events

Rating Strategy Advisory Group finalised

29/11/2017 - 11:48am
One Tree Hill

Community, Consultation, Council

New Councillor announced

29/11/2017 - 11:25am
Barkly St

Announcement, Council

Community to have say on Alexandra Precinct Upgrade

22/11/2017 - 3:55pm
IMG_0069

Community, Consultation, Council, Services

Property inspections ahead of fire season

16/11/2017 - 4:33pm
fire season

Community, Council, Emergency

Ararat Rural City Council to mark White Ribbon Day

10/11/2017 - 4:24pm
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Community, Council

Calls for volunteers to join Rating Strategy Advisory Group

02/11/2017 - 2:31pm
One Tree Hill

Community, Council, Services

Council offers support to Ararat West Primary School

02/11/2017 - 12:55pm
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Community, Council

Councillor Paul Hooper resigns

01/11/2017 - 2:26pm
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Announcement, Council

Ararat Wind Farm Sustainable Grants Program 2017 – Grants Awarded

30/10/2017 - 4:23pm
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Business, Community

Ararat businesses take home awards

30/10/2017 - 11:54am
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Business, Community, Council

Photo update: Ararat Arts Precinct redevelopment

27/10/2017 - 9:01am
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Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Major Projects

Ararat Rural City again says no to family violence

25/10/2017 - 9:40am
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Community, Council

Ararat Rural City Council makes commitment to join Welcoming Cities Network

19/10/2017 - 3:38pm
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Council

CEO and Municipal Monitor look to provide stability

12/10/2017 - 4:11pm

Council

Cinema Pop Up Ararat

05/10/2017 - 10:07am

Tourism & Events

Solar Saver

05/10/2017 - 10:01am

Environment

Ararat Seniors Festival Launch

03/10/2017 - 11:37am
Seniors tour

Community, Tourism & Events

Eight new bus shelters installed in Ararat

26/09/2017 - 5:27pm
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Building & Planning, Community

Ararat Rural City Council appoint Chief Executive Officer

26/09/2017 - 4:42pm
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Announcement, Council

Moyston-Dunkeld Road bridge to re-open

26/09/2017 - 12:05pm
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Building & Planning

Melbourne Cup to visit Ararat

19/09/2017 - 4:19pm
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Community, Tourism & Events

Depot to hold online auction of materials

15/09/2017 - 1:52pm
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Council

Bridge Replacement on Mortlake-Ararat Road, Rossbridge

15/09/2017 - 11:14am
rossbridge

Public Notices, Roads

Group working on Alexandra Oval development plans

13/09/2017 - 11:26am
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Building & Planning, Community, Services

Redeveloped Moyston Hall officially opened

08/09/2017 - 12:03pm
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Building & Planning, Community, Major Projects

Bookings open for Aradale 150 celebrations

06/09/2017 - 4:04pm
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Community, Tourism & Events

Youth share thoughts with Ministers

04/09/2017 - 8:25am
CentralHighlands Regional Assembly

Community, Consultation, Council

Ararat Active8 Festival to launch

29/08/2017 - 10:57am
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Community

Freight and Logistics Draft Strategy open to public

28/08/2017 - 4:37pm
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Building & Planning, Major Projects

Arts Precinct reaches next major milestone

28/08/2017 - 2:20pm
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Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Major Projects

Bridge load limit to be introduced

25/08/2017 - 4:12pm
load limit

Building & Planning, Public Notices, Roads

Budget and Rating update

24/08/2017 - 10:34am
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Community, Consultation, Council

Council adopts strategic direction for next four years

22/08/2017 - 11:15am
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Community, Council

Council endorse recommendations

18/08/2017 - 10:59am
One Tree Hill

Council

How do you see tourism and events in the Ararat Region?

11/08/2017 - 2:58pm
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Ararat to host Bioenergy Conference

08/08/2017 - 11:41am
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Business, Environment

Update on Draft Rating Strategy 2017, Draft Budget 2017/18 and Draft Council Plan 2017-2021

28/07/2017 - 4:59pm
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Council

Councils meet to discuss rail needs

24/07/2017 - 4:16pm
Ballarat Rail Action Committee - Workshop Photo

Council, Major Projects

Aradale to mark its 150th anniversary

24/07/2017 - 9:07am
Black and white Aradale

Community, Tourism & Events

Community invited to help shape plans for Ararat bypass

19/07/2017 - 12:06pm
bypass

Community, Consultation

Ararat Rural City Council supports Amendment to Western Highway Duplication

19/07/2017 - 10:20am
western highway

Building & Planning, Major Projects

Pomonal Hall wins two architecture awards

12/07/2017 - 9:34am
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Building & Planning, Community, Council

Ararat Rural City Council appoints Interim CEO

05/07/2017 - 2:46pm
Colleen White

Announcement, Council

Announcements for Ararat passenger and freight rail services

28/06/2017 - 12:04pm
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Announcement, Building & Planning, Services

Ararat Wind Farm switches on to full capacity

27/06/2017 - 3:38pm
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Announcement, Building & Planning, Environment

Ararat Abattoir set to expand in a win for local jobs

26/06/2017 - 2:29pm
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Announcement, Business

Mayor helps launch Business Awards

22/06/2017 - 8:47am
20170613 Paul Hooper Ron Eason and Tony Driscoll launch

Business, Community

Photos of the Ararat Arts Precinct redevelopment

21/06/2017 - 10:32am
Demolition Male Toilet

Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Building & Planning, Major Projects

Council to help pensioners go solar and cut power bills

16/06/2017 - 4:35pm
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Community, Council, Environment

Ararat Rural City Council CEO Statement

14/06/2017 - 5:10pm

Council

Further train services announced for Ararat

09/06/2017 - 2:03pm
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Announcement, Community, Council

Ratepayers address Council

07/06/2017 - 4:00pm
Council Meeting

Community, Consultation, Council

Dog and Cat registration audit

07/06/2017 - 1:53pm
catsanddogs

Community, Services

Robes to Riches Walk marks Ararat leg of tour

18/05/2017 - 4:08pm
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Arts & Culture

Kittens in need of loving home

18/05/2017 - 9:03am
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Council

Council funds Skate Park Upgrade

18/05/2017 - 8:49am
skatepark

Building & Planning, Community, Council, Major Projects

Leeloo’s new lease on life

16/05/2017 - 11:22am
Leeloo x4

Council

Million Dollar Run comes to Ararat

15/05/2017 - 2:13pm
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Community, Council

A timely reminder to check your balcony

15/05/2017 - 10:20am
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Building & Planning, Community, Council

My Emma performance at Ararat Regional Library

12/05/2017 - 2:06pm
Lise Rodgers

Ararat Regional Library

Community Drop In Barbecue Sessions

11/05/2017 - 3:37pm
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Community, Consultation, Council

Show of support for the arts in Ararat

11/05/2017 - 12:10pm
Paul and Dr Connellan

Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Major Projects

Ararat’s volunteers recognised by Council

10/05/2017 - 4:13pm
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Community, Council

Ratepayer information to be sent out

09/05/2017 - 12:42pm
draft rating

Community, Consultation, Council

New passenger rail services for Ararat

09/05/2017 - 11:44am
MayorWinTV

Announcement, Services

East Grampians Pipeline Feasibility Project

05/05/2017 - 11:32am
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Announcement, Building & Planning, Community, Consultation

Function to honour Ararat Rural City volunteers

04/05/2017 - 12:03pm
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Community, Council

Draft Council Plan, Rating Strategy and Budget discussion

03/05/2017 - 1:59pm
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Council

Ararat’s ‘cultural home’ revamp underway

28/04/2017 - 4:18pm
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Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Building & Planning, Major Projects

Construction tender and additional funding awarded for Arts Precinct redevelopment

13/04/2017 - 3:58pm
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Announcement, Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Major Projects

Dog attacks spike in municipality

12/04/2017 - 9:04am
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Grants for defibrillators open

11/04/2017 - 2:07pm
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Community

Community feedback wanted on Draft Rating Strategy 2017

05/04/2017 - 10:36am
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Consultation, Council

Jam packed School Holiday Program at Ararat Regional Library

04/04/2017 - 3:07pm
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Ararat Regional Library

What's On This Easter

03/04/2017 - 2:38pm
Easter Whats on 2017 tile

Tourism & Events

Elmhurst works underway

28/03/2017 - 10:20am
stump removal

Building & Planning, Council, Environment, Services

‘Stay in Play’ Climate Change Forum to help local clubs

09/03/2017 - 4:03pm
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Community, Consultation, Council

Plant Swap Day at Ararat Regional Library

08/03/2017 - 3:24pm
pot plant

Ararat Regional Library

OPEN 4 BUSINESS

07/03/2017 - 10:30am
Image open 4 business

Business, Community, Tourism & Events

Council on track to award Ararat Arts Precinct construction tender

06/03/2017 - 9:03am
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Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Building & Planning, Major Projects, Services

Ararat announced as Queen’s Baton host on route to 2018 Commonwealth Games

06/03/2017 - 8:45am
Brooke Hanson OAM with GC2018 Queen's Baton

Announcement, Community, Tourism & Events

Sport and Recreation Facility Study released

28/02/2017 - 9:25am
rebels

Community, Consultation

Bryant Road sealed works complete

24/02/2017 - 4:50pm
bryant road

Roads, Services

Support for funding application to upgrade Skate Park

22/02/2017 - 11:09am
Bill Waterston Skate Park

Community, Council, Services

Bulldogs looking for young Ararat leaders

20/02/2017 - 1:21pm
Western Bulldogs in Ararat

Announcement, Community, Council

Four year Council Plan in the works

17/02/2017 - 12:52pm
CouncilPlan

Council

Secure facility to be built next to Hopkins Correctional Centre

16/02/2017 - 1:29pm
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Announcement, Council

Arts branding review underway

15/02/2017 - 3:56pm
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Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Ararat Regional Art Gallery

Clean Up Australia Day hits Ararat

15/02/2017 - 3:51pm
CleanUpAusDay

Community, Council

Ararat Pound subsiding animal costs

08/02/2017 - 11:57am
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Services

Community Satisfaction Survey - Resident Interviews

01/02/2017 - 1:54pm
Survey

Consultation

Free Resume Writing Seminar

31/01/2017 - 11:48am
Resume writing

Ararat Regional Library

Australia Day Awards Announced

26/01/2017 - 1:00pm
Australia Day 2017

Arts precinct makes way for redevelopment

23/01/2017 - 4:55pm
Arts Precinct redevelopment

Ararat Performing Arts Centre, Ararat Regional Art Gallery

Australia Day celebrations in Ararat

20/01/2017 - 2:42pm
2016 Ararat Citizen of the Year, Heather Fleming

Council, Tourism & Events

Blue-Green Algae warning for Alexandra Lake

18/01/2017 - 8:03am
Blue-green Algae in Alexandra Lake

Announcement, Environment

Latest round of Council Community Grants now open

10/01/2017 - 1:14pm
Community Grant

Community, Council

Award nomination for Pomonal Hall project

10/01/2017 - 10:18am
Pomonal Hall

Announcement, Building & Planning, Community, Council, Major Projects, Tourism & Events

Ararat’s Australia Day Ambassador announced

05/01/2017 - 3:47pm
Dr Bronwyn King

Announcement, Community, Council, Tourism & Events

Council applauds new support to build arts audiences

05/01/2017 - 2:33pm
Ararat Rural City Council Mayor Paul Hooper and Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley

Ararat Regional Art Gallery

Ararat Rural City Council Christmas Closure

20/12/2016 - 12:05pm
Ararat Rural City Council wishes to advise the Municipal Office will be closed from 1pm on Friday, December 23, 2016 and will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

Announcement, Business, Christmas, Community, Consultation, Council, Public Notices, Tourism & Events

Recognition for Ararat Rural City

15/12/2016 - 2:42pm
ARCC receiving CoRe recognition

Announcement, Council

Ararat Christmas campaign kicks off

06/12/2016 - 10:27am
Christmas word at Moytson

Christmas, Community, Council, Tourism & Events

New Alexandra Gardens Café opens

01/12/2016 - 4:57pm
Maria Tsangas at the Gardens Lake Cafe

Business, Community, Council, Major Projects, Tourism & Events

Community consultation for Ararat Skate Park plans

18/11/2016 - 9:29am
Ararat Skate Park

Community, Consultation

Viva Multicultural Festival a cause for celebration

17/11/2016 - 2:06pm
Viva

Community, Tourism & Events