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Running a small business and looking for practical support? Finwell Support is offering free 45-minute, one-on-one mento...
12/10/2026

Running a small business and looking for practical support? Finwell Support is offering free 45-minute, one-on-one mentoring sessions in Ararat on 13 October 2026, with appointments available between 10am and 4pm.

Talk through an idea or challenge with a business coach and identify practical next steps, whether you’re working on cash flow, business planning, marketing or preparing for growth. Sessions are confidential, and no preparation is required.

Bookings are essential. Scan the QR code on the flyer to secure your session, or contact Finwell Support on 1300 735 578 or [email protected] for more information.

Need a ride to Youth Ignite 2026? 🚌 We’ve got you covered with FREE regional bus transport running from surrounding town...
12/10/2026

Need a ride to Youth Ignite 2026? 🚌 We’ve got you covered with FREE regional bus transport running from surrounding townships straight to Alexandra Oval Precinct!

Check out the bus routes below and plan your trip:

📍 Lake Bolac, Willaura & Maroona
12:45 pm - Departs Lake Bolac Information & Business Centre
1:10 pm - Stops at Willaura Primary School
1:35 pm - Stops at Maroona Bus Stop
2:00 pm - Arrives at Alexandra Oval Precinct
🚌 Return bus departs Alexandra Oval Precinct at 5:10 pm

📍 Buangor & Elmhurst
1:05 pm - Departs Buangor Cob & Co
1:25 pm - Stops at Elmhurst Mechanics Institute Hall
2:00 pm - Arrives at Alexandra Oval Precinct
🚌 Return bus departs Alexandra Oval Precinct at 6 pm

📍 Pomonal & Moyston
2:35 pm - Departs from Pomonal Primary School
2:45 pm - Stops at Moyston General Store
3:05 pm - Arrives at Alexandra Oval Precinct
🚌 Return bus departs Alexandra Oval Precinct at 7 pm

📅 Saturday, 17 October | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍Alexandra Oval Precinct

🎟️ Entry is free! Grab your free tickets and check out all the details on our website📲 www.ararat.vic.gov.au/events/youth-ignite-2026

📚 Join Dr Hannah Gould at Pomonal Community Hall for a conversation about her book, ‘How to Die in the 21st Century’, on...
10/10/2026

📚 Join Dr Hannah Gould at Pomonal Community Hall for a conversation about her book, ‘How to Die in the 21st Century’, on Saturday 17 October, from 2–4pm. This free community event welcomes everyone, with afternoon tea provided.

A death scholar from the University of Melbourne, Dr Gould will explore why we’re reluctant to talk about death and dying, along with death legalities and ‘green death’. There’ll also be an opportunity to ask questions afterwards.

The event is endorsed by the Pomonal Progress Association. For more information, contact Claire on 0404 157 503.

Last chance to apply for the latest round of Community Grants, which close at midnight today (Saturday 10 October)! Coun...
09/10/2026

Last chance to apply for the latest round of Community Grants, which close at midnight today (Saturday 10 October)!

Council's Community Grants program support eligible community groups, organisations and clubs with funding to produce projects and programs that benefit the community.
Previous grant recipients include the Ararat Women's Shed, who used it to buy handy safety gear for workshops and classes.

To apply visit: https://www.ararat.vic.gov.au/communitygrants

📅 Save the date! The Yalla Y Poora Recreation Reserve Community Asset Committee’s Annual General Meeting will be held at...
09/10/2026

📅 Save the date! The Yalla Y Poora Recreation Reserve Community Asset Committee’s Annual General Meeting will be held at the Yalla Y Poora Recreation Reserve on Friday 16 October 2026 at 6.30pm.

Interested in getting involved? The meeting will nominate people for appointment to the committee for a one-year term - a chance to help care for this local community asset.

📞 For enquiries or nomination forms, contact Secretary Amy Barr on 0437 627 662.

ON NEXT SATURDAY! 📅🎉 Ararat’s biggest event for young people, Youth Ignite, is bringing a line-up delicious food trucks,...
09/10/2026

ON NEXT SATURDAY! 📅🎉 Ararat’s biggest event for young people, Youth Ignite, is bringing a line-up delicious food trucks, free entertainment, and career advice from community partners, including:

🚑 Ambulance Victoria
🐂 Angry Angus Mechanical Bull
🟠 SES Ararat Unit
🛠️ Ararat Women's Shed and surrounds
🎶 ‘Band in Progress’ Performing Live
🍔 Grampians Ezy Eats
💧 GWMWater
🍦 The Hippie Whippy
🥁 Jesse Bunge from Kerplunk! Drum Lessons
🧠 One Red Tree Resource Centre
🍟 Spud Stick
🐍 Tyron’s Wildlife
🥔 Uncle Jum’s Baked Potatoes

Food trucks will accept both cash and EFTPOS. Free buses will be running from surrounding townships 🚌

The first 149 attendees will receive a free show bag filled with sweet treats, YEAH Crew merch and more!

📅 Saturday, 17 October | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍Alexandra Oval Precinct

🎟️ Entry is free! Grab your free tickets and check out all the details on our website📲 www.ararat.vic.gov.au/events/youth-ignite-2026

🐱 Do you recognise this friendly fellow?Council’s Community Safety team collected a young male ginger tabby from the vet...
08/10/2026

🐱 Do you recognise this friendly fellow?

Council’s Community Safety team collected a young male ginger tabby from the vets yesterday. He’s super friendly but isn’t microchipped or desexed, so we need your help to find his owner.

If he’s yours or you know who he belongs to, please call Council’s Community Safety team on (03) 5355 0200.

♻️ Time for a spring clean-up? Save the date! Elmhurst Transfer Station will open temporarily on Saturday 7 and Saturday...
08/10/2026

♻️ Time for a spring clean-up? Save the date! Elmhurst Transfer Station will open temporarily on Saturday 7 and Saturday 14 November, and Moyston Transfer Station on Saturday 21 and Saturday 28 November 2026, from 10am–1pm each day. General household waste and scrap metal will be accepted, and standard transfer station fees apply.

Before you load up, stack and sort! Some items can be recycled, repaired or reused—don’t let something useful go to waste. These temporary openings won’t accept recyclables, green waste, timber, gas bottles, concrete, household chemicals, batteries, farm chemical containers, electronic waste, tyres or waste oil.

📞 Not sure where to take something? Call Council’s Customer Service team on (03) 5355 0200 for advice. And remember, Ararat and Lake Bolac transfer stations are available all year round during their regular opening hours.

🏆 A big thank you to all the sponsors helping make the 2026 East Grampians Business Awards possible! Your support gives ...
08/10/2026

🏆 A big thank you to all the sponsors helping make the 2026 East Grampians Business Awards possible! Your support gives us the chance to celebrate the hard work, great ideas and achievements of businesses across our region.

We’re pleased to recognise Seven, Regional Development Australia Grampians, Commonwealth Bank, CRE8 Video Productions, Nevetts Lawyers, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Greater Ararat Business Network, E2E Growth Consultants, Lighting Lab, Gaia EnviroTech and nbn, alongside Ararat Rural City Council.

👉 Swipe through to meet the sponsors backing our local businesses and the awards. Thanks for being part of it and helping us give our business community the recognition it deserves! 👏

🌸🌿 Love a beautiful garden and a Devonshire tea? Join Carolyn and Greg Gason for their Open Garden Day! They’ve been bus...
08/10/2026

🌸🌿 Love a beautiful garden and a Devonshire tea? Join Carolyn and Greg Gason for their Open Garden Day! They’ve been busy putting plenty of care and hard work into their garden and are opening the gates for fellow garden lovers to enjoy.

📅 Sunday 18 October 2026 | 🕐 1pm–4pm
📍 13 Brewster Road, Ararat
🎟️ $15 per person, including Devonshire tea ☕🍰

💚 All proceeds support the Ararat Retirement Village Ladies Auxiliary. Come along, enjoy an afternoon in the garden and support a wonderful local cause. All garden lovers welcome! 🌻🌼

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59 Vincent Street
Ararat, VIC
3377

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:15pm
Thursday 8am - 5:15pm
Friday 8am - 5:15pm

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+61353550200

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