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Help Local Families This Christmas: Join the Reverse Advent Calendar

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Council Calls for End to Public Graffiti

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Nominations Open for Ararat Rural City’s 2025 Australia Day Awards

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Ararat Library to Host Women’s Legal Pop-Up Stand

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Council to Fly Custom Flags for 16 Days of Activism

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Ararat Cemetery Drainage Works Completed

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New Ararat Rural City Council Elect Mayor and Deputy Mayor

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Ararat Rural City Council Welcomes Newly Elected Councillors

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Local Businesses Shine: 2024 East Grampians Business Award Winners Announced

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In Conversation with Out West Fest Headliners Deep Sea Arcade and Hayley Mary

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Specialist Emergency Recovery Info Sessions to be Held This Month

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Works Underway on Pomonal Tunnel Track Loop

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Pomonal Celebrates Tennis Courts Upgrade with Sporting Legend

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Ararat Roads Set to Undergo Major Renewal Works

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Major Drainage Upgrade on Queen Street Now Completed

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