New businesses in Ararat Rural City can apply for financial support to secure a shop front in Ararat’s CBD, under Council’s Kick Start Grants scheme.To ease the financial burden of setting up shop, this initiative provides new businesses with a grant of up to $2,500 to support their move to a commercial premises.New bridal boutique, Haylee Maree Bridal, is the latest recipient of the grants scheme, with a shopfront now operating by appointment in Ararat’s Barkly Street.

Ararat Rural City Council have successfully secured funding to support repair works to the former Cobb & Co Staging Stables in Buangor, which sustained water damage during the October 2022 floods.…

Ararat Rural City Council is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the first round of its Community Grants Program for 2025. The Community Support Grants Program provides funding to club…

Ararat Gallery TAMA will host a workshop series that focuses on the art of backstrap weaving with artist Ilka White next month. Backstrap weaving is a traditional weaving technique that involves using…

On 19 January, the Bill Waterston Skate Park in central Ararat will host its first Skate Park Leagues (SPL) event as part of the 2025 Melbourne Metro Series.The grassroots competition will bring up to…

In celebration of Australia Day 2025 (January 26), Alexandra Gardens will host a party filled with activities, music and free fun for visitors of all ages.The Ararat Rotary Club will be putting on a f…