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Ararat close in on ladder leaders - feature photo

Ararat close in on ladder leaders

Ararat are hot on the tail of the ladder leaders after a narrow win over Nhill on Saturday.

1 June, 2026

Stawell held off a spirited Minyip Murtoa side on Saturday, claiming a 14-point win despite the Burras finishing strongly.

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Noradjuha Quantong's Declan Phyland was one of the Bombers' best in their big 29.14 (188) to 7.7 (49) victory over Taylors Lake on Saturday May 23.

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Dimboola is back on home turf this weekend, but another major test awaits as third-placed Southern Mallee Thunder comes to town.

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Melbourne Vixens star Maggie Caris with Wimmera Lutheran students and Netball Academy members. Caris shared insights of her progression as a junior to becoming a professional athlete in both football and netball.

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Caris inspires junior netballers

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Ararat’s Sarah Blizzard hits the ice at 4am Saturday in the two-woman bobsleigh at the Winter Olympics in Cortina.

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'Grateful for everyone's support back home': Blizzard ready for Olympic debut

Warracknabeal lawn bowls star Josh Barry was named the 2025 Wimmera Sports Star of the Year following an outstanding year, which included winning a national title at the Para Bowls nationals.

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Barry claims top honour at Sports Star Awards

Josh Barry with his 2025 Wimemra Sports Star of the Year trophy.

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Josh Barry crowned 2025 Wimmera Sports Star of the Year

Kelly Miller is one of seven nominees for the Wimmera Sports Star of the Year following an extraordinary year on the Ironman international stage.

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Sporting excellence in the spotlight

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From elite athletes to volunteers, coaches, clubs, and schools, the 2026 Wimmera Sports Star of the Year Awards are shaping up as a major celebration of local sport. Volleyball Horsham (pictures in 2025) is in the running for several awards this year.

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Finalists announced for Wimmera sports awards

Dooen was a hive of activty in March when the Horsham Motorcycle Club hosted 130 riders and 250 bikes in it's annual MX Amateurs event. Photo by ROBIN WEBB.

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2025 In Review: January–March

Jac Ivess had a phenomenal performance at the Powerlifting Australia Top Gym event in Brunswick. As well as taking out the 77kg youth male category, Ivess set a youth World Powerlifting world record with a 239kg deadlift.

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Ivess lifts to youth world record

#3 Ararat completed a historic threepeat in taking out the 2025 WFNL senior football premiership. Tom Williamson led his side in the grand final, kicking six goals as the Rats defeated the Southern Mallee Thunder 91-38.

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The final countdown: top five sports moments of 2025

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