Monday 24 August 2026
Ararat Rural City Council recognises the heavy toll Aradale's sudden closure takes on our tour operators, particularly Eerie Tours and Friends of J Ward, and the immediate flow-on impacts on our accommodation and hospitality businesses.
While safety concerns surrounding the site make this a complex issue, the resulting strain on our tourism sector is very real, and we remain fully committed to supporting our local business community.
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