Hubbed Ararat

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Happy Easter

16/12/2025

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UPDATE Saturday 20 December 2025 10am

Good morning all.

Great news, we have caught up the backlog of Christmas parcels and delivery times are now on track. We are out delivering today, Saturday so don't be surprised to see us today!

If we cannot deliver a parcel we will take it to House of Nai - Asian Grocery 132 Barkly Street in the open 7 days 10:30am to 6pm so you can collect in Ararat rather than the Ballarat Depot.

In the tracking you will see these, depending on the sender as either Service Hub, Hubbed Ararat, Ararat ADP, Ararat Depot.

Remember to bring your ID, and some senders also provide a parcel PIN . We currently have approximately 100 parcels awaiting collection. (for those wondering, about 5% of parcels cannot be delivered, the main reason is there is no safe place to leave, we try our best, but need to ensure the parcel will still be there when you get home. Other reasons include closed / locked gates, loose animals or no access).

If you have received notification that your parcel is available for collection please remember to come and collect it as it only stays at the Hubbed for a limited time. If you are unable to personally collect you can arrange for someone else to collect and we will record their ID when they collect on your behalf.

Please be patient. As you can imagine we are handling a significantly higher volume of parcels than normal.

If you have driving and delivery experience and ideally located in Ballarat, or know of someone we are looking for a driver now. Open to ABN holders and those with their own van email [email protected]

14/12/2025

Good morning all,

Overnight we have received a large number of parcels.

These are all ready to be collected at House of Nai Asian Grocery 132 Barkly Street Ararat. We are open 10:30am to 6pm 7 days.

Please remember to have your ID and it shouldn't need saying, remember to be kind.

Our store has both video and audio recording and disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated.

We have already had to ask one person to leave this morning and their parcel will be able to be collected from Ballarat.

To the vast majority of people who have been happy to receive their parcel Sunday morning THANK YOU. Over 50 people have been able to collect their parcels so far today. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness and smiles!

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

New to town?
Looking to meet new friends?
Or just looking for a vibrant community event to be part of?

The FREE Ararat Cultural Showcase Lunch is the perfect place to connect, celebrate diversity, and enjoy a fun day out for the whole family!

There’ll be:

🌟Traditional music & dance performances
🌟Delicious food from around the globe – including India and more!
🌟Kids’ activities, art & craft, fairy floss, and face painting

For more info or to RSVP (so we have enough food for everyone!), call 5355 0200 or visit TryBooking and search Ararat Cultural Showcase Lunch.

This event is brought to you by Ararat Rural City Council, Grampians Gariwerd Rural Australians for Refugees and Ararat Neighbourhood House, with Victorian Government support.

12/11/2025

Young people of Ararat - here’s your chance to step up, inspire and connect! The YEAH Crew is calling for passionate individuals aged 12–25 who want to develop career skills, build new friendships, and play a hands-on role in organising events that make a real difference in our community.

As a member, you’ll help shape and host exciting events, team up with other creative leaders, and gain valuable experience in event planning, leadership, communication and teamwork. You’ll also get access to professional training in event management, cultural safety, and child wellbeing, giving you tools that will benefit you for years to come.

Ready to make your mark? Don’t miss out, and express your interest before 5pm on Friday, 19 December 2025! For questions, contact Nerissa Gee at [email protected] or (03) 5355 0257. Join us to inspire, educate, and empower Ararat’s young people, while celebrating our community’s diversity. Join up here: https://engage.ararat.vic.gov.au/expressions-interest-join-yeah-crew

10/11/2025

08/11/2025

22/10/2025

WE'RE HIRING! Love technology and solving problems? Join our team as a Digital Operations Officer and help shape the future of digital at Ararat Rural City Council.

You’ll keep our ICT systems running smoothly, support staff with Microsoft 365 tools, manage devices and user accounts, and contribute to exciting digital transformation projects.

This full-time role suits someone who’s tech-savvy, organised, and keen to keep learning. Whether you’re experienced in IT support or just starting out, if you have a passion for helping others and improving how things work, we want to hear from you!

📍 Based in Ararat
📅 Applications close 4.00pm Friday 14 November 2025
🔗 Apply now or find out more: www.ararat.vic.gov.au/careers