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Asylum's temporary closure labelled an 'economic catastrophe'
By Eden Hynninen, Laura Mayers, and Steve Martim

This abandoned psychiatric hospital has been a huge drawcard for the small town of Ararat. Now it's been closed due to safety concerns, and local businesses are on edge.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/ararat-aradale-asylum-closure-sparks-anxiety/107070708

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