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  • Top honour for Jean

    ANYONE who shops at Ritchies Ararat would know Jean Thomas. Jean is friendly towards everyone and is usually found on one of the registers. She’s the shops “go to” person. If anyone knows what is going on or where to find something it will be Jean. Her job as a service supervisor is basically to […]

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  • Sisters unite for MS

    TWO local sisters have taken up a challenge to walk 50 kilometres each over the month of May in memory of their sister. Debbie Shea and Sandy McCutcheon are participating in “The May 50K” to raise funds to support research and treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) The sisters are participating in memory of their sister […]

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  • Hero copper receives top honour

    ELMHURST’s local policeman last week yesterday joined an exclusive group reserved for police officers who’ve demonstrated extreme bravery.
    Leading Senior Constable Grant Healey became just the 352nd recipient of the Victoria Police Bravery Award in the 169 year history of the force.
    The Advocate met up with Leading Senior Constable Healey recently to discuss his selfless actions to try and save an elderly man in 2019.

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  • Great cast assembled for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    ARARAT Musical Comedy Society has assembled a strong cast for its June production of the beloved musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Director Jodie Holwell and Musical Director Leanne McCready were thrilled with the great turnout to auditions in February, which enabled all roles to be filled, including 22 named roles as well as an adult […]

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  • MICA Paramedics commence in Ararat

    ARARAT’s ambulance services have been expanded this week with two new Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) paramedics starting on Monday.
    The MICA paramedics deliver on a promise made in 2018 by Premier Daniel Andrews.
    MICA paramedics have a higher clinical skill set and can perform more advanced medical procedures.
    They can perform advanced airway management, manage complex head injuries, treat life-threatening chest injuries and provide advanced management of cardiac conditions.

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  • Remember the victims says Father Andrew

    A local Catholic Priest says the death of Cardinal George Pell will reignite memories for many victims of child sexual abuse by the clergy. Australia’s most senior Catholic, Cardinal Pell died in Vatican City aged 81. The former Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne and Sydney died from heart complications on Tuesday evening following hip surgery. He […]

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