BILL Jones is no stranger to Ararat.
For a lifetime, Bill has been working towards the betterment of his local community and this week was recognised for service with an Australia Day Award.
William Richard Jones OAM was this morning named as one of the recipients of Australia Day Awards from the office of the Governor General.
Mr Jones was recognised as a “significant contributor” to the Ararat community through a variety of organisations including his stint as President of East Grampians Health Service, Freemasons Victoria and Ararat Rural City Council where he did two terms as Mayor.