Articles by Craig Wilson
Sew much fun
ON the first Thursday of every month, a newly formed Stitching Circle will be held for any hobby knitters, stitchers and crocheters at the Ararat Gallery TAMA.
The stitching circle is a free social group that helps residents enrich their lives through activity and social connections over a stitch.
Martha brings ideas and energy to Labor campaign
MARTHA Haylett does not underestimate the job ahead of her. Late last year, 31-year-old Ms Haylett was preselected to run as Labor’s candidate in Ripon at the 2022 state election. She’s no stranger to politics, having once worked as an advisor to the Premier Daniel Andrews and other ministers. And while on paper Ripon is […]
Double celebration for twins birthday
IDENTICAL twin sisters Beverley Whiting and Suzanne North have plenty of reasons to smile this week, celebrating their 70th birthday with family and friends.
Beverley and Suzanne were born on the 19th of January, 1952 at Wimmera Base Hospital in Horsham and grew up at Dadswells Bridge.
Mood for change says Greens candidate
THE Greens Candidate for Wannon says there is a mood for change across the electorate, with people tired of the Morrison Government and lack of progress on important issues.
Hilary McAllister has been travelling the length and breadth of the 33,595 square kilometre electorate, talking to residents about the issues important to them.
Speaking in Ararat on Wednesday, Ms McAllister was realistic about her chances of winning the seat, but said she’s determined to lift the primary vote of the Greens after a swing in 2019.
Road sealing shapes up
ENHANCEMENT works on Darlignton-Nerrin Road from a single lane to double lane road are now complete, giving motorist a smoother and safer journey.
This is of the many capital works upgrades being delivered by Council, with $738,243 provided from the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
Ararat Rural City Council, Tim Harrison, said having a solid road network is paramount to the movement of critical product from the region.
Have a say on trees
ARARAT residents are being urged to have a say on the benefits of street trees through an upcoming seminar and online survey.
Ararat Landcare Group is inviting members of the public to a free seminar on Tuesday March 1st to hear about and discuss the benefits and future of trees, both in backyards and in local streets.
The seminar will feature two prominent speakers – former TV weatherman Rob Gell and horticulturalist and educator Doctor Greg Moore.
One Red Tree puts mental health in the spotlight
A desperate need for mental health support in Ararat and Stawell is behind an inspiring new initiative to help vulnerable people in the community.
The One Red Tree Resource Centre is a not-for-profit initiative that aims to provide high quality mental health services and training, based in Ararat.
The One Red Tree Resource Centre is the brainchild of local clinical psychologist Carly McKinnis and education leader Tammie Meehan, and will initially place a trained psychologist in five local schools for two days a week.
Heifer sale benefits Willaura Health Care
THE Willaura Health Care Auxiliary is a regular caterer at the annual Mount William Charolais cattle sale but this year also benefited through the generous donation of the sale of a heifer.
Principal of Mount William Charolais Rob Abbott and family donated $3750 to the Auxiliary through the sale of the heifer, continuing the long term support by the Abbott family of East Grampians Health Service and Willaura Health Care.