Articles by Craig Wilson
Nick Bush to return as EGHS CEO
The East Grampians Health Service Board is delighted to announce Nick Bush as Chief Executive, effective from 17 January, 2022. EGHS Board Chair Nancy Panter said Mr Bush was chosen after an extensive and extremely competitive selection process. “The number of highly experienced and motivated candidates applying for the position of EGHS Chief Executive, is […]
Push to unseat Tehan by independents
FEDERAL MP Dan Tehan could have some strong competition at next year’s election, with a growing number of people keen to see an independent MP elected. The group Voices of Wannon has been formed with an aim of finding an electable independent to take on Mr Tehan in the traditionally conservative seat. The group is […]
Max honoured for a lifetime of service
A distinguished 58-year service to the CFA has seen Moyston’s Max McLean honoured with a street named after him at the new CFA training centre in Ballan. Road four at the new facility is named McLean Street in recognition of Max McLean’s huge contribution to firefighting. Mr McLean first volunteered with CFA in 1963 at […]
Cloud over carols
THERE is uncertainty whether Ararat’s annual Carols by Candlelight evening will proceed next month, with the organising committee yet to speak with council about staging the event. The annual carols in the Alexandra Gardens are one of the most popular events on the local calendar and in a normal year would attract close to a […]
Wanted : Ararat’s next generation of firefighters
ARARAT Fire Brigade is on the hunt for a new generation of firefighters to be the future protectors of the community. Boys and girls aged between 11 and 15 are being encouraged to join the CFA Junior Development Program, which pre-prepares participants for firefighting duties. The program is run across 160 brigades in Victoria and […]
Planting begins
ARARAT Landcare members have started replanting hundreds of native trees and shrubs around Ararat’s iconic Green Hill Lake. Landcare members met with the Green Hill Lake Development Board in October to draw up plans to replant native species around the lake. The priority is a number of “bare” areas around the lake precinct comprising of […]
Willaura Outdoor Market scheduled for 2022
THE Willaura Health Care Auxiliary’s annual Outdoor Market will be held on Sunday March 6 2022. Auxiliary members have already commenced planning for this popular event. The Auxiliary is pleased that after its cancellation in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the much loved fundraiser will once again take place in the parkland beside the […]
Business groups unite
GREATER Ararat Business Network has joined with other chambers across Victoria to establish a new group representing regional businesses. The Victorian Regional Chamber Alliance, which includes 20 business groups from across regional Victoria, was launched in Ballarat last week by the Member for Western Victoria and Minister for Business, Employment, Innovation, Medical Research and the […]