Articles by Craig Wilson
Parliament seeks views on regional news
A new online survey is seeking views on how Australians’ living in regional, rural or remote areas access news as part of a federal parliamentary inquiry into Australia’s regional newspapers. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts has initiated the inquiry after a number of country publications closed or were scaled […]
RSL keen for ships artifacts
ARARAT RSL has confirmed it is keen to secure the ships bell and other memorabilia from HMAS Ararat when the ship is decommissioned. The Department of Defence confirmed this week that the HMAS Ararat will be decommissioned in 2022 and harvested for spare parts. “Decommissioning of a vessel is a significant milestone that reflects the […]
Expanding reach of library services
By Jack Ward MINISTER for Local Government Shaun Leane joined Ararat Rural City Council on Wednesday to unveil upgraded services at the Ararat Regional Library. Through the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program, Ararat Rural City Council received $120,000 to purchase a new mobile library vehicle to service Streatham, Elmhurst, Pomonal, Moyston and Willaura. Library staff will […]
Back to the Bush – Nick returns to EGHS
NICK Bush has returned to the helm at East Grampians Health Service saying the organisation’s staff have done an amazing job keeping the community safe during the pandemic. Mr Bush served as Chief Executive at East Grampians Health Service from 2010 to 2018 before taking up the position of at Chief Executive Officer at Echuca […]
Testing and vaccination demand grows at EGHS
THERE has been a big increase in the number of COVID tests and vaccine booster shots administered this week at East Grampians Health Service as infection numbers grow across Victoria. Yesterday was another horror day, with 21,997 positive cases of COVID-19 detected across the state. In recent weeks, testing sites in Melbourne and regional centres […]
Foundation provides $50,000 towards birthing suite upgrade
THE East Grampians Health Service Building for the Future Foundation has generously provided $50,000 towards the upgrade of the health service’s birthing suite. The works will include building a small storeroom on the east side of the building to allow for equipment to be moved into that area, so doctors and midwives will have more […]
Missing cherub a thorn in CEO’s side
ARARAT Rural City Council is actively seeking another contractor to complete work on the Memorial Fountain after years of frustration and delays. Council CEO Tim Harrison said the fountain outside Ararat Town Hall has become his “biggest frustration” after the contractor ceased work almost two years ago. Plumbing and wiring work on the historic fountain […]
Rapid antigen tests in short supply
THE national shortage of rapid antigen tests has been mirrored in Ararat with our local pharmacies all out of stock. Pharmacists are hoping the availability of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests will increase in coming weeks after disruption of supply over Christmas meant shelves were stripped of the sought-after product. The Ararat Advocate contacted pharmacists this […]