Articles by Craig Wilson
Year 12s feel the pressure
QUICK transitions from the classroom to remote learning are becoming the norm for Victorians, but local Year 12 students are struggling with the constant changes. Senior students returned home last Thursday with their books, amidst the whisper of a fifth lockdown, and within two hours the nightmare of many had become a reality. Marian College […]
Social nights planned to ease isolation
SOCIAL isolation as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns continues to impact people across the region according to the head of the Ararat Suicide Prevention Network. Linda Nyikos said her group was working behind the scenes to identify and help people facing isolation. The group has recently secured use the old Girl Guides building next to […]
Life membership for Jill at AGM
ARARAT Senior Citizens were able to hold their Annual General Meeting last Thursday just as the latest COVID-19 lockdown was being announced. Cr Gwenda Allgood chaired the meeting, which saw the same committee returned for another 12 months. The committee consists of John Woods (President), Jan Murphy (Secretary), Lorna Davies (Treasurer), Marion Claringbold, John Joyce, […]
Remote Area Nurses to the rescue
AMBULANCE Victoria in partnership with the Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre have provided new uniforms and protective clothing for the squad of Remote Area Nurses who comprise the clinical staff at Lake Bolac. The new gear clearly identifies the nurses in the community, especially in their roles as first responders to critical incidents and emergency […]
Planning approvals skyrocket in buoyant market
A recent uplift in development interest in Ararat Rural City is showing no signs of slowing down, with a record number of planning permit applications approved last year. Of the 125 planning applications received over the past financial year, 120 were approved, delivering a combined project value of $18.8 million. The projects approved includes new […]
Pharmacists ready to vaccinate
AN Ararat pharmacist says his business is ready and willing to begin COVID-19 vaccinations if and when the supply shortage is fixed. Earlier this week, it was announced eight rural and remote community pharmacies in Victoria have been activated in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout including Dimboola, Buninyong and Beechworth. The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has […]
Winter competition delayed
ARARAT City Tennis Club’s Winter season has been stalled thanks to the latest COVID lockdown. The first two rounds of the new season have been scrapped because of the lockdown. Ten teams have been entered in the competition, which follows an Autumn season impacted by COVID-19 restrictions and wet weather. The club has implemented COVID-safe […]
Hamilton ready to impress on world stage
CYCLING fans will be glued to television sets across Ararat tomorrow lunchtime to cheer on local rider Lucas Hamilton in his Olympic debut. The 25-year-old is expected to line up in the 244-kilometre men’s road race in Tokyo at midday Australian time. For the first time in Olympics history, the road race will be contested […]