Articles by Craig Wilson

  • Frost bites

    FARMERS across the region are counting the cost of last week’s frosts, which have severely impacted many crops.
    Temperatures dropped to minus two on Tuesday last week and were followed by a minus three recording on Wednesday.
    Gorst Rural Director and Agronomist, Cam Conboy, said few farms across the region were left unscathed, and that the areas around Westmere, Tatyoon, Yalla-Y-Poora and Rossbridge were the most severely affected.

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  • Rats sign aces

    ARARAT Rats 2024 was always going to be a transitional campaign. With a young, green list, development was always the aim. After a winless season, however, the Rats have decided to hit the accelerator. Their first signings for season 2025 are a pair of stars: Faith and Paige Biddle. The sisters, moving from cross-town rivals […]

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  • Voting closes soon for council election

    THE Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is reminding voters in Ararat Rural City Council that they have until 6 pm on Friday 25 October to vote in the Ararat Rural City Council election. “You need to post your completed ballot pack before 6 pm on Friday 25 October, noting local clearance times may vary,” Electoral Commissioner […]

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  • The Ararat Advocate – out today

    Your locally owned Ararat Advocate is out today with a big wrap of local news, sport and events. This week, local farmers count the costs after two nights below zero, we wrap up last weekend’s Rotundone Road Festival. Ararat Show just a week away, the Queen of the Golden Gateway Festival to be crowned tonight, […]

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  • Candidate – Peter Joyce

    Peter Joyce is seeking a seat at this year’s council election. Here’s his pitch. My name is Peter Joyce and I am a fourth generation Ararat resident. I have lived in Ararat my entire life and care about the people of our region.  Currently there are four generations of my family living in Ararat including […]

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  • Candidate – Bill Waterston

    Bill Waterston is seeking another term at this year’s council election. Here’s his pitch. Bill Waterston is a well known Ararat identity passionate about sport and the local community. I have been married to Rhonda for 43 years with two children Tahnee and Jayden and two amazing grandchildren Bill and Indra. Having been an Ararat […]

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  • Candidate – Peter Beales

    Peter Beales is seeking another term at this year’s Ararat Rural City Council election. Here’s his pitch. I have read all the candidates’ comments online and heard their positions put at the Candidates’ forum. They range from motherhood statements to balanced and compassionate positions. Some were also completely out of the realm of local government […]

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  • Candidate – Ozy Kokcu

    Ozy Kokcu is a candidate for this year’s council election. Here’s his pitch. I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Ararat Rural City Council. I have been living in Ararat for 24 years. I have come to love this place deeply, I raised my family here, built friendships and engaged with many of […]

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