Articles by Craig Wilson
Tickets on sale for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Tickets to Ararat Regional Theatre Society’s June production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat are now on sale. This globally popular Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will appeal to people of all ages, with fantastic songs, dances and humour throughout. Leading the cast, in the pivotal role of Joseph, is Ararat local Scott Rigby, in […]
Tickets on sale for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Tickets to Ararat Regional Theatre Society’s June production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat are now on sale. This globally popular Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will appeal to people of all ages, with fantastic songs, dances and humour throughout. Leading the cast, in the pivotal role of Joseph, is Ararat local Scott Rigby, in […]
Last delivery
WHEN David Rosengreen started at Ararat Post Office it was meant to be a two week job.
Three and a half decades later, the popular postie is about to bid farewell to his role.
Initially intended as a two-week job, David’s tenure extended far beyond expectations.
Kelly judged a top wool classer
MAROONA’s Kelly Gellie has been recognised by her peers as one of Australia’s best wool classers.
At the recent Sydney Royal Easter Show, Ms Gellie won first prize in the AWEX/TAFE National Graduate Wool Classer competition, beating entrants from across the country.
The win is even more remarkable considering Ms Gellie has only held her wool classing certificate since July 2023.
Kerrin Gellie, father-in-law to Kelly, has also been recognised by AWEX for 50 years as a wool classer with a framed certificate marking his service.
Residents invited to discuss crime
ARARAT residents will have an opportunity to raise key law and order issues with police at a special forum next Thursday.
The Northern Grampians Neighbourhood Policing Forum will explore topics including current crime trends in Ararat, crime prevention, family violence, road policing, drugs and drug related crime.
The Ararat forum will be from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Thursday, April 18 at the Ararat Town Hall.
To register please email [email protected].
Wilf gets the gold
By Ellen Anderson. THE Masters Swimming Australia Long Course State Championships took place at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park on last Sunday. Among the remarkable competitors was Ararat’s own Wilfred Dickeson. The former Richmond footballer has in recent years rekindled his passion for swimming, and as he nears 81 he’s still […]
60 years of love and laughter
By Ellen Anderson. LAST Sunday marked a significant milestone for Dorothy “Dot” and Neil “Stick” Turner as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Their journey together began in 1960 at a Saturday dance in Ballarat, where fate brought them together. “This man kept annoying me all night, and the next Saturday night, who arrived at […]
The Lifelong Innings of Phil Rodgers
AFTER a lifetime dedicated to cricket, Phil Rodgers has reluctantly hung up his umpire counter.
His cricket journey began at the age of six, playing with his two older brothers for Stawell based Cornish Town Cricket Club and since then, he has graced the cricket field every season since.
However, with Phil’s health now a priority, he has made the tough decision to retire from the sport he loves.
Having been deeply involved in cricket throughout his life, with family members sharing his passion, Phil reflects on the mental toughness the game demands.
“It’s a tough mental game on people, it brings out the best in people, I believe,” he said.