Articles by Craig Wilson
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Candidate – Amanda Mead
Amanda Mead is running for a seat at this year’s Ararat Rural City Council election. Here’s her pitch. As a property and business owner, I understand the pressing challenges of the rising cost of living. Many of us are paying more for services while receiving less in return. While our current council claims there have […]
Candidate – Jo Armstrong
Jo Armstrong is seeking another term at this year’s Ararat Rural City Council election. Here’s her pitch. Succession planning is a ‘make or break’ issue this election, and that’s why I’m asking you to vote 1 for Jo Armstrong. I have put in a sustained effort to build our community confidence and pride over the […]