Gardens to help resident bloom in Ararat and Willaura

THE Victorian Government is brightening the lives of Victorians living in Public Sector Residential Aged Care Services with $1.68 million in grants to improve or construct kitchen gardens.
Minister for Ageing Ingrid Stitt recently announced more than 70 aged care services have received funding through the second round of the Public Sector Residential Aged Care Services (PSRACS) and Community Kitchen Garden Initiative.
Among the grants are $5,000 for Parkland House and Willaura Nursing Home and a further $10,000 for Garden View Court Hostel and 70 Lowe Street.

Celebrating 110 years of Australia’s Red Cross

TATYOON Red Cross is set to celebrate 110 years of Australian Red Cross services in Australia.
Tatyoon Red Cross was formed in 2016, just two years after the Red Cross was formed in Australia.
The club is planning a milestone event to commemorate the group’s contributions, including efforts their members took in during World War II, where between 1941 and 1947, they sewed or knitted 698 items and packaged food for the British Appeal.

Ararat welcomes blood donation with open arms

ARARAT locals have embraced the opportunity to give blood, with more than 100 people rolling up a sleeve to donate at Lifeblood’s mobile donor centre last week. The centre visited Ararat for four days from Thursday 26 September-Sunday 29 September, with appointments booked out in advance. Lifeblood Executive Director Donor Experience Cath Stone said this […]

Roadworks on the Western Highway

THE Department of Transport and Planning will be carrying out road works on the Western Highway at Langi Ghiran, between Buangor and Ararat on Tuesday 8 October and Wednesday 9 October 2024. Reduced speed limits and lane closures will be in place. The Western Highway will remain open. Motorists can expect minor delays between 5 […]

40 years of Ararat Probus

ARARAT Probus Club has reached an important milestone as members prepare to celebrate the club’s 40th anniversary.
Initially established as the Ararat Men’s Probus Club in 1984, Probus has been a club of friendship, fun and acceptance for hundreds of Ararat retirees.
Ararat resident Athol Graham, who celebrated his 99th birthday this year, is the only remaining member of the original committee and was club President in 1991/92.
The ‘men only’ club made what is regarded as its biggest change in 2011 when it decided to admit women members.
Three ladies were inducted – Bev Walker, Elaine Phillips and Marg Kilpatrick.
Today, the club boasts 69 active members including 30 women.

Your locally owned Ararat Advocate is out today with a big wrap of local news, sport and events. This week, Ararat Probus celebrates 40 years, the Mess and Barracks underway, Ararat Fire Brigade to open its doors, funding for ‘Kitchen Gardens” in Willaura and Ararat, 60 gather for Police Remembrance Day, a minor earthquake strikes […]

Ozy wants to break the barriers

OZY Kokcu is well known to many Ararat residents.
Known affectionately as Ozy the Kebab Man, he has thrown his hat in the ring to be one of Ararat’s next councillors.
Ozy has lived in Ararat for over 20 years and told the Advocate this week he wants to be part of a team working to improve Ararat for all residents.
“There is big gaps between council and the community so I would like to break that barrier and bring council and the community together when making decisions.

Victorian Socialists endorse Fiona for council

FIONA Tipping is the only candidate running for this year’s election under the banner of a political party.
With the backing of the Victorian Socialists, Fiona is keen to make Ararat a better place to live for all residents.
“Having a long history of working in the community sector of the Grampians, Pyrenees and Central Highlands including Ararat, I was privileged to be able to purchase my home in Ararat over four years ago.