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Green sparks at Ararat Vinnies
ARARAT’s Vinnies op-shop is doing its bit to help reduce the amount of second hand electrical equipment ending up in landfill. Vinnies Victoria launched their Electrical Test & Tag ‘Green Sparks’ Program dedicated to giving quality electrical goods a second chance at life. Previously, most second hand electrical equipment donated to charities was ending up […]
MYKI ticketing still on the radar after 15 years
ARARAT commuters appear unlikely to be able to use the MYKI ticketing system anytime soon, despite the technology being available at Ararat Railway Station.
MYKI readers were rolled out across the Victorian rail network in 2007 – including at Ararat Station – but 15 years later the electronic ticketing system remains unavailable to travellers beyond the major regional centres.
Status quo as results are finalised
THE Wannon electorate is now officially regarded as “marginal” after a big swing away from sitting MP Dan Tehan.
The Australian Electoral Commission has released the final results from the Wannon electorate showing a 7% swing against Mr Tehan.
Four vie for Liberal preselection
FOUR people, including former MP Joshua Morris (pictured), have nominated for a spot on the Liberal Party upper house ticket for Western Victoria ahead of November’s election.
Team Fiji pitch in at Anglican Church
FIVE Fijian men who have moved to the area under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme rolled up their sleeves over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend to install a new fence at Ararat’s Holy Trinity Anglican Church.
Holiday basketball tournament to raise Blue Light funds
THE Blue Light Foundation is raising funds in the lead-up to summer to purchase an inflatable pool.
The pool will be used for Blue Light events within the local Blue Light branch area, which includes Ararat and Lake Bolac, and covers towns as far as Speed in Victoria’s north-west, Sergeant Shane Allgood said.
Ararat’s Community Opportunity Shop volunteers (pictured) also donated 1,000 dollars to go towards the inflatable pool, which will cost $35,000 to purchase.
All-denominations choir planned for Ararat
SINGING is good for the soul according to Anglican Priest Martin Nadarajan, who is working hard to return a non-denominational choir to Ararat.
Father Nadarajan is hoping to attract people from different backgrounds, ages and denominations to join the soon to be established Trinity Choir.
Algal bloom solution around the corner
ARARAT Rural City Council hopes algal blooms in Alexandra Lake will soon be a thing of the past with several aerators to be installed in coming weeks.
Council CEO Tim Harrison said three new aerators have arrived at council’s depot and will soon be installed at the lake.