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Shearing in memory of a mate
LAKE Bolac’s first-ever Speed Shear attracted a crowd of more than 800 over the weekend with 85 entrants testing their skills as they competed across four categories.
Hosted at the Lake Bolac Hotel, the event was dedicated to the memory of local shearer Muni Ratana, who passed away last year, a loss felt by the Lake Bolac and shearing community.
Lake Bolac Hotel owner Dianne Toulson said the idea of a Speed Shear event came from Muni’s wife, Judith Ratana.
“She said we should do a Speed Shear here to commemorate his life, and I said yes, we’ll do it with you at the pub,” Dianne explained.
Night of laughs aboard the Costa Lotta
ARARAT Regional Theatre Society’s end of year production of ‘Cruise Club’ is set to provide audiences with plenty of laughs.
Cruise Club is set aboard the beautiful Costa Lotta on a cruise to Bermuda, but it’s not all smooth sailing as someone is trying to poison the passengers and nobody knows who will be next!
Director Rennie Hannan encouraged people to get a table of friends or family together for a great night of hilarious twists and turns.
“Cruise Club is a murder mystery and would make a perfect choice for an end of year catchup with friends, family or colleagues,” Mrs Hannan said.
Today’s edition 15th November, 2024
Your locally owned Ararat Advocate is out today with a big wrap of local news, sport and events. This week we report on our new Mayor and introduce Ararat’s new Councillors, The Oak and Hound wine bar to (re)open in December, photos from the recent East Grampians Business Awards, Ararat Lions open their doors in […]
Veterans honoured at harness meeting
ARARAT Harness Racing Club has a scheduled meeting on Remembrance Day and will have five races named after local veterans. Eddie McAdie, Rod Donaldson, Rod Lewis, Kev Bowles and Lyn Russell will all have races named after them at tomorrow’s meeting. It is the second year in a row where the Ararat Harness Racing Club […]
Father Andrew bids farewell
ARARAT’s Catholic Priest Father Andrew Hayes is preparing to bid farewell to the Gariwerd Parish after ten years of dedicated service and community.
Reflecting on his tenure, Father Andrew said after a decade in Ararat it was time for a change.
“Ten years is enough. People benefit from having a range of priests teaching them. It’s good to have new ideas and new places, the people here get to hear from someone else.”
Having also served in Swan Hill for nine years and Casterton for another nine before arriving in Ararat, Father Andrew feels it’s the right moment for a change.
Three new faces on council
THREE new people will join Ararat Rural City Council after the final votes were tallied yesterday from Octobers council election.
Seven councillors were confirmed by the Victorian Electoral Commission at 3pm yesterday.
They are first time councillors Teli Kaur, Peter Joyce and Luke Preston along with incumbents Jo Armstrong, Bob Sanders, Bill Waterston and Rob Armstrong.
Cr Peter Beales was defeated.
William is Lions Youth of the Year
WILLIAM Delaney was last week named Ararat Lions Club of Ararat Youth of the Year.
William is a year 11 student from Marian College who gave a persuasive speech about the plight of Australian businesses.
His efforts were rewarded by the three judges who were impressed by both his public speaking and his presentation at the interview.
Narrapumelap open this weekend
“Narrapumelap” open this weekend HISTORIC Narrapumelap, the 1873 bluestone mansion at Wickliffe will be open to the public this weekend Saturday 2nd November and Sunday 3rd November. The impressive French Gothic Revival architecture and stunning gardens will be open from 10.30am to 5.30pm each day. BYO picnic lunches are encouraged and a coffee van will […]