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Water woes in Elmhurst
GWMWater is working to improve the quality of the water supply to Elmhurst after a significant deterioration in recent weeks. Residents have complained that the water coming through their taps has an odour and is discoloured, making is unusable in most households. GWM Water says high levels of organic material have resulted in odour within […]
Festival pitch to businesses
ORGANISERS of Moyston’s fifth annual Pitch Festival are pleading with Ararat businesses to remain open throughout next month’s music event. More than 15,000 people will swamp the region from March 11 to 15 and are expected to inject $6 million into the local economy. Tickets for the festival sold out within minutes of going on […]
Heritage train coming to Ararat
RAIL enthusiasts are in for a rare treat later this month when the restored carriages of the 1937 Spirit of Progress will arrive in Ararat. Seymour Rail Heritage Centre is running the special train to Ararat on Saturday the 26th of February with 156 passengers. The diesel hauled train will stop for around two hours […]
Schools equipped with COVID arsenal
By Jack Ward. SCHOOLS will return next week equipped with new COVID-19 practices to help avoid more school closures in 2022. Ararat principals are optimistic about the year ahead thanks to the state government’s new measures to minimise the disruption to learning, however, they admit it is hard to predict the impact isolation requirements will […]
Not many RATS in the Rat
RAPID Antigen Tests (RATS) remain scarce across Ararat Rural City, despite the Federal Government saying the situation is improving. The Ararat Advocate contacted pharmacists and supermarkets across Ararat Rural City yesterday, with only Ritchies IGA stocking tests. “We did get some thins morning but they will be sold out pretty soon,” a Ritchies employee said. […]
Social nights aim to tackle loneliness
A local group plans to tackle social isolation head on with the commencement of regular social nights for Ararat residents. Ararat Suicide Prevention Awareness Group recently received $1,228 funding from Ararat Wind Farm to help fund fortnightly social nights for people experiencing loneliness and isolation. The first social event will be held on Tuesday the […]
Detox your home
IF you’re moving house, clearing out the shed, or just want to make your home safer, then Detox Your Home Day is a great way to dispose of dangerous chemicals for free. Ararat Rural City Council are again partnering with Sustainability Victoria to deliver Detox Your Home Day. Household chemicals can be dangerous if left around the home – posing risks to children and pets.
Popular kebab shop closes
A popular Ararat eatery has closed its doors, much to the dismay of its local clientele. Ararat Kebab House has been run for the past four and a half years by Eyan Habib and his family, but they recently made the decision to move on. In a post on social media, Mr Habib said it […]