News
Appeal underway
TOYS have begun arriving for the annual Ararat Relief Committee Toy Appeal. Ararat residents have always been incredibly generous towards the appeal and this year will be no exception. New toys are being sought for children up to 14 years old, which can be left at the Ararat Advocate office (next to the Post Office) […]
Carols cancelled
ARARAT’s popular Christmas Carols in the Alexandra Gardens have been cancelled for a second year in a row. Organisers made the heart breaking decision yesterday after weighing up whether there was enough time to put on the annual event. Ararat’s carols are one of the most popular events on the local calendar and in a […]
Nick Bush to return as EGHS CEO
The East Grampians Health Service Board is delighted to announce Nick Bush as Chief Executive, effective from 17 January, 2022. EGHS Board Chair Nancy Panter said Mr Bush was chosen after an extensive and extremely competitive selection process. “The number of highly experienced and motivated candidates applying for the position of EGHS Chief Executive, is […]
Push to unseat Tehan by independents
FEDERAL MP Dan Tehan could have some strong competition at next year’s election, with a growing number of people keen to see an independent MP elected. The group Voices of Wannon has been formed with an aim of finding an electable independent to take on Mr Tehan in the traditionally conservative seat. The group is […]
Max honoured for a lifetime of service
A distinguished 58-year service to the CFA has seen Moyston’s Max McLean honoured with a street named after him at the new CFA training centre in Ballan. Road four at the new facility is named McLean Street in recognition of Max McLean’s huge contribution to firefighting. Mr McLean first volunteered with CFA in 1963 at […]
Cloud over carols
THERE is uncertainty whether Ararat’s annual Carols by Candlelight evening will proceed next month, with the organising committee yet to speak with council about staging the event. The annual carols in the Alexandra Gardens are one of the most popular events on the local calendar and in a normal year would attract close to a […]
Wanted : Ararat’s next generation of firefighters
ARARAT Fire Brigade is on the hunt for a new generation of firefighters to be the future protectors of the community. Boys and girls aged between 11 and 15 are being encouraged to join the CFA Junior Development Program, which pre-prepares participants for firefighting duties. The program is run across 160 brigades in Victoria and […]
Planting begins
ARARAT Landcare members have started replanting hundreds of native trees and shrubs around Ararat’s iconic Green Hill Lake. Landcare members met with the Green Hill Lake Development Board in October to draw up plans to replant native species around the lake. The priority is a number of “bare” areas around the lake precinct comprising of […]