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World-class free WiFi coming in 2022
RESIDENTS, visitors and local businesses in Ararat and Lake Bolac will soon notice workers installing a world-class free public WiFi network that will improve connectivity and drive innovation. Member for Western Victoria and Minister for the Digital Economy, Jaala Pulford, joined Telstra Regional Manager Steve Tinker and council officials last Friday to announce the Victorian […]
Grain drive for Willaura Hospital
THE Willaura Hospital Auxiliary is running a grain drive this harvest, to raise funds for Willaura Health Care, incorporating Willaura Hospital and Parkland House Hostel. The Auxiliary’s major fundraiser is the popular Willaura Market, but this event was unable to go ahead in 2021 because of COVID-19 restrictions. Farming families now have an opportunity to […]
Get fire ready with free green waste vouchers
ARARAT residents will have another reason to clean up their backyard in preparation for the upcoming fire season thanks to free green waste vouchers from Ararat Rural City Council. As part of the annual Green Waste Disposal Program, council will distribute a Fire Preparedness Brochure containing two free green waste disposal vouchers to properties across […]
New vehicle for Ararat SES
THE Victorian Government has announced it will invest $70,000 into a new vehicle for Ararat SES. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford, today announced the Ararat SES Unit would receive funding to deliver a Toyota Hilux. This is one of 303 grants sharing in more than $14.3 million in funding under the government’s 2020-21 […]
Encouraging kids to swim
ARARAT Fitness Centre’s swim program is back with a splashing new curriculum to teach young residents how to swim. Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive, Tim Harrison, is pleased to see young swimmers embrace the swim school program. “Over 250 students are enrolled for this swim term which goes to show there’s confidence in the […]
Pyrenees “snubbed” in homebuyer scheme – Staley
Ripon MP Louise Staley has hit out at what she believes is blatant discrimination against prospective homebuyers in Pyrenees Shire. The State Government’s Homebuyer Fund provides eligible homebuyers with a contribution of up to 25% towards the purchase price of their property, reducing their minimum required deposit to 5% and avoiding the need to pay […]
Red Cross never stops
THROUGHOUT the pandemic, one of Australia’s most trusted organisations has been working behind the scenes looking after vulnerable people.
Tristar doctor shortage frustrates residents
AN Ararat resident has vented her frustration at the lack of appointments at the local Tristar Medical Clinic. Maree Murphy recently transferred her medical records from the Ararat Medical Centre to the Tristar clinic, but has now found making an appointment is near impossible. Tristar currently has a doctor available at the clinic just eight […]