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Top gardens on show
LOCAL residents will have the chance to visit five beautiful gardens as part of today’s Ararat Retirement Village Ladies Auxiliary Open Gardens Day. Among the featured gardens are Bill and Penny Jones’s personal oasis in Banfield Street, which has been lovingly developed over the past 42 years. Bill and Penny have transformed their once bare […]
Manhari has big plans to grow recycling in Ararat
MANHARI Metals plans to expand its Ararat operation ten fold over the next few years as it grows its recycling operations.
Manhari purchased Marx Metal Recycling from Barry Marx over two years ago and have since invested heavily in improvements to the Elizabeth Street Site.
CEO Maddy Gupta took the Advocate on a tour of the facility recently, outlining plans to expand services and employment opportunities.
He said tyre recycling, e-waste, solar panels and improved safety for workers are all part of the plan.
Reflect and remember
On November 2nd, the community will gather for the third Suicide Prevention Memorial Walk, organised by the Ararat Suicide Prevention Awareness Group, an event aimed at raising awareness about suicide and offering a space for reflection and remembrance.
With startling statistics, like the fact that 1 in 2 young people are impacted by suicide by the time they turn 25, and that 3,214 Australians died by suicide in 2023, events like this walk are vital in encouraging conversations about mental health and providing support to those affected.
The walk, beginning at 11 am, will start at the Alexandra gardens and include a reflective walk around the lake.
One of our last pubs hits the market
THERE are fears that another of our country pubs could disappear if a buyer isn’t found for the Maroona Hotel.
The popular Maroona pub is a bit or a rarity these days and has survived where many other country pubs haven’t.
In recent years we’ve seen the closure of the Wickliffe, Elmhurst, Buangor and Willaura hotels as well as pub in Ararat like the Shire Hall, Rex and Terminus.
Maroona publican Margaret Wilson has been in business for 19 years, but told the Advocate it is time for someone new to take over.
The Wild West Comes to Willaura
A great night out in Willaura was the recent Murder Mystery Dinner at ‘Wild Will’s Saloon’.
The event was hosted by the Willaura & District Community Development Group, in partnership with Ararat Town Hall, and sponsorship was provided by Community Bank Willaura/Lake Bolac.
Dyson brings listening tour to Ararat
MOMENTUM continues to build for Alex Dyson’s independent campaign for Wannon at next year’s federal election, with more than 1,000 supporters online and more than 300 active volunteers. Alex’s listening tour is coming to Ararat next week where people can meet and discuss issues next Thursday 31 October from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at […]
Buy a bandana for sick kids
ARARAT’S Blooms Pharmacy has thrown its support behind Bandana Day to raise funds for young people impacted by cancer. Held on the second last Thursday in October, National Bandanna Day is the flagship fundraising and awareness campaign for the cancer charity Canteen. Not-for-profit Canteen provides free and tailored support to young people aged 12-25 whose […]
New Doctor arrives in Ararat
THERE’S a new addition at the Ararat Medical Centre with the arrival of Dr Azaz Ul Haq.
Dr Haq has arrived from Pakistan and is very enthusiastic about starting consulting with patients at the Ararat Medical Centre.