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2 months ago | 
westvicnews.com.au | Craig Wilson
General News Friday, March 7 marked a new era for the Stawell Times-News. That day's edition is the first published by West Vic News Pty Ltd – our small publishing business based in Ararat which also includes two other newspapers – the Ararat Advocate and the Pyrenees Advocate. The addition of the Stawell Times-News to our company is an enormously important step because it gives us three adjoining marketplaces.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
theadvocate.net.au | Craig Wilson
AFTER a tough few weeks, Pomonal and Halls Gap have reopened their doors to visitors this week after authorities declared the Grampians bushfire contained. Local businesses were upbeat when the Advocate visited yesterday morning despite many losing tens of thousands of dollars in lost trade due to road closures.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
theadvocate.net.au | Craig Wilson
YOUNG Ararat bowler Ruby Jackson has been selected to play with the Murray Mallee Bushrangers in the prestigious Flapper Shield. The statewide tournament which is for under eighteen bowlers will be held at the Sebastopol Club on the 15th of January. Ruby has been training for the event on Monday nights for the past five weeks at the Sebastopol Club with the Ballarat Nuggets which is for players aged eight to sixteen.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
theadvocate.net.au | Craig Wilson
ARARAT parkrun welcomed in 2025 with a New Year’s Day run. 55 people were up early on New Years morning to kick off a healthy 2025 with a run around Ararat’s Alexandra Gardens. The participants included a number of visitors from across Australia and one from Sussex in the United Kingdom. Organiser Tricia Ruthen said Parkrun encourage people of all ages and fitness to get involved.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
theadvocate.net.au | Craig Wilson
MEMBER for Ripon Martha Haylett remains confident extra weekend train services will be delivered for the Ararat line in 2025. The Victorian Government has confirmed planning has begun for additional weekend train services to Ararat and Beaufort. In the 2023 state budget, the government announced two additional weekend services on Saturday and Sunday. It means Ararat and Beaufort will have five services to and from Melbourne each day of the week.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
theadvocate.net.au | Craig Wilson
Southern Cloud finds a new homeAN important part of Ararat’s history has found its final resting placeSouthern Cloud was the creation of the late Eric ‘Whirley’ Wilson, originally made for the 1958 Golden Gateway Festival. Known affectionately as “The Old Bomb”, the novelty car appeared in no fewer than eight Moomba parades and has been a highlight at countless community gatherings around the Ararat district. Unlock full access to The Ararat Advocate - Subscribe today!
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
theadvocate.net.au | Craig Wilson
Upgrade in 2025 for killer intersection A dangerous intersection on the Glenelg Highway will soon see improvements to slow down traffic. The intersection of the highway with the Eurambeen-Streatham Road at Streatham has long been regarded as dangerous with several accidents and a recent fatality. A woman died after a crash at the intersection in October. A government spokesperson confirmed to […]
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
theadvocate.net.au | Craig Wilson
THE 2025 Forage and Feast Festival is set to put local producers in the spotlight over coming weeks. A collaborative event from Central Highlands Growers and Producers Hub, the festival spans a number of municipalities, offering a wide range of unique experiences which allow our regional producers to show their passion for their craft. Participants include Pomonal Estate, Black and Ginger, Mt Langi Ghiran and Grampians Estate.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
theadvocate.net.au | Craig Wilson
ON 19 January, the Bill Waterston Skate Park in central Ararat will host its first Skate Park Leagues (SPL) event as part of the 2025 Melbourne Metro Series. The grassroots competition will bring up to 600 participants to the park to showcase their skills in skateboarding, BMX, and scootering, all taking place on the ramps and rails of our facility.
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Dec 26, 2024 | 
theadvocate.net.au | Craig Wilson
LES Gason is arguably one of Ararat’s most significant businessmen. For decades, he has been at the helm of local manufacturing business A.F. Gason. He’s seen a lot of change and employed a lot of people since starting at the company more than 60 years ago, but just before Christmas he officially retired. At 83, Les has held a leadership role at the business almost all of his life. Unlock full access to The Ararat Advocate - Subscribe today!
