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Feb 27, 2025 | araratadvertiser.com.au | Sheryl Lowe

The power of the written word can change lives, move mountains or even transport you to another time and place, but for Graeme Bailey, it created an understanding of his circumstances and the reason behind his desire to spread cheer in his community with a wave and a smile. On Friday, February 14, the Ararat Advertiser printed a story about Graeme Bailey, the man on the corner.

Feb 27, 2025 | araratadvertiser.com.au | Sheryl Lowe

The East Grampians Rural Pipeline Project's completion has been a topic of conversation among farmers and landholders who are concerned about lengthy project delays. But a spokesperson for GWM Water advised that it has received critical planning approval, which will allow work to commence in zone four of the project. "Zone four will extend the rural water supply to landholders in Willaura and Moyston," they said.

Feb 27, 2025 | araratadvertiser.com.au | Sheryl Lowe

A spokesperson for Northern Grampians Crime Investigation Detectives issued the following report after burglary and false claims led to the arrests of three men in Ararat. "Northern Grampians Crime Investigation Unit Detectives have charged three men following an alleged burglary at a service station in Ararat on Thursday, February 6. "A 30-year-old Ararat man has been charged with burglary and making a false report to police.

Feb 26, 2025 | araratadvertiser.com.au | Adam Spencer

A teenager has been arrested, accused of smashing almost 100 windows at a primary school in Ballarat East. File picture by Adam TraffordA teenager has been arrested for allegedly smashing almost 100 windows at a primary school in Ballarat East. Police were called to Canadian Lead Primary School on Otway Street South about 7.40pm on Wednesday, February 26, following reports the windows had been damaged.

Feb 26, 2025 | araratadvertiser.com.au | Alex Dalziel

A Ballarat mother has been charged with forging her ex-husband's signature on private school enrolment forms, and then pressing her former spouse for increased child support payments. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaThe woman cannot be named for legal reasons.