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Geoff Penna is one of the few remaining Justice’s of the Peace in the region.

JPs providing a valuable service

The role of a Justice of the Peace (JP) may not be widely discussed, but it remains an invaluable service for communities, particularly in regional areas.

1 April, 2025

Mayor Jo Armstrong and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett check out the location of Ararat’s proposed new dog park in Centenary Park.

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Dog park gets state funding

Gorrin Village’s Barb Jardine along with auxiliary members Helen Boling, Joy Wheeler and Nola Pugh enjoy the newly installed shaded area at Gorrin Village.

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New shade for village residents

The Rotary Orchid Glasshouse will be removed after a vote by council. The historic McCulloch fountain will be clearly visible in the gardens once the glasshouse is removed.

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Council agrees to dismantle orchid glasshouse

Ararat Lions were part of last year’s Volunteers Expo. Photo by Craig Wilson.

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Get Involved: Volunteer Expo returns next month

Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King joined Wannon candidate Fiona MacKenzie and Ripon MP Martha Haylett in Buangor to announce a major upgrade of six level crossings in Ararat Rural City.

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Rail crossing upgrade to improve safety motorists and passengers.

Mark McLean and Deb Nitchke from Wimmera Catchment Management Authority sample local waterways.

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Cutting-edge technology aids research

Headspace promise – Head of Psychology at Federation University Dr Megan Jenkins, Mayor Jo Armstrong, EGHS Director of Community Services Sarah Woodburn, EGHS CEO Nick Bush, Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley, Wannon MP Dan Tehan and One Red Tree Directors Tammie Meehan and Carly McKinnis at last week’s announcement.

Mental health promise

Bruno Andrade bids farewell to Ararat City Band.

Passing the baton

Local driving instructor Peter Bowen hopes that if the P Plate age drops that stringent measures will be put in place to ensure safety on our roads.

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Calls grow to drop P-Plate age

Inspector Matt Flood, Senior Seargeant Elissa Smith join Senior Seargent Liam McMahon to celebrate Superintendent Sharon McCrory's (centre) 40 years of service.

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Forty years on the force

Farmer Archie Conboy in a dry paddock waiting for the connection of the East Grampians Pipeline.

Scaled back and late – farmers vent anger at delayed pipeline

Friends of J Ward joined with Ararat’s Cemetery Trust and members of the public to unveil the new memorial at Ararat Cemetery.

Patients and inmates remembered

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