Ararat's Latest
By Jack Ward
In the year of the pandemic, award-winning youth journalist, Jack Ward, kept the community of Ararat updated with the latest news, information and alerts. Ararat’s Latest streamed live on Facebook, available for catch up on podcasting apps. More @ jacktward.com
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25 Ararat's Year in Review
In the last episode of Ararat's Latest, Jack Ward reflects on 2020 in Ararat. A year of challenges, adversity, resilience and kindness. A year we will never forget. Catch up on past episodes by visiting your favourite po… -
24 Djab Wurrung Embassy disassembled
This week on Ararat’s Latest, Jack Ward speaks with a local Djab Wurrung supporter calling for kindness. Also, dance studios and indoor fitness facilities reopen, Corrections Victoria and Neighbourhood House partner up, a new novel tells an … -
23 Gyms closed: 'Get us back in there'
This week on Ararat’s Latest, Jack Ward speaks with Western Victoria Wine Challenge president, Simon Fennell, about this year's event. Also, the Grampians Pyrenees PCP launches new resources, university students continue to study from home, … -
22 #BeanResilient is brewing
This week on Ararat’s Latest, Jack Ward speaks with local artist Jill Richardson about her art returning home to Queensland. Also, Sicilians' Bud Bourizk explains the 'terrible' seating restrictions, the Ararat Lions Club convention moves on… -
21 Beauty is back
This week on Ararat’s Latest, beauty therapists rejoice - Daniel Andrews allows them to open two and a half months earlier than first planned. Also, snakes begin to reappear as the weather warms, the Medical Centre is set up for ongoing tele… -
20 Roadmap out of lockdown
This week on Ararat’s Latest, Jack Ward has all the details on the roadmap out of lockdown - what does today's announcement mean for Ararat? Also, the smiling faces of Ararat's Legatees were absent this Legacy Badge Week, Ararat Market organ… -
19 Generous donations help smash goal
This week on Ararat’s Latest, Jack Ward speaks with the organisers of the successful allergy and anaphylaxis fundraiser. Also, new data shows the impact of our furry friends in lockdown, AME employs local students to fill an employment gap a… -
18 Ararat back in lockdown
This week on Ararat’s Latest, Jack Ward speaks with a parenting duo who have the university qualifications to handle remote learning. Also, more weddings have been thrown into disarray, Ararat College launches its alumni program and the tips… -
17 Sewers swamped with mask orders
This week on Ararat’s Latest, Jack Ward speaks with a local sewer who has been working around the clock to fulfil hundreds of face mask orders. Also, the Ararat Eisteddfod has been cancelled, a 15-year-old is planning to direct her debut mus… -
16 Business leader calls for further support
This week on Ararat’s Latest, Jack Ward speaks live with Greater Ararat Business Network President Maria Whitford about what the Melbourne lockdown means for business locally. Also, three wineries join forces to showcase the region's peppery…