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24.01.2022 REGIONAL VICTORIA REOPENING ROADMAP
22.01.2022 WORKING FROM HOME ALLOWS TREE CHANGE Working from home has given Ararat’s newest residents the ability to ditch their city lifestyle for a more affordable country option. LISTEN NOW VIA kite.link/araratslatest20
21.01.2022 AUTHOR LAUNCHES ARADALE NOVEL A LOVE for Ararat has influenced a Melbourne author’s debut novel set at the infamous Aradale. J Ward volunteer Melissa Brown has penned Number 1 Flint Hill, a historical novel that follows the love story of a doctor who falls in love whilst working at Aradale.... LISTEN: kite.link/araratslatest24 BUY BOOK: mulysa.online/mulysa-books
20.01.2022 LIVE | Ararat’s Latest Episode 21 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 telehealth and schools remind students to look after themselves these school holidays. Journalist Jack Ward brings you the latest in Ararat news every second Sunday @ 5pm. Ararat’s Latest streams live on Faceb...ook, available for catch-up on your favourite podcasting apps. THEME MUSIC: Merry Go Round by Arnav Srivastav (Approved by Artist) OTHER MUSIC: Limit 70 Music from https://filmmusic.io "Limit 70" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licen//4.0/)
19.01.2022 TIPS TO PERFECT YOUR SUMMER VEGGIES The arrival of spring will see green thumbs beginning to prepare and plant their summer crop of vegetables. Permaculture designer and Ararat Food Growers Inc president, Carolyn Gemmell, said it’s an interesting time of the year that requires veggie growers to consider the elements.... Hear more from Carolyn in this week's episode. LISTEN NOW: kite.link/araratslatest21
19.01.2022 YOUR SAY | Should telehealth continue beyond the pandemic? Visit the Ararat's Latest Facebook or Instagram Story to cast your vote. Ararat's Latest airs Sunday, 5pm here on Facebook.
18.01.2022 BEAUTY IS BACK: 'I am a little bit shocked' Passionate campaigning from the beauty industry - spearheaded by SKINCO owner Sarah Holland - convinced the government to alter their roadmap this week. Sarah and Kaye Poyner Beauty Therapy join me in this week's episode.... LISTEN NOW: kite.link/araratslatest21
18.01.2022 ABSENT SMILES THIS LEGACY BADGE WEEK The Legacy Week Badge Appeal is Legacy’s principal fundraising activity but the smiling faces of Ararat’s legatees were absent from local streets this year. Legacy Badge Chairman Kevin Bowles explains.... LISTEN NOW VIA kite.link/araratslatest20
17.01.2022 DANCERS BACK IN THE STUDIO Dance schools have been quick to get their students back in the studio, following an easing of restrictions to allow indoor non-contact recreation for those under 18. Adult classes have also returned with a limit of 10 people and density rules.... Jack speaks with Dynamic Dance Ararat and Ararat Dance Centre in this week's show. LISTEN: kite.link/araratslatest24
17.01.2022 LIVE | Ararat’s Latest Episode 22 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 online, Resilient Ararat's campaign is brewing and market organisers are seeking volunteers. Journalist Jack Ward brings you the latest in Ararat news every second Sunday @ 5pm. Ararat’s Latest streams live ...on Facebook, available for catch-up on your favourite podcasting apps. THEME MUSIC: Merry Go Round by Arnav Srivastav (Approved by Artist) OTHER MUSIC: Limit 70 Music from https://filmmusic.io "Limit 70" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licen//4.0/)
16.01.2022 ARARAT'S YEAR IN REVIEW Join Jack Ward next Thursday, December 31st, for a look back on the ups and downs of 2020 in our community. The last episode of Ararat's Latest will stream live on Facebook at 5pm with highlights of this unprecedented year. Available for catch-up on podcasting apps.
15.01.2022 SSSSNAKES ARE BEGINNING TO REAPPEAR Snake catchers are preparing for a busy season with more people spending time at home. Licensed snake catcher Gianni Hodgson is expecting to receive additional calls this year as a result of the working from home restrictions.... LISTEN NOW: kite.link/araratslatest21
11.01.2022 YOUR SAY | Should regional Victoria's next step depend on Melbourne? Visit the Ararat's Latest Facebook or Instagram Story to cast your vote. Ararat's Latest airs Sunday, 5pm here on Facebook.
11.01.2022 POPULAR THEATRE RESTAURANT CANCELLED Ararat Theatre Company has cancelled its end-of-year theatre restaurant. The latest cancellation in a long list of annual performances. LISTEN VIA kite.link/araratslatest20
11.01.2022 ARARAT'S ROADMAP OUT Premier Daniel Andrews is addressing the media at 12pm today, revealing the government's roadmap to ease COVID-19 restrictions. Join me at 5pm this afternoon on Ararat's Latest for the breakdown of what today's announcement means for you, your business and the state.... I'll also have the rest of this fortnight's local news. Join me @ 5pm.
10.01.2022 BREAKING: AUTHORITIES ON ALERT New Year's Eve celebrations will have to be scaled back after Victoria recorded another three new community coronavirus cases today. Masks will become mandatory indoors again in Victoria from 5pm and private gatherings are now reduced from 30 to 15 across Victoria.
10.01.2022 COLLEGES HAVE A UNIFIED MESSAGE FOR STUDENTS All primary school students will return to school in the first week of term as normal but secondary school students will not return until the second week, in an effort to protect the General Assessment Test. I caught up with Marian College's head of wellbeing, Steph, and Ararat College's welfare officer, Taylah, to discuss the importance of student wellbeing.... LISTEN NOW: kite.link/araratslatest21
07.01.2022 LIVE | Ararat’s Latest Episode 24 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 Aradale love story and the King of the Hill is cancelled. Journalist Jack Ward brings you the latest in Ararat news every second Sunday @ 5pm. Ararat’s Latest streams live on Facebook, available for catch-...up on your favourite podcasting apps. THEME MUSIC: Merry Go Round by Arnav Srivastav (Approved by Artist) OTHER MUSIC: Limit 70 Music from https://filmmusic.io "Limit 70" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licen//4.0/)
07.01.2022 DJAB WURRUNG SUPPORTERS CALL FOR KINDNESS Ararat was swarmed by Victoria Police this week to clear protesters out of the Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy and surrounding camps. Contractors cut down what the Djab Wurrung Embassy calls a "directions tree" on Monday before an injunction halted further work from taking place.... Social media was quick to light up with debate but many have been concerned by the attitudes of some individuals. A group of local supporters have called for a kind discussion online, instead of hateful attacks and racist slurs. Local Casey Baxter spoke with Jack in this week's episode. LISTEN: kite.link/araratslatest24
07.01.2022 MINDFUL BUSINESSES GAIN STRATEGIES AT VITAL TIME Business owners and employees attended a mindfulness webinar with Meagan Ward on Wednesday night, thanks to the Greater Ararat Business Network and Resilient Ararat. GAB Network President Maria Whitford shares the details in this week's podcast.... LISTEN NOW @ kite.link/araratslatest20
06.01.2022 YOUR SAY | Will you consider 'working from home' as an option after the pandemic? Facebook isn't allowing polls at the moment so please visit the Ararat's Latest Facebook or Instagram Story to cast your vote this week. Ararat's Latest airs Sunday, 5pm here on Facebook.
06.01.2022 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY! Today we celebrate the power of podcasts. There have been 21 episodes of Ararat's Latest to date and the response from you, the Ararat community, continues to be nothing but positive. Thank you! Podcasting has become a modern medium and with so much content on offer, it's a fantastic opportunity to recognise your favourite news, comedy, true crime, interview and lifestyle pods.... Why not leave Ararat's Latest a review? kite.link/araratslatest Join Jack Ward on Sunday at 5pm for the latest in Ararat news.
05.01.2022 UNLIKELY PARTNERSHIP HELPS MOST VULNERABLE Ararat Neighbourhood House and Corrections Victoria have formed a partnership to provide frozen meals for Ararat’s most vulnerable. Neighbourhood House manager, Lou Makin and staff member Natasha Hughes explained the initiative in this week's show.... LISTEN: kite.link/araratslatest24
05.01.2022 HEALTH SURVEY TO GAUGE CHANGES Health organisations have launched a COVID-19 community health survey to gauge changes within the region throughout isolation. LISTEN NOW VIA kite.link/araratslatest20
04.01.2022 MEDICAL CENTRE SETUP FOR ONGOING TELEHEALTH Technology has revolutionised the way Ararat Medical Centre cares for residents during the pandemic, and it seems likely that telehealth is here to stay. Practice manager, Garry Hurst, said it’s unlikely that they’ll reach a point where the technology will no longer be utilised.... I spoke with Garry in this week's episode. LISTEN NOW: kite.link/araratslatest21
03.01.2022 LIVE | Ararat’s Latest Episode 20 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 organisers are sticking by their plan to put community health first and working from home allows a family to move to Ararat. All that and more. Journalist Jack Ward brings you the latest in Ararat news every se...cond Sunday @ 5pm. Ararat’s Latest streams live on Facebook, available for catch-up on your favourite podcasting apps. THEME MUSIC: Merry Go Round by Arnav Srivastav (Approved by Artist) OTHER MUSIC: Limit 70 Music from https://filmmusic.io "Limit 70" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licen//4.0/)
02.01.2022 ARARAT MARKET STANCE REMAINS FIRM Outdoor markets have been given the green light to proceed during Stage 3 and Stage 4 restrictions but Ararat Market organisers are sticking by their plan to put community health first. LISTEN NOW VIA kite.link/araratslatest20
01.01.2022 GYMS ARE BACK: ANXIOUS RETURN INSIDE Local gym owner, Kelli Holtham-Felini, remains on edge as she plans to slowly ease back into a more extensive timetable. She explains how important hygiene is to her as she gets her clients back to work.... LISTEN: kite.link/araratslatest24
