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.

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/)

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, women keep fit despite gym closures and school students dust off their uniforms.

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/)

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 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/)

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 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/)

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 and a story of tragedy instils resilience. All that and more.

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/)

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 you need to cope with lockdown 2.0.

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 musical and the Aradale book launches at the asylum.

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:

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 Shiraz, the Lions Club continue planning for their district convention and Ararat College appoints its first female principal.

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: