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Noah's Ark could be between Greater and Lesser Mt. Ararat - Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am
Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.amNoah's Ark could be between Greater and Lesser Mt. AraratInformation-Analytic Agency NEWS.amNoah's Ark could be between Greater Mt. Ararat and Lesser Mt. Ararat, renowned Russian mountaineer Vladimir Shatayev told Interfax News Agency. “Even if it is located atop Mount Ararat, it is solely in the restricted zone. There is an object of secret ...

Builder collapse halts Ararat prison - The Age
The AgeBuilder collapse halts Ararat prisonThe AgeTHE future of Victoria's newest jail at Ararat - needed to cope with soaring rates of imprisonment - is in limbo after the project builder collapsed, freezing work on construction sites across the country. The failure of St Hilliers Construction means ...St Hilliers to reopen four more sitesNinemsnState Government's $400 million prison in Ararat in limbo after builder goes bustHerald SunConsortium to be held to account for prison projectABC OnlineArarat Advertiser -Sydney Morning Heraldall 65 news articles »

Ararat prison builder goes into liquidation - Weekly Times Now
The AgeArarat prison builder goes into liquidationWeekly Times NowA COMPANY building a $350 million expansion of Ararat Prison in central Victoria has gone into liquidation, with the loss of hundreds of jobs. St Hilliers Ararat Pty Ltd was part of a consortium contracted for the public-private partnership project.Vic Govt says no to jail bailoutABC OnlineThousands in limbo as builder goes bustNinemsnConstruction workers stranded by collapse of companyHerald SunBallarat Courier -Trading Room -Business Spectatorall 96 news articles »

Hope for builders - Coffs Coast Advocate
Yahoo!7 NewsHope for buildersCoffs Coast AdvocateThe company went into administration last Wednesday after its sister firm St Hilliers Ararat Pty Ltd got into financial difficulty. But in a sign business is returning to normal for St Hilliers Construction, administrators announced that four of its ...St Hilliers to reopen four more sitesNinemsnall 7 news articles »

Salvos offering hope - Ararat Advertiser
Salvos offering hopeArarat AdvertiserARARAT - Door knockers will be out in force this weekend collecting for the Salvation Army's Red Shield appeal and its national programs, but at grass roots level, the Ararat Salvation Army Corps is hard at work in the Ararat region offering support to ...and more »

Community can't afford to lose DPI jobs - Ararat Advertiser
Community can't afford to lose DPI jobsArarat AdvertiserARARAT - Ararat Rural City Council has hit out at the State Government following last week's announcement that the Ararat office of the Department of Primary Industries will close. The closure will see the loss of 12 jobs and relocation of staff to ...and more »

Ararat jail rescue plan - The Age
The AgeArarat jail rescue planThe AgeThe government has confirmed a report in The Saturday Age that the $400 million medium security facility at Ararat, a public-private partnership, is in financial trouble and behind schedule. The prison is due for completion in the second half of this ...Spreading the pain of PPPsSydney Morning HeraldConcerns prison delays to put guards at riskABC Localall 13 news articles »

Rats face arch rivals - Ararat Advertiser
Rats face arch rivalsArarat AdvertiserBY SAM SHALDERS ARARAT - The Ararat Rats will be looking to keep their winning streak alive and reclaim the Perc Bushby Cup when they host arch-rivals Stawell on Sunday in round five of the Wimmera Football League. Last week Ararat got its hands on the ...Warriors season on the lineSummit Sunall 4 news articles »

Pilot town manager proposes water increase - Mount Airy News
Pilot town manager proposes water increaseMount Airy NewsDearmin said because of the debt service on a project from 1997-98 when the town spent $1.4 million on water and sewer lines to the Ararat River, rates need to go up just to keep the budget on track. He proposed a $1.52 increase to the bill base of ...and more »

Council demands meeting with Premier - Ararat Advertiser
Council demands meeting with PremierArarat AdvertiserARARAT - Ararat Rural City Council is demanding an urgent meeting with the Premier of Victoria Ted Baillieu following the announcement that the Hopkins Correctional Centre worksite has been shut down and that the Department of Primary Industries Ararat ...

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