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Council & Politics

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson with successful candidate David Farley last night. Photo by AAP.

One Nation eyes Lowan and Ripon

Emboldened by securing its first lower-house election victory in Farrer, One Nation figureheads have signalled more seats could fall. One Nation has warned it is coming for more

10 May, 2026

Nationals Leader Danny O'Brien with Ripon candidate Jo Armstrong and Lowan MP Emma Kealy.

Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon

Council has agreed to fund upgrades of the solar lighting at several town entrance signs.

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Council moves to fix failing solar lights

Council CEO Dr Tim Harrison believes Ararat is in a good position to secure funding commitments in the lead-up to November’s election.

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Council to finalise election “wishlist”

Former Ripon MP Louise Staley hopes to be selected for the number two spot on the Liberals ticket for Western Victoria.

Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate

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Council hopes to secure funding for the next stages of the redevelopment of Beaufort Caravan Park after the successful completion of stage one of the project. Pictured are former Mayor Tanya Kehoe, Member for Ripon Martha Haylett and Pyrenees Shire CEO Jim Nolan at the opening of new cabins in 2025.

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Council to lobby for key projects

Council is currently accepting tenders to seal Alexandra Avenue, one of a number of projects to be completed this financial year.

Urban roads to be sealed

Victorian Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos said newly-introduced council rate reforms were designed to ensure people were treated with dignity when circumstances changed.

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New rules aim to ease rate pressure

Work on the Buangor-Ben Nevis Road bridge are progressing well with piling works now complete.

Buangor Ben-Nevis bridge works reach construction milestone

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Wannon MP Dan Tehan hopes to become the new Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party.

Tehan resigns from front bench, runs for deputy

Mayor Bob Sanders (right) dropped by on Liesa Iezikil from Were Knot Crazy to see the benefits of council’s Facade Grants Program.

Businesses benefit from Facade Grant support

Ararat resident Louise Staley is hoping to be selected as the Liberal candidate for Western Victoria marking a return to politics.

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Staley seeks Liberal comeback

Upper house MP Joe McCracken will not contest his seat at this year's election.

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MP calls it quits

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