General News
19 April, 2026
Greens unveil their man for Ripon
FORMER Hepburn Shire Mayor Tim Drylie has been chosen as the Victorian Greens candidate for Ripon. Mr Drylie is a Hepburn Shire councillor, father of three and community leader.

He has helped build local sustainability initiatives, leads a local Repair Café, serves as President of a local business and tourism group, and has a long involvement in music and community theatre.
He says he’s aware how regional communities are being squeezed by the rising cost of living, housing stress, climate impacts and stretched local services.
The Greens website states “Tim brings strong governance experience, practical leadership and a long record of community action.
“He believes regional communities deserve honest representation, genuine consultation and decisions made in the public interest, not corporate greed,” the website said.