Council & Politics

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett (second from right) met up with the road construction team of Michael, Jemma, Jack Miller and Liam last Friday as work was ramping up on the Western Highway duplication.

Work underway

AFTER a delay of eight years, work has commenced on the next stage of the Western Highway duplication between Buangor and Ararat. An army of road workers has converged on Ararat in

25 September, 2026

Central Goldfields Shire CEO Peter Harriott with Northern Grampians Mayor Karen Hyslop and Pyrenees Mayor Damian Ferrari at Natte Yallock last week.

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Liberals’ plan to make Ararat safer

Donna Buxton is One Nation's candidate for Ripon.

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Ripon candidate announced by One Nation

Phuong Au has been announced as Ararat Rural City's new CEO after a meeting of councillors tonight.

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Council appoints new CEO

Treasurer Colin Brooks held a round table meeting with local business and council leaders.

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Treasurer tackles regional issues

Megan Read has entered the race for Ripon, nominating the condition of roads and potholes her major concern.

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Council & Politics

Work underway

Councils unite to fight for region’s water rights

Audit validates years of road complaints

Ararat’s new dog park officially opens

The speech pathologist unable to speak

Nationals pledge help for country councils

On an island over farmer fines

More police to make Stawell safer

Liberals’ plan to make Ararat safer

Ripon candidate announced by One Nation

Council appoints new CEO

Treasurer tackles regional issues

Groundswell for change says Liberal candidate

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