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Council & Politics

Extra drought support has been extended to struggling farmers in Ararat Rural City.

Extra drought support for Ararat

FARMERS in Ararat Rural City will have access to additional drought funding announced by the Victorian Government.

11 June, 2025

Supporters of Alex Dyson (Independent), Kate Gazzard (Greens), Fiona Mackenzie (Labor) and Dan Tehan (Liberal) were lined up at the Ararat Early Voting Centre this week. Photo by Craig Wilson.

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Early voting begins

Alex Dyson’s campaign in Ararat is underway following an official.

Alex Dyson’s Ararat campaign kicks off

The Ararat Rural City Council funding to restore the historic Cobb & Co Staging Stables in Buangor. Picture supplied

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Council secures funding to repair Buangor's historic Cobb & Co stables

Sarah Hamilton of Zest Living Ararat and Ararat mayor Jo Armstrong are encouraging people to pick up a box and donate to the 2024 Reverse Advent Calendar campaign

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Ararat council, local businesses join forces to spread the festive spirit

Cr Jo Armstrong was elected as the Ararat Rural City Council mayor for the next 12 months. Picture supplied

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Former Ararat Rural City Council mayor Jo Armstrong returns to top job

Twelve hopeful candidates across the Ararat municipality are hoping to be elected to the council of seven seats for the next four years. Computer graphic

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Election candidates outline vision for Ararat council as voting begins Q2

Twelve hopeful candidates across the Ararat municipality are hoping to be elected to the council of seven seats for the next four years. Computer graphic

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Election candidates outline vision for Ararat council as voting begins

Teli Kaur has nominated for the Ararat City Council in the October elections 2024 Picture supplied

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Teli Kaur is a candidate for the Ararat City Council in October 2024

Bill Waterston has nominated for a return to Ararat City Council 2024 Picture supplied

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Bill Waterston is a candidate for Ararat City Council in 2024 election

Bob Sanders seeks re-election in Ararat Rural City upcoming election. Picture by Sheryl Lowe

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Bob Sanders seeks re-election in Ararat Rural City in the elections

Greenhill Lake Estate director Max Perovich, left, with Regional Development minister Gayle Tierney and Ararat Rural City Council mayor Bob Sanders. Picture by Ben Fraser

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Ararat's Greenhill Lake Estate nears completion with $950,000 investment

Ararat Rural City Council Cr Rob Armstrong, left, Ripon MP Martha Haylett, Federal Senator for Victoria Raff Ciccone, deputy mayor Jo Armstrong and Cr Gwenda Allgood enjoying the new facilities at the Gordon Street Recreation Reserve. Picture by Sheryl Lowe

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Major regional sporting precinct scores with clubs and enthusiasts

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