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It’s official – Alex Dyson’s campaign for Wannon was one of the best funded in Australia. It included a permanent campaign hub in Ararat and extensive advertising.

Dyson’s Wannon campaign among Australia’s best funded

THIS year’s federal election campaign in Wannon was officially a big spending affair. Whilst the major party federal campaign contributions for 2025 are still shrouded in secrecy,

27 October, 2025

This mixed doubles contest between Elmshurst/Amphitheatre and Crowlands was the set of the day with Elmshurst/Amphitheatre winning the set 9-7. PHOTO: MEL MURNANE

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Warm Start to the Season as Tennis Returns Across the District

Most of Victoria will be impacted by today's strong winds.

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Damaging winds forecast today

Damaging winds are predicted for our region tomorrow and the CFA is urging people to rethink any plans to burn off.

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Ensure burn offs are out ahead of windy weather

Lucas resident Nathan Anderson has confirmed he will seek preselection to become the Liberal candidate for Ripon.

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Ripon heats up

Avoca claimed their third premiership in a row in the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League

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Saturday Scoreboard

It’s that time of year when magpies and other native birds start swooping. Picture credit - CSIRO.

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Look up! Swooping season is here again

Pictured are Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong, Ararat Legacy President Kev Bowls, Ararat RSL President Frank Neulist, Greg Johnstone, Ararat RSL committee member Greg Dalmayer, James Moriarty, Bruce McLean, Ararat RSL Vice. President Scott Rigby, Ararat RSL committee member Barry Sertori, Ron Jensen and buglar Rod Lewin.

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In memory of Vietnam Veterans

Blizzard aims to qualify for second Winter Olympics - feature photo

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Blizzard aims to qualify for second Winter Olympics

Ripon MP Martha Haylett joined other stake holders at Fern Tree Campground on Tuesday to inspect work to restore the popular attraction. Pictured are (front row) Joel Chadwick (Mid West Tourism), David Petty (District Manager, Parks Victoria), Martha Haylett MP, Ray Davies (Pyrenees Shire) along with (back row) Siobhan Rogan (Parks Victoria), Gordon Robson (Parks Victoria), Alana Burge (Pyrenees Shire) and Kyra Winduss (Parks Victoria). Photo by Craig Wilson.

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Recovery continues at Mount Buangor State Park

Potholes have opened up on the Western Highway from Ararat to Ballarat following recent rain. PHOTO: ELLEN ANDERSON

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Roads deteriorate after recent rain

Yet another death on the Western Highway has prompted Ripon MP Martha Haylett to call for urgent steps to improve driver safety.

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MP urges action to improve highway safety

Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong (left) with the woman she hopes to unseat, Ripon MP Martha Haylett. Photo by Craig Wilson.

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Armstrong eyes off Ripon

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