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Council & Politics

Sally Jones will be Pyrenees Shire’s Interim CEO while they search for a replacement for Jim Nolan.

Sally Jones appointed as Interim CEO

PYRENEES Shire Council has appointed Sally Jones as its Interim Chief Executive Officer with the imminent departure of Jim Nolan. Ms Jones will take up the role on Monday 3 August

5 July, 2026

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Wannon MP Dan Tehan said a coalition with One Nation isn't on the cards.

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No Coalition with One Nation says Tehan

Megan Read has been selected as the Liberals candidate for Ripon.

Libs finally make their pick

Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and Nationals Leader Danny O’Brien say infrastructure spending in regional Victoria will increase to 25 per cent if they can form government in November. Photo AAP.

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Coalition guarantees a fair share

Mayors met at Natte Yallock on Monday to push their case for improved funding. Pictured are Moorabool Mayor Steve Venditti-Taylor, Golden Plains Shire Mayor Owen Sharkey, Ballarat Mayor Tracey Hargreaves, Hepburn Shire Mayor Tony Clark and Pyrenees Shire Mayor Damian Ferrari. Photo by Craig Wilson.

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Mayors unite over ageing roads and bridges

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Pyrenees Shire Council CEO Jin Nolan with Mayor Damian Ferrari.

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Council CEO resigns

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

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One Nation eyes Lowan and Ripon

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

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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

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

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

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

Tehan resigns from front bench, runs for deputy

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