Council & Politics

Ararat Genealogical Society hopes an unnamed laneway will be named after Chinese pioneer Mow Fung.

Push to honour Chinese pioneer

THE naming of a lane running between Banfield Street and George Road is heating up with local historians proposing a name linked to Ararat’s Chinese heritage.

29 July, 2026

Jacinta Allan arrives at the Labor caucus meeting this morning.

Local News

'Goodbye': premier bows out of Labor leadership contest

Ben Carroll is replacing Jacinta Allan as Victoria's premier four months out from a state election.

Local News

Ben Carroll crowned Labor leader after caucus stoush

Claudia Haenel is likely to be announced as Labor’s candidate for Lowan in coming weeks.

Stawell News

Lowan remains a desert for political candidates

Deputy Premier Ben Carroll with Premier Jacina Allan. Photo AAP.

Local News

Defiant premier to fight for leadership if challenged

Nationals candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong has welcomed the Coalition’s commitment to upgrade country roads.

Local News

Campaign office opens as Armstrong eyes Ripon

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

Local News

Council & Politics

Push to honour Chinese pioneer

'Goodbye': premier bows out of Labor leadership contest

Ben Carroll crowned Labor leader after caucus stoush

Lowan remains a desert for political candidates

Defiant premier to fight for leadership if challenged

$5 billion pledge to fix roads

CCTV push reaches Opposition Leader

Councils unite for improved funding model

Hotel changes approved after split vote

Gentleman Jim exits the building

Sally Jones appointed as Interim CEO

Campaign office opens as Armstrong eyes Ripon

No Coalition with One Nation says Tehan

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