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Council & Politics

The Ararat Library is about to get an external makeover with funding from the Victorian Government.

Ararat Library to get an external makeover

ARARAT Rural City Council has secured just over $51,000 from the State Government to deliver new improvements to the Ararat Library.

3 July, 2025

Council officers Jacinda Perry and Dennis Nikoltsis show off the new body cameras introduced by Pyrenees Shire Council.

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Improved safety measures for council officers

Ararat’s Punjabi community will be able to stage a festival thanks to a grant from Ararat Rural City Council.

Community grants approved

Big plans for the Prestige site. Pictured are Roshan Varughese, Kay Samuel, Sam Samuel, Shawn Samuel, Deputy Mayor Cr Bob Sanders, Shoba Samuel, Council CEO Dr Tim Harrison and John Matic at the site last Wednesday.

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New homes earmarked for Prestige site

Council has agreed to make public a report into the flooding of the Avoca Recreation Reserve.

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Report to be made public

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

Extra drought support for Ararat

Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking feedback on its draft budget.

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Council calls for feedback on 2025-26 Draft Budget

Nationals Leader David Littleproud announce an end to the coalition agreement pictured with local MP Dr Anne Webster.

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The Nationals go it alone

Northern Grampians Shire Council mayor Karen Hyslop

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Mayor appointed to advisory panel

Labor candidate for Mallee Greg Olsen (left) in Stawell this week with campaign workers Mick Monaghan, Jenny Purchase and Veronioca Monaghan.

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Is this the toughest gig in politics?

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

Member for Lowan Emma Kealy and Nationals Leader Danny O’Brien were in Halls Gap this week to discuss local concerns following the recent Grampians bushfire.

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“I’m all ears” – Nationals leader discusses bushfire response

Halls Gap’s Paper Scissors Rock had its lease changed at the March NGSC council meeting to allow third-party alcohol to be served in more external areas.

Stawell News, Halls Gap News

March council meeting; lease change accepted to satisfy liquor laws

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