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Council & Politics

Nationals Leader Danny O'Brien with Ripon candidate Jo Armstrong and Lowan MP Emma Kealy.

Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon

THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their candidate for the seat of Ripon for November’s state election. The announcement was made by Nationals Leader

14 April, 2026

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

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

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

Tehan resigns from front bench, runs for deputy

Ararat resident Louise Staley is hoping to be selected as the Liberal candidate for Western Victoria marking a return to politics.

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Staley seeks Liberal comeback

Upper house MP Joe McCracken will not contest his seat at this year's election.

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MP calls it quits

Amphitheatre Road will see the speed limit reduced to 60km/h.

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Speed limit reductions to improve road safety

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Liberal candidate Andrew Kilmartin.

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Liberals select Ripon candidate

Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster hopes the Coalition's decision to back away from netz zero emission targets is a step towards achieving tangible results for local residents.

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Mallee MP pleased with net zero decision

Council has set out a long term vision for the Waubra Recreation Reserve.

Long-term vision adopted for Waubra Reserve

Ballarat Councillor Samantha McIntosh is seen as the frontrunner for Liberal preselection.

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Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon

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