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The Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre is among the major projects Northern Grampians Shire Council is advocating for through its newly released 2026 Advocacy Prospectus, which outlines dozens of funding priorities across the municipality.

Growth at heart of council prospectus

CAPITAL support towards a $101–102 million hospital redevelopment, a $57.4 million science tourism attraction and completion of the Western Highway duplication between Ararat and

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Railway gallery volunteers, from left, Pauline Sherrifs, Shirley Burton, Linda Maher and Lisa Cator pictured with Cr Jenny Greenberger.

Funding boost for sport, arts and community groups

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

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

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

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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

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

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MP calls it quits

Andrew Kilmartin suddenly withdrew as the Liberal candidate for Ripon days before Christmas.

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Libs in limbo

Liberal candidate Andrew Kilmartin.

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Liberals select Ripon candidate

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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

Northern Grampians Shire Mayor, Karen Hyslop is encouraging all local residents to get behind Walks Against Family Violence, which will be held in Stawell and St Arnaud.

Campaigning for an end to family violence

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

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Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon

Northern Grampians Shire Councillors meet on Monday night to decide who will lead council for the next 12 months.

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Hyslop likely to continue as Mayor

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