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Council & Politics

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

Lowan remains a desert for political candidates

THE safe National Party seat of Lowan isn’t attracting much interest with an election just four months away. Unlike the neighbouring marginal seat of Ripon where five candidates

27 July, 2026

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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

$5 billion pledge to fix roads

Victorian Nationals leader Danny O’Brien, Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and Member for Lowan Emma Kealy during a stop in Stawell as part of Ms Wilson’s regional Fresh Start tour.

Stawell News

CCTV push reaches Opposition Leader

Pyrenees Shire has joined with other councils to push for improved funding from the Commonwealth to finance the upgrade of facilities things like local pools.

Avoca News, Beaufort News

Councils unite for improved funding model

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Hotel changes approved after split vote - feature photo

Great Western News

Hotel changes approved after split vote

Jim Nolan officially retires yesterday as the CEO of Pyrenees Shire.

Avoca News, Beaufort News

Gentleman Jim exits the building

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

Avoca News, Beaufort News

Sally Jones appointed as Interim CEO

National’s candidate Jo Armstrong sets up her campaign office in the heart of Ararat.

Ararat News

Campaign office opens as Armstrong eyes Ripon

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

Local News

No Coalition with One Nation says Tehan

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.

Stawell News

Growth at heart of council prospectus

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

Skipton News

Libs finally make their pick

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

Stawell News

Funding boost for sport, arts and community groups

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