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Liberal Candidate for Ripon Megan Read said she will actively lobby for passenger trains to stop in Avoca if elected on November 28.

Avoca Rail Return?

THE Coalition says it is actively looking at the inclusion of Avoca on a new passenger rail schedule if they win November’s election.

6 November, 2026

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Donna Buxton signs her cardboard double on editor Craig Wilson’s desk after finally visiting The Ararat Advocate for an interview. Unfortunately for Craig, who had spent weeks trying to track her down, he was out of town.

Ararat News

Donna’s here. Has anyone seen Craig?

The Coalition will fund 335 new fire trucks if it wins later this month.

Local News

335 new fire trucks promised by Vic Coalition

Mayor Bob Sanders joined Grampians Community Health CEO Greg Little and General Manager of Aged and Disability Kate Astbury at the A&J McDonald Centre last week.

Ararat News

Push to restore an Ararat icon

Northern Grampians Shire mayor Karen Hyslop is preparing to step down from the top job on November 10 after two years at the helm. Cr Hyslop will continue representing Central Ward.

Stawell News

Hyslop to step down as mayor

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Libertarian candidate Jeff Barry with our cardboard cutout of One Nation candidate Donna Buxton.

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News

Another week passes…. but no Donna

Northern Grampians Shire Mayor Karen Hyslop, deputy mayor Justine Hide and Member for Lowan Emma Kealy make a splash at the Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre following the announcement of an $8 million Coalition election commitment towards its redevelopment.

Stawell News

$8m pledge towards pool redevelopment

Passenger trains will return to places like Stawell, Mildura and Horsham if the Coalition wins in November.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Trains return under Coalition promise

Stawell resident Robyn Hewitt is concerned about the proposed service station next door to her Longfield Street home and says she received no direct communication about the development from council or the developer.

Stawell News

Safety fears remain despite servo approval

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Farmers Fightback chairman Ben Duxson, centre, with affected farmers on stage at the Marnoo FUNdraiser. Five weeks on from the 1000-plus gathering, Mr Duxson says the movement is now waiting to see what happens at the November 28 state election.

Marnoo News

The waiting game

Work has commenced on Beaufort’s new off-leash dog park.

Beaufort News

Construction begins on Beaufort's new dog park

Donna Buxton is the One Nation candidate for Ripon but she has been gagged by party leaders.

Ararat News

Is Donna coming?

Andrew Partridge has been announced as the One Nation candidate for Lowan.

Stawell News

One Nation reveals Lowan candidate

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