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Council & Politics

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

Report to be made public

PYRENEES Shire Councillors have approved the release of a draft final report on the flood mitigation investigation at the Avoca Recreation Reserve.

24 June, 2025

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

Alex Dyson’s campaign in Ararat is underway following an official.

Alex Dyson’s Ararat campaign kicks off

The Ararat Rural City Council funding to restore the historic Cobb & Co Staging Stables in Buangor. Picture supplied

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Council secures funding to repair Buangor's historic Cobb & Co stables

Northern Grampians Shire Council mayor Karen Hyslop wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Picture by Ben Fraser

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Mayoral message: wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and safe New Year

Sarah Hamilton of Zest Living Ararat and Ararat mayor Jo Armstrong are encouraging people to pick up a box and donate to the 2024 Reverse Advent Calendar campaign

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Ararat council, local businesses join forces to spread the festive spirit

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