Council & Politics

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

Staley seeks Liberal comeback

ARARAT resident and former MP Louise Staley is attempting a political comeback. Ms Staley this week confirmed she is seeking preselection to run as a Liberal candidate for the

16 January, 2026

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

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon

Work is continuing on Mt William Road at Yaala-Y-Poora.

Local News

Major upgrade for Webb Street

Mayor Bob Sanders with his Deputy Teli Kaur.

Breaking News

Ararat News

New Mayor and Deputy

Bob Sanders is set to return as Mayor when councillors meet on Tuesday.

Ararat News

Bob set to reclaim top job

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett is credited for the introduction of a late evening train service to Beaufort and Ararat.

Local News

Late night train proves popular

It’s official – Alex Dyson’s campaign for Wannon was one of the best funded in Australia. It included a permanent campaign hub in Ararat and extensive advertising.

Ararat News, Beaufort News

Council & Politics

Staley seeks Liberal comeback

MP calls it quits

Libs in limbo

Section sealed on Mount William Road

Liberals select Ripon candidate

Nationals say Ripon is in their sights

Council flags $15 million transformation of A & J McDonald Centre

Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon

Major upgrade for Webb Street

New Mayor and Deputy

Bob set to reclaim top job

Late night train proves popular

Dyson’s Wannon campaign among Australia’s best funded

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