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Council & Politics

Nationals Leader Danny O'Brien with Ripon candidate Jo Armstrong and Lowan MP Emma Kealy.

Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon

THE Nationals have selected former Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong as their candidate for the seat of Ripon for November’s state election. The announcement was made by Nationals Leader

14 April, 2026

Council CEO Dr Tim Harrison believes Ararat is in a good position to secure funding commitments in the lead-up to November’s election.

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Council to finalise election “wishlist”

Former Ripon MP Louise Staley hopes to be selected for the number two spot on the Liberals ticket for Western Victoria.

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Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate

Council is currently accepting tenders to seal Alexandra Avenue, one of a number of projects to be completed this financial year.

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Urban roads to be sealed

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

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Work on the Buangor-Ben Nevis Road bridge are progressing well with piling works now complete.

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Buangor Ben-Nevis bridge works reach construction milestone

Wannon MP Dan Tehan hopes to become the new Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party.

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Tehan resigns from front bench, runs for deputy

Mayor Bob Sanders (right) dropped by on Liesa Iezikil from Were Knot Crazy to see the benefits of council’s Facade Grants Program.

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Businesses benefit from Facade Grant support

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

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Staley seeks Liberal comeback

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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

Section sealed on Mount William Road - feature photo

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Section sealed on Mount William Road

Liberal candidate Andrew Kilmartin.

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Liberals select Ripon candidate

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