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Council & Politics

Nationals candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong has welcomed the Coalition’s commitment to upgrade country roads.

$5 billion pledge to fix roads

NATIONALS candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong said a $5 billion road maintenance fund announced this week by the Coalition will improve road construction standards and deliver real

17 July, 2026

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Hotel changes approved after split vote - feature photo

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Hotel changes approved after split vote

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

Campaign office opens as Armstrong eyes Ripon

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

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No Coalition with One Nation says Tehan

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

Libs finally make their pick

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Ararat’s Bernard Quince will run as an independent at November’s election.

Another candidate enters the race

Ararat Rural City Council received a higher rating than other rural councils in the recent satisfaction survey.

Council records strong community satisfaction results

CEO resigns - feature photo

CEO resigns

Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and Nationals Leader Danny O’Brien say infrastructure spending in regional Victoria will increase to 25 per cent if they can form government in November. Photo AAP.

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Coalition guarantees a fair share

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Mayor Bob Sanders dropped by The Lolly Shop this week to discuss the successful grant application with owner Ange Leithhead

Kick Start grant sweetens the deal

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson with successful candidate David Farley last night. Photo by AAP.

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One Nation eyes Lowan and Ripon

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

Nationals unveil their candidate for Ripon

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”

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