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Council & Politics

Donna Buxton is One Nation's candidate for Ripon.

Ripon candidate announced by One Nation

A speech pathologist from Gippsland has been selected as One Nation's candidate for Ripon at this November's election.

30 August, 2026

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Phuong Au has been announced as Ararat Rural City's new CEO after a meeting of councillors tonight.

Council appoints new CEO

Treasurer Colin Brooks held a round table meeting with local business and council leaders.

Treasurer tackles regional issues

Megan Read has entered the race for Ripon, nominating the condition of roads and potholes her major concern.

Groundswell for change says Liberal candidate

Senator Pauline Hanson will attend a Farmers Fightback fundraiser in Marnoo on Saturday August 29.

Marnoo to host Hanson

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Ararat Genealogical Society hopes an unnamed laneway will be named after Chinese pioneer Mow Fung.

Push to honour Chinese pioneer

Jacinta Allan arrives at the Labor caucus meeting this morning.

Local News

'Goodbye': premier bows out of Labor leadership contest

Ben Carroll is replacing Jacinta Allan as Victoria's premier four months out from a state election.

Local News

Ben Carroll crowned Labor leader after caucus stoush

Claudia Haenel is likely to be announced as Labor’s candidate for Lowan in coming weeks.

Lowan remains a desert for political candidates

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Deputy Premier Ben Carroll with Premier Jacina Allan. Photo AAP.

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Defiant premier to fight for leadership if challenged

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

Local News

$5 billion pledge to fix roads

Hotel changes approved after split vote - feature photo

Great Western News

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

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