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Council & Politics

Donna Buxton signs her cardboard double on editor Craig Wilson’s desk after finally visiting The Ararat Advocate for an interview. Unfortunately for Craig, who had spent weeks trying to track her down, he was out of town.

Donna’s here. Has anyone seen Craig?

AFTER weeks of unanswered emails, increasingly exasperated headlines and the deployment of a cardboard substitute, One Nation’s elusive Ripon candidate Donna Buxton has finally

2 November, 2026

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The Coalition will fund 335 new fire trucks if it wins later this month.

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335 new fire trucks promised by Vic Coalition

Libertarian candidate Jeff Barry with our cardboard cutout of One Nation candidate Donna Buxton.

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News

Another week passes…. but no Donna

Passenger trains will return to places like Stawell, Mildura and Horsham if the Coalition wins in November.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Trains return under Coalition promise

Work has commenced on Beaufort’s new off-leash dog park.

Beaufort News

Construction begins on Beaufort's new dog park

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Donna Buxton is the One Nation candidate for Ripon but she has been gagged by party leaders.

Ararat News

Is Donna coming?

Election candidates Jo Armstrong and Megan Read met up with Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur, Corangamite Mayor Kate Makin and members of the local community to announce funding for an upgrade of Skipton Recreation Reserve this week. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Skipton News

Both sides back Skipton Reserve rebuild

Members of the Old Beaufort Primary School committee joined Martha Haylett MP on Monday for the funding announcement.

Beaufort News

Labor commits to old school site

Election candidates Jo Armstrong and Megan Read met up with Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur, Corangamite Mayor Kate Makin and members of the local community to announce funding for an upgrade of Skipton Recreation Reserve this week. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Skipton News

Both sides back Skipton Reserve rebuild

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Pyrenees Shire Council is owed more than $1.5 million in overdue rates and charges.

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$1.5 million owed

Central Goldfields Shire CEO Peter Harriott with Northern Grampians Mayor Karen Hyslop and Pyrenees Mayor Damian Ferrari at Natte Yallock last week.

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Councils unite to fight for region’s water rights

Donna Buxton has been selected by One Nation as its candidate for Ripon, but she’s unable to speak directly with local media. Photo NCN Herald.

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Donna Buxton is One Nation's candidate for Ripon.

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Ripon candidate announced by One Nation

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