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Council & Politics

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett (right) highlights the danger spots on the Western Highway with Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne this week.

Temporary steps taken to improve highway safety

THE horror run of crashes and deaths on the Western Highway has prompted the introduction of temporary measures to improve motorist safety.

6 August, 2025

Stawell Visitor Information Centre volunteer Greg Robson enjoys interacting with the wide variety of personalities that drop in for info about the Northern Grampians region.

Sharing local tips with tourists

Yet another death on the Western Highway has prompted Ripon MP Martha Haylett to call for urgent steps to improve driver safety.

Ararat News, Stawell News, Buangor News

MP urges action to improve highway safety

Northern Grampians Shire Mayor Karen Hyslop is pushing for the regions farmers to be included in the state government’s drought assistance measures.

Councils demand review of drought funding criteria

The fee increase aligns with the Department of Health's Memorial Permit Fee Model.

Local News

Council moves to increase cemetery fees

Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking feedback on its draft budget.

Local News

Council calls for feedback on 2025-26 Draft Budget

Nationals Leader David Littleproud announce an end to the coalition agreement pictured with local MP Dr Anne Webster.

Local News

The Nationals go it alone

Northern Grampians Shire Council mayor Karen Hyslop

Local News

Mayor appointed to advisory panel

Labor candidate for Mallee Greg Olsen (left) in Stawell this week with campaign workers Mick Monaghan, Jenny Purchase and Veronioca Monaghan.

Local News

Is this the toughest gig in politics?

Member for Lowan Emma Kealy and Nationals Leader Danny O’Brien were in Halls Gap this week to discuss local concerns following the recent Grampians bushfire.

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“I’m all ears” – Nationals leader discusses bushfire response

Halls Gap’s Paper Scissors Rock had its lease changed at the March NGSC council meeting to allow third-party alcohol to be served in more external areas.

Stawell News, Halls Gap News

March council meeting; lease change accepted to satisfy liquor laws

Northern Grampians Shire Council mayor Karen Hyslop wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Picture by Ben Fraser

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Mayoral message: wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and safe New Year

Cr Karen Hyslop was elected unanimously as mayor of the Northern Grampians Shire Council for the next 12 months. Picture by Ben Fraser

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Karen Hyslop elected as Northern Grampians mayor in new era of council

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