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Council & Politics

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

Liberals rush to finalise Ripon candidate

THE Liberal Party is hoping to have a candidate on the ground soon for the seat of Ripon with nominations closing at the end of this week.

22 March, 2026

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

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

Liberal candidate Andrew Kilmartin.

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Liberals select Ripon candidate

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Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster hopes the Coalition's decision to back away from netz zero emission targets is a step towards achieving tangible results for local residents.

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Mallee MP pleased with net zero decision

Northern Grampians Shire Mayor, Karen Hyslop is encouraging all local residents to get behind Walks Against Family Violence, which will be held in Stawell and St Arnaud.

Campaigning for an end to family violence

Ballarat Councillor Samantha McIntosh is seen as the frontrunner for Liberal preselection.

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Liberals in six-way fight for Ripon

Northern Grampians Shire Councillors meet on Monday night to decide who will lead council for the next 12 months.

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Hyslop likely to continue as Mayor

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Northern Grampians Shire Council has welcomed extra financial assistance to crack down on and clean up illegal dumping of rubbish.

Illegal dumping funds welcomed by council

Tiger was located wandering in Stawell on September 23, and isn't microchipped so her owners can't be contacted. If Tiger belongs to you, call the Northern Grampians Shire Council Community Safety Team on 5358 9096.

Wandering dogs remain a concern

Ligar Street in the spotlight - feature photo

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Ligar Street in the spotlight

A thought-provoking discussion panel was a highlight of the evening, featuring Kelly Boladeras (Gariwerd Trail Running), Ian Mitchell (Stawell Performing Arts Company inc), Jo Wilson, Linda Taylor (Stawell Agricultural Society) and NGSC community officer Rachel Whittaker.

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Community groups come together

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