Council & Politics

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

Another week passes…. but no Donna

ONE Nation’s Candidate for Ripon remains a bit of a mystery and is yet to speak with local media or councils. Donna Buxton was selected as One Nation’s candidate several months

25 October, 2026

Northern Grampians Shire Mayor Karen Hyslop, deputy mayor Justine Hide and Member for Lowan Emma Kealy make a splash at the Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre following the announcement of an $8 million Coalition election commitment towards its redevelopment.

Stawell News

Coalition pledges Halls Gap to zoo shared trail

Greens candidate Jeff Moran would like to see the return of the Country Roads Board to oversee road building and maintenance.

Local News

Regional road maintenance needs to de-privatised say Greens

The distinctive interior of the Stawell Entertainment Centre, where council is asking the community to help shape the well-used venue’s next chapter.

Stawell News

Setting the stage for the future

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

Glenorchy News, Joel Joel News, Landsborough News, Marnoo News, Moonambel News, Natte Yalock News, Navarre News, Redbank News

Councils unite to fight for region’s water rights

Northern Grampians Shire mayor Karen Hyslop says regional communities need a long-term plan to improve the condition, reliability and safety of state roads.

Stawell News

Council & Politics

Another week passes…. but no Donna

$8m pledge towards pool redevelopment

Trains return under Coalition promise

Safety fears remain despite servo approval

The waiting game

One Nation reveals Lowan candidate

Greens back passenger rail to the Wimmera

Councils walk away from VNI West process

Coalition pledges Halls Gap to zoo shared trail

Regional road maintenance needs to de-privatised say Greens

Setting the stage for the future

Councils unite to fight for region’s water rights

Audit validates years of road complaints

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