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Council & Politics

Supporters of Alex Dyson (Independent), Kate Gazzard (Greens), Fiona Mackenzie (Labor) and Dan Tehan (Liberal) were lined up at the Ararat Early Voting Centre this week. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Early voting begins

Early voting is underway in ARARAT as voters decide who’ll represent us in the federal parliament for the next three years.

28 April, 2025

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

Alex Dyson’s campaign in Ararat is underway following an official.

Alex Dyson’s Ararat campaign kicks off

The Ararat Rural City Council funding to restore the historic Cobb & Co Staging Stables in Buangor. Picture supplied

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Council secures funding to repair Buangor's historic Cobb & Co stables

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

Sarah Hamilton of Zest Living Ararat and Ararat mayor Jo Armstrong are encouraging people to pick up a box and donate to the 2024 Reverse Advent Calendar campaign

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Ararat council, local businesses join forces to spread the festive spirit

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

Cr Jo Armstrong was elected as the Ararat Rural City Council mayor for the next 12 months. Picture supplied

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Former Ararat Rural City Council mayor Jo Armstrong returns to top job

Cr Karen Hyslop, left, will be joined by Justine Hide, Jenny Greenberger and Jack Blake on a new-look Northern Grampians Shire Council. Kara Kara representatives Murray Emerson and Karen Probst will join them on November 13. Picture by Ben Fraser

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Veteran councillor encourages newcomers to be themselves, work as one

Northern Grampians Shire Council director Justine Kingan, left, tourism officer Anna Gellert and chief executive Brent McAlister celebrate the organisation being named a finalist at the 2024 National Economic Development Awards in Melbourne on October 17. Picture supplied

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Northern Grampians' tourism brand earns finalist spot at national awards

Twelve hopeful candidates across the Ararat municipality are hoping to be elected to the council of seven seats for the next four years. Computer graphic

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Election candidates outline vision for Ararat council as voting begins Q2

There are 15 candidates contesting for the six seats in the Northern Grampians Shire Council 2024 elections. Computer graphic

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Election candidates outline vision for Northern Grampians Shire Council Q2

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