Articles by Craig Wilson

  • Candidate – Paul Callanan

    Hi I’m Paul Callanan and I live and work in the Beaufort Ward where I am standing for council in this very important election. Lyn and I have had 5 children and now our youngest is in year 11 at Beaufort Secondary School whilst the older ones are in Melbourne pursuing their careers as a […]

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  • Candidate – Dan Ferguson

    My name is Dan Ferguson. I’m a born and bred Snake Valley local, and after a short time away studying, my wife, Tahlia, and I have returned to establish our cattle stud and grow our family. My background is grounded in helping communities thrive. During the Black Summer bushfires, I established the Helping Group; a […]

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  • Candidate – Megan Phelan

    My message to the residents and business owners in the Pyrenees is the same message I have for elected Councillors and Council. We are representatives of our communities and public servants. If we’re not helping our residents, farmers and businesses by delivering better infrastructure and services, then we’re not doing our job. Too often I’ve […]

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  • Candidate – Damian Ferrari

    My name is Damian Ferrari and I am again running for council. I am a local person and as such am aware of many of our local needs that pertain to council. To start I thought I might highlight some projects that I have been involved in securing for Beaufort. The old Beaufort Primary School […]

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  • Candidate – Fiona Williamson

    I am proud to be the only candidate who lives, volunteers and works full-time in our ward. I’m the only candidate with significant volunteering in the ward through groups like the CFA (firefighter), Pyrenees Community House (Chair), Hall Secretary, and Landcare President, among many roles. I have seen the opportunities and challenges our towns face […]

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  • Candidate – Simon Tol

    My decision to stand for council was bought about by seeing the need for a strong member of the community to be represented on council. I feel that at the present time, we as a community get paid lip service by the Shire. We are treated and identified as customers, I stress we are not […]

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  • Candidate – David Clark

    I am seeking your vote at this election. As your Councillor I have worked hard and taken the time to listen intently to people, and to balance your needs with those of Council for the best outcome. Almost all we do is unseen and unnoticed, until it doesn’t work.  My role is to ensure it […]

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  • Bec Wardlaw is a candidate for Avoca Ward

    Bec Wardlaw is a candidate for Avoca Ward at this year’s council election.  

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  • Ron Eason – Candidate for Avoca Ward

    Ron Eason is a candidate for the Avoca Ward in this year’s election. Read his story here. I would like to thank the Pyrenees Advocate for the opportunity to write this article. I have been on council for twelve years and have worked with many councillors and staff who are the engine room of our […]

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  • Your local Pyrenees Advocate is out today

    Your local Pyrenees Advocate is out today with another great wrap of local news and events across Pyrenees Shire. This week, a coup for Beaufort with the State Government injecting $4.3 million into new housing for workers, a successful lunch raises $3,000 for Lexton CFA, Natte Yallock Primary School plans a big 150th celebration, Amphitheatre’s […]

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