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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

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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

$8m pledge towards pool redevelopment

Passenger trains will return to places like Stawell, Mildura and Horsham if the Coalition wins in November.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Trains return under Coalition promise

Stawell resident Robyn Hewitt is concerned about the proposed service station next door to her Longfield Street home and says she received no direct communication about the development from council or the developer.

Stawell News

Safety fears remain despite servo approval

Farmers Fightback chairman Ben Duxson, centre, with affected farmers on stage at the Marnoo FUNdraiser. Five weeks on from the 1000-plus gathering, Mr Duxson says the movement is now waiting to see what happens at the November 28 state election.

Marnoo News

The waiting game

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Work has commenced on Beaufort’s new off-leash dog park.

Beaufort News

Construction begins on Beaufort's new dog park

Donna Buxton is the One Nation candidate for Ripon but she has been gagged by party leaders.

Ararat News

Is Donna coming?

Andrew Partridge has been announced as the One Nation candidate for Lowan.

Stawell News

One Nation reveals Lowan candidate

Greens Candidate for Lowan Jeff Moran wants to see three shuttle train services a day connecting Horsham and Stawell with Ararat.

Ararat News, Stawell News

Greens back passenger rail to the Wimmera

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Election candidates Jo Armstrong and Megan Read met up with Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur, Corangamite Mayor Kate Makin and members of the local community to announce funding for an upgrade of Skipton Recreation Reserve this week. Photo by Craig Wilson.

Skipton News

Both sides back Skipton Reserve rebuild

Members of the Old Beaufort Primary School committee joined Martha Haylett MP on Monday for the funding announcement.

Beaufort News

Labor commits to old school site

Northern Grampians Shire deputy mayor Justine Hide says council specialists were spending valuable time checking and correcting VNI West technical material, with the shire joining Buloke in withdrawing from the project’s Technical Reference Group.

Stawell News

Councils walk away from VNI West process

Nationals MP Emma Kealy joins Halls gap business owners, local council and tourism leaders to announce the Nationals pre-election promise for Halls Gap.

Halls Gap News

Coalition pledges Halls Gap to zoo shared trail

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