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Council & Politics

Northern Grampians Shire Council mayor Karen Hyslop

Mayor appointed to advisory panel

Northern Grampians Shire Mayor Karen Hyslop has been appointed a Victorian Government panel to provide advice and opinion on local government issues.

5 May, 2025

Labor candidate for Mallee Greg Olsen (left) in Stawell this week with campaign workers Mick Monaghan, Jenny Purchase and Veronioca Monaghan.

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Is this the toughest gig in 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.

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Early voting begins

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.

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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

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