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A new leadership team of Cr Damian Ferrari and Cr Rebecca Wardlay will lead Pyrenees Shire Council for the next 12 months. Breaking News

Ferrari elected new Pyrenees Mayor

PYRENEES Shire Council has a new Mayor in place for the next 12 months following tonight's statutory meeting of councillors in Lexton. Cr Damian Ferrari was unanimously elected by

10 November, 2025

FOGO and glass collections start in Burrumbeet and Learmonth - feature photo

Local News

FOGO and glass collections start in Burrumbeet and Learmonth

Two of the five councillors have indicated they'd like to be Mayor.

Avoca News, Beaufort News

Who will be Mayor?

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett is credited for the introduction of a late evening train service to Beaufort and Ararat.

Local News

Late night train proves popular

It’s official – Alex Dyson’s campaign for Wannon was one of the best funded in Australia. It included a permanent campaign hub in Ararat and extensive advertising.

Ararat News, Beaufort News

Dyson’s Wannon campaign among Australia’s best funded

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan with Natte Yallock volunteers Peter Higgins and Ron Peacock , Emergency Services Minister Vicki Ward and Ripon MP Martha Haylett with the new fire truck.

Avoca News

Doors officially open at new Natte Yallock Fire Station

Lucas resident Nathan Anderson has confirmed he will seek preselection to become the Liberal candidate for Ripon.

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News

Ripon heats up

A pile of garden waste and rubbish recently dumped near Snake Valley which council officers were forced to clean up.

Local News

Council welcomes boost for illegal dumping

Council is set to take ownership of historic Daly’s Cottage.

Avoca News

Council to take ownership of Daly’s Cottage

Seven new mobile telecommunications towers and a new NBN broadband tower are now operational across Pyrenees Shire with funding from the Victorian Government.

Lexton News, Snake Valley News, Beaufort News

Program delivers faster, better connectivity

Rose Mary Way runs between Davey and Camp Streets.

Avoca News

New names for Avoca streets

Draft Waubra Reserve Master Plan out for feedback - feature photo

Waubra News

Draft Waubra Reserve Master Plan out for feedback

The James Scullin Memorial Park sits unloved and undeveloped.

Local News

Council seeks control of James Scullin Memorial Park

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