Mayor Bob Sanders and Deputy Mayor Teli Kaur re-elected

Ararat Rural City Council has re-elected Cr Bob Sanders as Mayor and Cr Teli Kaur as Deputy Mayor for a further 12 months following its Statutory Council Meeting on Tuesday 10 November 2026.

Cr Sanders thanked his fellow councillors for their continued support and said he looked forward to another year of working with Council and the community. “It’s a privilege to serve another term as Mayor, and I thank my fellow councillors for the trust they have placed in me,” Cr Sanders said.

“I’m looking forward to working alongside Deputy Mayor Cr Teli Kaur, my fellow councillors and Council staff to keep delivering for communities across our municipality.

“That means keeping our major priorities moving while also delivering the smaller projects that make a real difference to everyday life in our towns and neighbourhoods.

“Upcoming pathway works in Willaura, new Christmas decorations and ongoing work to improve Buangor Ben Nevis Road and its bridges are all part of that commitment. We want people across our rural city to see progress in their communities.”

Cr Sanders said the next 12 months would also be an opportunity to build on Council’s achievements under the leadership of a new Chief Executive Officer.

“Our new CEO is committed to building on the legacy left by their predecessor while looking at Ararat Rural City with fresh eyes,” he said.

“That combination of continuity and a fresh perspective gives us a strong foundation for the year ahead.

“I look forward to working together, listening to our communities and turning that shared commitment into practical results.”