Ballarat Greens launch state election campaign

The Ballarat region Greens candidates for the 2026 Victorian State Election; Ellen Burns (seat of Wendouree), Sam McColl (seat of Eureka) and Tim Drylie (seat of Ripon) have launched their campaign. All candidates addressed attendees, as did current sitting member of the Victorian Legislative Council, Sarah Mansfield, who represents the Western Victoria Region - which includes the Ballarat region.

Tim Drylie, Greens candidate for Ripon.

The event was held at the Ballarat Performing Arts Centre, and featured performances from several local Ballarat based musicians as well as speeches from local advocates. Much like its Geelong counterpart, the campaign launch was well attended for a Greens event in regional Victoria.

From left to right: Greens MLC for Western Victoria, Sarah Mansfield; Greens candidate for Ripon, Tim Drylie; Greens candidate for Wendouree, Ellen Burns; Greens candidate for Eureka, Sam McColl.

Group photo of the Ballarat Greens state election launch, with the cabdidates front and centre.

Abby Ashmore of Ballarat based folk band Grove performs at the Ballarat Greens state election campaign launch.

Greens candidate for Wendouree, Ellen Burns, talking to Greens candidate for Eureka, Sam McColl.

Greens candidate for Ripon, Tim Drylie with Greens candidate for Wendouree, Ellen Burns.

Greens Western Victoria MLC Sarah Mansfield talking to supporters at the Ballarat Greens campaign launch.

Wadawurrung Elder Aunty Joy Oldaker gives a Welcome to Country at the Ballarat Greens campaign launch.

Naomi Ross, MC of the Ballarat Greens launch event.

Stella Savy and Coco Sounds performing at the Ballarat Greens state election campaign launch.

Greens candidate for Eureka, Sam McColl, addresses attendees at the Ballarat Greens campaign launch.

Greens candidate for Wendouree, Ellen Burns, addresses attendees at the Ballarat Greens campaign launch.

Greens candidate for Ripon, Tim Drylie, addresses attendees at the Ballarat Greens campaign launch.

Greens Western Victoria MLC, Sarah Mansfield, addresses attendees at the Ballarat Greens campaign launch.

Juan Alban of Ballarat band Epicure performing at the Ballarat Greens campaign launch.

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