Still waiting for fluoride

A DENTIST can tell whether a patient comes from Stawell or neighbouring Ararat simply by looking in their mouth, State Parliament has been told, as Northern Grampians Shire Council prepares to renew its push for fluoridated water. More than 15 months after councillors formally called on the State Government to fund fluoridation in Stawell and St Arnaud, there is still no funding commitment for its introduction.

Original article online at: https://www.westvicnews.com.au/still-waiting-for-fluoride-2026-08-30