Our customer service offices in Stawell and St Arnaud will be closed for the Easter long weekend, starting tomorrow, Friday, April 3. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, April 7, at 8.30am. In case of emergency, please call (03) 5358 8700.
Find out more about the various activities happening across the shire this Easter including the Powercor Stawell Gift, Great Western Rodeo and Stawell Lions Club Easter Carnival, along with school holiday activities at Stawell and St Arnaud libraries and Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre.
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Council's annual Animal Registration Notices have been issued to pet owners with fees due by Friday, April 10. If your animal is deceased or its details have changed from those on the registration notice, please call us on (03) 5358 9096 to update your records. If you have a new pet and need to register it with council, please click the link below.
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Published on 31 March 2026
Navarre community is celebrating the completion of a $2.1 million recreation reserve redevelopment designed to increase participation in sport and ensure long-term sustainability for the district’s clubs.
Published on 25 March 2026
Northern Grampians Shire will be a hive of activity during the Easter school holidays, with visitors flocking to the region to celebrate some of the wonderful events on offer.
Published on 20 March 2026
The Victorian Government has set ambitious targets of achieving 95 per cent renewable energy by 2035 and net‑zero emissions by 2045. These decisions are made solely at state level; consequently, Northern Grampians Shire Council has no decision‑making authority over the design or approval of the related projects, even as many in our community raise legitimate concerns.
03 April 2026
Entanglements with Fungi: Life, Death and Renewal invites visitors to consider the hidden networks that sustain ecosystems and our own lives. As autumn settles across Gariwerd, WAMA invite you to discover their newest exhibition exploring the hidden world beneath our feet.
Easter in Northern Grampians is something to look forward to each year. A tradition of vibrancy, atmosphere and connection. Our regular major events including the Morris Transport Great Western Rodeo, Thomas Foods Stawell Gold Cup and Stawell Gift are returning, along with the family favourite, the Stawell Lions Club Easter Carnival.
Healthy Ageing Thrive 50+ Hubs has created a monthly calendar of activities for Stawell community members. Printed copies of the calendar are available at Stawell Library & Healthy Ageing Hub, Stawell Town Hall, Stawell Visitor Information Centre and Stawell Neighbourhood House.
View the projects and amendments open for community consultation and feedback.
Click here for more information about support available following the December/January bushfires.
Click here for more information about support available via Agriculture Victoria and others.