Northern Grampians Shire residents can influence council's 2026/27 budget by reviewing and providing feedback on the proposed council plan year two priorities. This process is different from previous years where residents traditionally had an opportunity to provide submissions to a draft budget. Feedback closes at 4pm Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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Council invites you to join us to celebrate and honour local achievements at our annual Australia Day ceremonies in St Arnaud and Stawell on Monday, January 26. There are also partner events across the shire in townships such as Navarre, Stuart Mill and Marnoo.
Clay Bowl Pottery is the workshop and studio of Judy Hilbig, an experienced potter and teacher who has been developing functional and creative ceramics in Halls Gap for over thirty years. With knowledge and skills from short courses, tertiary studies and mentoring, Judy has displayed and sold works at local exhibitions and galleries, and helped others realise their creative potential with clay. The mud brick studio on the edge of the Grampians is an inspiring and productive space in a convenient and idyllic location.
Halls Gap