Residents can read about the highlights, achievements and challenges of council throughout the past financial year following the release of the Annual Report 2025/26. The report provides a wealth of information about council’s operations during the financial year, including how we aligned with objectives and priorities outlined in the 2025-29 Council Plan.
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Council has multiple funding streams open for applications for eligible community, sporting and not-for-profit groups with suitable event, initiative or project ideas. Our Community Events Grant, Minor Support Grant, Community Events Sponsorship, Community Sponsorship and Tourism Events Sponsorship are all now open.
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Shirlei Barnes is a Stawell-based artist who creates whimsical, emotive watercolour artworks that spark curiosity. Originally from the vibrant, high-energy city of São Paulo, Shirlei now draws inspiration from the serene Australian landscape she calls home, blending South American warmth with a playful local perspective.
Her style has a unique mix of botanical elements, original characters, withdistinctively lighthearted "weird situations" created just for the fun of it.
Based in the Northern Grampians region, Shirlei manages her creative practice from her Stawell studio. To see some of her work, enquire about commissions or collaborations throughout the Northern Grampians and Wimmera region visit her website.
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Shirlei Barnes Artist, Stawell 3380