This strategy sets out how council will manage waste and recycling services across the shire through to 2030 and has been updated following the conclusion of the Waste and Recycling Service Review conducted in October last year. It also highlights council's proposed rollout of the four-stream waste service (i.e. the introduction of glass and FOGO recycling).
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Several council grant funding streams are now open for applications including the Tourism Events Grant which closes on March 9, and the Community Grant, Arts and Culture Grant and Creative Education Fund which all close on March 31. Further information can be found on our website via the link below.
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