Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for our community? Is there a local group or individual who has made a real difference in Northern Grampians Shire this year? Now is the time to recognise them. Nominations are open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, until December 5.
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At December's council meeting in St Arnaud, council resolved to review future community care service options in light of sweeping aged care sector reforms. The decision follows Federal Government changes to the way aged care services are funded and delivered, with new rules coming into effect in November. You can find more via the link below.
Perennial Pasture Systems (PPS) is an independent farmer group that formed in 2007. The aim of the group Is to push the boundaries of perennial pasture research across Central Victoria and the Southern Wimmera and provide information on productive pasture management to members.
Mission Statement
To Provide a series of extension activities that provide best practice information to members. To develop and improve the profitability and sustainability of perennial pasture systems in the Upper Wimmera Catchment and Central Victorian region through research, demonstrations and exchange of ideas amongst farmers, community and industry groups. To focus on farming families’ health and wellbeing through social interaction and provision of health care information.
6 Coad Street,, Ararat 3377 View Map
6 Coad Street, , Ararat 3377