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.
Register your pet with council
Attending playgroup is a great way for children to develop important social skills at a young age. We encourage parents with young children to come along so that your child can access fun learning opportunities and play in a safe environment with other youngsters. Attending playgroup with your child also offers the opportunity to relax with a cuppa, have a chat and make new friends. As you will see below, there are several playgroups available within Northern Grampians Shire. If you would like further information about a particular service, please contact the playgroup you are interested in or just pop-in and join a session.
Playgroup caters for children from birth to school age.
There are weekly craft activities provided for children as well as term excursions.
Parents are expected to supervise their own children. Come along, have a cuppa and chat with other parents while you are here.
Playgroup is run by a committee of involved parents. There is no pressure to get involved on this level, but you are most welcome to do so if you wish.
We love to see new faces at playgroup, we look forward to seeing you and your young ones for a few hours of fun, learning and friendship!
Tuesday 10am-12pm during school term.Stawell Neighborhood House42 Sloane St, Stawell 3380
Navarre Playgroup is a Northern Grampians Shire Council facilitated playgroup offering activities, crafts, and play for children aged birth to five years and their families.Every Monday, 10am to 12pm during school term.No cost and morning tea provided. Navarre Primary School26-28 High Street, Navarre 3384
Wednesday 10.30am to 12pm during school term.Stawell Neighbourhood House42 Sloane Street, Stawell 3380
Facilitated by Northern Grampian Shire and St Arnaud Playgroup during Term 1 & 2, 2026 Friday 10am-12pm during school term.St Arnaud Lawn Tennis Club17-23 Melbourne Road, St Arnaud 3478
Friday 9.30am-11.30am during Term 1, 2026.Stawell West Primary School88 Cooper St, Stawell 3380
Monday 10am-11am during school term.Great Western Primary School45-49 Stephenson Street, Great Western 3374
Tuesday 10.30am -12.30pmGoolum Goolum Hub46 Leslie Street, Stawell 3380
Shake, Rattle, & Read is not currently available.Please contact St Arnaud Primary School for more details.Phone 03 5495 10282 Charlton Road, St Arnaud 3478