Please note that our customer service offices will be closed for the Australia Day Public Holiday on Monday, January 26, 2026. For urgent matters, please call (03) 5358 8700.
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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Published on 26 January 2026
Stawell’s David Jones and St Arnaud’s Len and Bev Reid are Northern Grampians Shire’s Australia Day Citizens of the Year for 2026.
Published on 22 January 2026
Northern Grampians Shire Council is responding to community concerns about the state of Pleasant Creek Cemetery, Stawell, while seeking to clarify some misconceptions about activities within the organisation’s scope.
Published on 19 January 2026
Northern Grampians Shire leaders have invited residents and visitors to help celebrate the region’s outstanding individuals and groups at Australia Day events throughout the municipality on Monday.
27 January 2026
Check out this funky new pop-up shop in the heart of Halls Gap 'Your Local Dirtbags' for all things gifts, plants, homewares and trinkets.
Healthy Ageing Thrive 50+ Hubs has created a monthly calendar of activities for Stawell community members. Printed copies of the calendar are available at Stawell Library & Healthy Ageing Hub, Stawell Town Hall, Stawell Visitor Information Centre and Stawell Neighbourhood House.
St Arnaud Thrive 50+ Hub is open on Wednesdays from 10am to 5pm at the reception area of council's customer service office in St Arnaud. Stawell Thrive 50+ Hub is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 5pm at Stawell Library. No appointments required.
View the projects and amendments open for community consultation and feedback.
Click here for more information about support available following the December/January bushfires.
Click here for more information about support available via Agriculture Victoria and others.