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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Why is there information on how to become an Australian citizen on council's website?
Citizenship ceremonies are administered by the council on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs Immigration and Citizenship.
Ceremonies in the Northern Grampians Shire are held by appointment.
You can become a citizen of Australia in different ways. You must meet set criteria before you apply. Learn about being an Australian citizen.
As an Australian citizen you have new responsibilities to:
As an Australian citizen you can:
At your Australian citizenship ceremony, you will make the Australian Citizenship Pledge. In doing so, you are making a public commitment to Australia and accepting the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship.
At the citizenship ceremony, you will pledge:
You do not become an Australian citizen until you have made your pledge of commitment to Australia.
How to apply for Australian Citizenship
For information on eligibility and how to apply, see "Become an Australian citizen."
Citizenship Information Line: 131 881 Northern Grampians Shire Council: 03 5358 8758