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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Council invites you to join us to celebrate and honour local achievements at our annual Australia Day ceremonies in St Arnaud and Stawell on Monday, January 26. There are also partner events across the shire in townships such as Navarre, Stuart Mill and Marnoo.
Council is required under S41 of the Local Government Act 2020 to adopt and maintain a policy in relation to the reimbursement of expenses for Councillors and members of delegated committees.Council reports the details of councillor expense reimbursements annually via its Annual Report. Expenses are categorised separately as travel, car mileage, childcare, ICT and conference/training.