The c65ngra amendment seeks to implement the recommendations of the Northern Grampians Scheme Review 2025 into the Northern Grampians Planning Scheme. Public submissions are now open and must be made in writing via an online form or direct mail. Submissions close at 5pm on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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Nine councils across northern and western Victoria, including Northern Grampians Shire, have joined forces under the Wimmera Southern Mallee Council Alliance (WSMCA) and commissioned the Resource Ready: North-Western Victoria Energy & Mining Impact and Readiness Strategy.
The strategy calls for proper investment and due diligence from state and federal governments to ensure communities are prepared for major energy, transmission and mining projects. The strategy proposes 44 evidence-based actions across eight priority themes, including community readiness, infrastructure development, housing solutions, workforce planning, and agricultural sector protection. Read the full material via the link below.
Download PDF file, here - Resource-Ready-Final-Report-16-February-2026.pdf(PDF, 7MB)