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.
Risk management is critical to the Northern Grampians Shire Council’s ability to achieve the Strategic Objectives contained in the Council Plan. Council has limited human, financial and material resources andprudent decision making in relation to their use is critical to the Council’s achievement of it's endorsed Council Plan.