This strategy sets out how council will manage waste and recycling services across the shire through to 2030 and has been updated following the conclusion of the Waste and Recycling Service Review conducted in October last year. It also highlights council's proposed rollout of the four-stream waste service (i.e. the introduction of glass and FOGO recycling).
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Several council grant funding streams are now open for applications including the Tourism Events Grant which closes on March 9, and the Community Grant, Arts and Culture Grant and Creative Education Fund which all close on March 31. Further information can be found on our website via the link below.
Council's Tourism Events Grant provides funding up to $10,000 to support event organisers with hosting tourism focused events which boost economic growth in Northern Grampians Shire. Applications close on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Northern Grampians Shire has a long history of flooding including a significant flood event in October 2022. This impacted the areas of Glenorchy, Great Western, Halls Gap, Marnoo, Navarre, and St Arnaud. For more information on this event please visit Flood Recovery.
The lead time to respond to a flood event may be limited. All households and businesses at risk of flooding should develop an emergency plan and be aware of their flood risk. Households and businesses should refer to their Local Flood Guide or Municipal Flood Emergency Plan for more information.
Please visit the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) website to view the Northern Grampians Shire Municipal Flood Emergency Plan, Halls Gap Local Flood Guide, Glenorchy Local Flood Guide, and other Northern Grampians Shire flood information.
VICSES is the responsible agency for flood, storm, and landslide emergencies.