Council has released its Advocacy Prospectus 2026 which outlines where the organisation will focus its advocacy efforts to state and federal governments, particularly in the lead-up to November’s State Election. The document is designed to ensure a relevant, targeted and coordinated approach to advocacy. Find out more about the priorities by clicking the link below.
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Council will advocate for aged care services in the municipality to be transitioned to local service providers, namely Grampians Community Health and East Wimmera Health Service, following a decision made at the July council meeting in Stawell. There are no immediate changes to any services for current clients and no action required for now.
The Powercor Stawell Gift returns to Central Park April 19 - 21, 2025 over the Easter long weekend with three action packed days of elite athletic racing. Marking its 143rd year of racing, the Powercor Stawell Gift remains one of the richest footraces in the world, and continues to be a prominent event on the Australian sporting calendar. The Powercor Stawell Gift Carnival attracts athletes from all over the world, providing an opportunity to showcase their raw talent, skill, and speed to a national audience. All of the action starts on Easter Saturday with the heats of the Powercor Stawell Gift and the Powercor Women’s Gift. Easter Monday is finals day, the pinnacle in Australian professional running. With a full day of elite running leading into the Powercor Women’s Gift and Australia’s oldest and richest short distance running race, the Powercor Stawell Gift. There’s no bigger day as Central Park comes alive to celebrate.
Get your tickets early and beat the queues! Tickets can be purchased online at www.stawellgift.com or Ticketek.
Central Park, 2-10 Main Street, Stawell, 3380, View Map
2-10 Main Street , Stawell 3380