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.
Applications are now open for the Wama Art Prize, 2025
The Wama Art Prize is now open for submissions.
Now in its third edition, our biennial art prize has established itself as Australia’s leading award dedicated to environmental art, recognising artists deeply engaged with the natural world.
Whether you are emerging or established, experimental or traditional, we welcome all artists who create under the theme of environmental art.
The Wama Art Prize finalists will be exhibited at our National Centre for Environmental Art.
Key Information...
Entries Open: 7 September 2025
Entries Close: 15 October 2025
Application Fee: $40
Exhibition opens: 28 November 2025
Prizes:
Winner: $15,000 (acquisitive)
3x Excellence: $2,500 (non-acquisitive)
People’s choice: $2,500 (non-acquisitive)
Wama Foundation, 4000 Ararat-Halls Gap Road, Halls Gap, 3381, View Map
4000 Ararat-Halls Gap Road , Halls Gap 3381