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.
This event has been postponed until June due to Covid. Please check our event calendar for new dates.
This event has been postponed until June. Please check our event calendar for new dates.
The towns of Great Western, Stawell, Halls Gap and St Arnaud come alive during the months of May-June. See the art and cultural offerings each town has to offer in a new way through imagery, augmented reality, projections, light and audio. Northern Grampians Shire Council in partnership with ACT Natimuk showcase a visual and sensory treat accessible to all.
Gatherings 2022 - Great Western
‘New Vintage’ – A fresh, outdoor, big-screen event, launching photos of local characters in the wine industry followed by the just released, award-winning film Blind Ambition.
Check out the Gatherings dates on offer. Visit one. Visit all.
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Gatherings 2022. The Grampians Way
Best's Winery, 111 Bests Road, Great Western, 3377, View Map
111 Bests Road , Great Western 3377
Free