Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for our community? Is there a local group or individual who has made a real difference in Northern Grampians Shire this year? Now is the time to recognise them. Nominations are open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, until December 5.
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At December's council meeting in St Arnaud, council resolved to review future community care service options in light of sweeping aged care sector reforms. The decision follows Federal Government changes to the way aged care services are funded and delivered, with new rules coming into effect in November. You can find more via the link below.
This year's theme is 'Dream' (As wide as your Imagination)
The Grampians Writers Group invites secondary students from year 7 to year 12 and open age (18 and over) to submit their short story entries from 1 August through to 14 October 2022.
Enquiries and Entries can be emailed to – grampianswriters@gmail.com or posted to The Receiving Officer, GWG Competition, 522 Bunjill’s Cave Road, Stawell 3380.
No entry fee, the catergories are secondary students years 7 - 9 to 1,000 words, years 10 - 12 to 1,500 and open age (18 and above) to 2,000 words, with prizes for First, Second and Highly Commended in each catergory.
Winners will be awarded prizes at a ceremony on 19 November to be held at the Stawell Town Hall Supper Room, 59–69 Main Street, Stawell, from 3pm. Afternoon tea will be included. Winners will be posted in the Stawell Times News following the event.
Stawell Town Hall, 59-69 Main Street, Stawell, 3380, View Map
59-69 Main Street , Stawell 3380
Free