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.
Free Community Grant Writing Workshops are coming to St Arnaud and Stawell in February.
The workshop is designed to equip participants with the fundamental skills needed to successfully write a grant proposal, which are important funding opportunities for many sporting groups and community organisations. The session will guide you through key steps in the grant-writing process and focus on:
By the end of the workshop, the aim is that you will have a clearer understanding of how to approach writing a grant proposal to ensure future success of your submissions.
St Arnaud Senior Citizens Club, Golden Place, St Arnaud, 3478, View Map
Golden Place , St Arnaud 3478
Free