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Twelve groups and not-for-profit organisations have received a share of almost $56,000 in funding through council’s 2026 Community Grant and Arts & Culture Grant programs. Four schools also received $500 each as part of council's 2026 Creative Education Fund initiative.
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Following on from the success of our Northern Gramps Girls Can campaign last year where council lit up exercise spaces in the early mornings, several of the shire’s sporting facilities are due to light up again in 2026. Between May 4 and September 30, spaces in Stawell and St Arnaud will light up from 6pm to 7.30pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and from 6am and 7am on Wednesday mornings.
Great Western Rodeo
15 April 2022 at the Great Western Racecourse
Gates Open 10am and action starting at 12 midday
9 Hours of family entertainment with live band and free camping
At the completion of the Rodeo a band will commence with the event finishing at 11.00pm.
Recovery breakfast Saturday
Family inclusive event - NO BYO (Boot checks)
Great Western Racecourse, 1098 Moyston-Great Western Rd, Great Western, 3374, View Map
1098 Moyston-Great Western Rd , Great Western 3374
Adult $30 Under 16 (school age) $10 Family (2 adults & 2 children) $70