Council has released its Advocacy Prospectus 2026 which outlines where the organisation will focus its advocacy efforts to state and federal governments, particularly in the lead-up to November’s State Election. The document is designed to ensure a relevant, targeted and coordinated approach to advocacy. Find out more about the priorities by clicking the link below.
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Council will advocate for aged care services in the municipality to be transitioned to local service providers, namely Grampians Community Health and East Wimmera Health Service, following a decision made at the July council meeting in Stawell. There are no immediate changes to any services for current clients and no action required for now.
Agriculture Victoria is hosting upcoming farm business success workshops for farmers located in northern Victoria in July. The Setting Strategies for Farm Business Success workshops will be facilitated by Gavin Beever from Cumbre Consulting. Gavin has over 35 years of broad, practical experience in agricultural extension and farm management with a focus on creating high functioning teams who achieve their goals. The workshops are suitable for all members of a farm business. Participants will learn:
• what is an effective business plan and how to define success • cashflow management and dealing with downturns • managing and understanding human relationships • how to undertake a business fitness check • identifying success drivers and benchmarking
Also presenting at the workshops will be Agriculture Victoria Seasonal Risk Agronomist Dale Grey on understanding climate risks, Leading Biosecurity Officer Plants Jim Moran on farm biosecurity and Brendan Williams, Managing Director Autonomous Ag on the latest in AgTech. The 2-day workshops runs from 8.30am – 3.00pm on 23-24 July, registration is essential. Visit www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/events for more information and to book.
These workshops are part of the Farm Business Resilience Program jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Victorian Government’s Future Agriculture Skills Capacity Fund.
Be sure to register here.
St Arnaud Sporting Club, 26 Dunstan Street, St Arnaud, 3478, View Map
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