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.
The annual Great Western Good Friday Rodeo has been a staple event in people’s calendars for over 25 years, bringing people from all over Victoria and neighbouring states to our regional country town.
With live rodeo action available from 3pm onwards, and plenty of onsite food and beverage options, it’s a fun day out for the whole family to enjoy.
A live band will kick-off once the rodeo action concludes meaning you can dance the night away under the stars.
There is also free onsite camping and a recovery breakfast available from 7.30am for those wanting a safe place to pull up for the night, with an egg and bacon sandwich helping to kick-start you the next morning.
This is a strictly no BYO event with a family-friendly enclosure available. We also kindly ask that you leave your doggo friends at home as they are not permitted inside the official event grounds.
Tickets can be purchased online here. There is a strict capacity limit so best you get in early to avoid missing out!
More details are available via the official Facebook page.
Great Western Racing and Recreation Reserve, 1098 Moyston Road, Great Western, 3374, View Map
1098 Moyston Road , Great Western 3374
Adults $35pp, Concession $30pp, Kids (16 & under) $10pp, Family (2A + 2K) $80