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.
Published on 03 August 2021
Northern Grampians Shire Council held a scheduled council meeting on Monday, 2 August 2021 via Teams at 12:30pm and resolved to accept the following:
Council resolved to sell the land at Sloane Street, Stawell to PassivePlace Pty Ltd. PassivePlace’s development will be an innovative and environmentally sustainable offering to residents and visitors of Stawell alike. Further information on this project is available on the NGSC website.
In preparation for the transition to the new Visitor Economy Partnerships, councillors agreed to adopt the proposed MOU between Grampians Tourism Board and its local government partners Northern Grampians Shire Council, Ararat Rural City Council, Horsham Rural City Council and Southern Grampians Shire Council. The memorandum will expire on 30 June 2024. The MOU outlines membership changes and five key goals of brand development, destination marketing, digital collateral development, strategic product identification and support.
Council agreed to give notice of its intention to enter into a formal lease with Stawell Athletic Club so that the club can use the Central Park Hall of Fame from 1 July 2021.
The development of the North Park Netball Court has been awarded to Eltham Excavations. Visitor Information Services and Halls Gap Hub Management will be provided by Grampians Tourism Board for a period of 12 months.