Community invited to provide feedback on 2025-29 Council Plan Published on 11 August 2025 Northern Grampians Shire residents have a final opportunity to shape several strategic documents outlining the municipality’s future, ahead of their formal adoption in October. Tagged as: , General, Council
Groups, projects to flourish thanks to council community grants Published on 04 August 2025 Nine groups and not-for-profit organisations have received a share of almost $37,000 in funding through Northern Grampians Shire Council’s 2025 Community Grants Program. Tagged as: , Council, Arts and Culture
Council updates rates notices; continues to advocate for fairer levy Published on 31 July 2025 Northern Grampians Shire Council will continue to advocate for a fairer way to fund emergency services amid ongoing concerns about the impact the State Government’s controversial new tax will have on the region’s residents. Tagged as: , General, Council
Halls Gap shines in Top Tourism Town Awards Published on 28 July 2025 Halls Gap has won recognition as an outstanding tourist destination, taking out silver at the Top Tourism Town Awards in Shepparton last week. Tagged as: , Council
Council opposes proposed Renewable Energy Zone in Northern Grampians Published on 23 July 2025 Northern Grampians Shire Council will advocate against the introduction of a proposed Renewable Energy Zone in the municipality following a vote at an unscheduled council meeting on Monday, July 21. Tagged as: , Council
Northern Grampians, Horsham councils call for drought funding review Published on 18 July 2025 Northern Grampians Shire and Horsham Rural City councils are calling on the State Government to thoroughly review its eligibility criteria for its latest round of drought funding, which excludes the municipalities’ farmers despite some of the most challenging conditions in recent memory. Tagged as: , Council, State Government
Mayoral Matters | June 27, 2025 Published on 27 June 2025 Over the past several months councillors have been listening closely to our community, hearing what matters most identifying community needs and using feedback to help shape our 2025- 2026 Budget, which will be linked directly to the implementation of our four-year Council Plan. Tagged as: , Council
Councillor Matters | Cr Jack Blake, June 20, 2025 Published on 20 June 2025 Once again, it’s been a very busy month. The rain gods blessed us over the King’s Birthday long weekend, but it’s only a sprinkle compared with what we need. Tagged as: , Council
Mayoral Matters | June 13, 2025 Published on 13 June 2025 I am calling for urgent action regarding the prolonged delays in the duplication of the Western Highway between Ararat and Stawell, following yet another tragic accident on this critical regional transport corridor. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Council
Stage one of St Arnaud pool redevelopment underway Published on 11 June 2025 St Arnaud community will be able to enjoy redeveloped swimming pool facilities this summer, with upgrades officially underway. Tagged as: , General, Council, State Government