Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for our community? Is there a local group or individual who has made a real difference in Northern Grampians Shire this year? Now is the time to recognise them. Nominations are open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, until December 5.
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At December's council meeting in St Arnaud, council resolved to review future community care service options in light of sweeping aged care sector reforms. The decision follows Federal Government changes to the way aged care services are funded and delivered, with new rules coming into effect in November. You can find more via the link below.
Submissions closed in July 2025.
In accordance with guidelines contained in the Geographic Place Names Act 1998, Council proposes to name the new clubrooms at the Great Western Recreation Reserve, 42 – 58 Brunel Street, Great Western Thomson Community Centre.
This is in recognition of the contribution that Mr Frederick ‘Eric’ Thomson and family have provided the Great Western community which are worthy of commemoration.
Council will consider submissions received and the formal naming of this place at a Council Meeting on 4 August 2025 commencing at 12.30pm in the Council Chambers, Pleasant Creek Historic Precinct, Stawell.
BRENT McALISTER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER