Residents can read about the highlights, achievements and challenges of council throughout the past financial year following the release of the Annual Report 2025/26. The report provides a wealth of information about council’s operations during the financial year, including how we aligned with objectives and priorities outlined in the 2025-29 Council Plan.
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Council has multiple funding streams open for applications for eligible community, sporting and not-for-profit groups with suitable event, initiative or project ideas. Our Community Events Grant, Minor Support Grant, Community Events Sponsorship, Community Sponsorship and Tourism Events Sponsorship are all now open.
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A Tourism Action Group has formed from the community workshops to develop the St Arnaud Community Plan.
The group will lead the local Tourism Action Strategy to coordinate and capitalise on the existing assets including the gold mine trail, heritage buildings, showcase Indigenous heritage, Chinese heritage, historic sites, street art, silo mural, exhibitions, parks and gardens. The stunning grapevine streetscape enhances the overall vista of the town. With a well planned local tourism strategy, the high quality visitor experience can significantly benefit the local economy.
Project Delivery Date: March 2020 - Mid 2021
A council led project to support the community refine the 'St Arnaud brand' to utilise in marketing, promotion, tourism and wayfinding initiatives. This project will have expert support from Grampians Tourism.
Project Delivery Date: 2021
Community Placemaking
Tony Dark
starnaud@ngshire.vic.gov.au
03 5358 8700