Residents

Animal services

Whether you're looking for a new pet to join your family, or want to ensure your current animals are registered, you can do it all here! We can also provide information on what to do if you are having issues with a barking dog, or come across injured wildlife.

Bins, recycling and waste

All you need to know about disposing of waste, as well as personalised information on waste and recycling collection services.

Building services

Find out about building requirements and apply for building permits online.

Community safety

Information about the Community Safety team including the General Local Law 2022, environment and litter, permits and enforcement.

Community Map

The Northern Grampians Shire Council's Online Mapping.

Family and children services

Northern Grampians Shire Council offers family and children's services that are currently meeting the National Quality Standards of Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACEQA).

Fencing

General advice about fencing under the Fences Act 1968 including who is responsible for the cost of fencing and repairs, complaints and damaged fences.

Grants

Northern Grampians Shire Council offers a range of grants and sponsorships for local community groups, organisations and businesses. These are provided to facilitate and encourage projects and initiatives that contribute to a cohesive, inclusive, prosperous, progressive, and diverse community.

Infrastructure services

Council's Infrastructure department is responsible for maintaining all Council managed infrastructure including roads, bridges, stormwater drainage, buildings, parks and gardens.

Library services

Information about the Northern Grampians Shire Council's Stawell and St Arnaud Libraries including opening times, addresses and contact phone numbers.

Parks and gardens

General information about council's parks and gardens

Community care

Information in regards to community care services within the Northern Grampians Shire.

Planning services

Valuable information to help guide you through the planning application process.

Public health services

Our public health team helps prevent infectious disease and minimise public health risks throughout the shire. Priorities include food safety surveillance, regulation of household waste water disposal, the investigation of infectious disease outbreaks and public health nuisance complaints.

Rates and valuations

Information about rates and valuations and how they fund Council services and facilities.

Sports, recreation and leisure

Getting active in the Northern Grampians Shire.

Information about sports, recreation and leisure services throughout the Northern Grampians Shire, including the Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre, St Arnaud Pool and Walkers Lake Reserve.

Sustainable living

Despite real constraints on resources and the demands of other priorities, council can document its commitment to triple-bottom-line sustainability and its strong record of achievement in this field.

Venues for hire

A list of council controlled venues for hire within the Northern Grampians Shire.

VicRoads

The Northern Grampians Shire Council is able to provide a number of VicRoads services at the Stawell and St Arnaud Customer Service Centres.

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