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

Providing general information about the Community Safety Team including the General Local Law 2022, environment and litter, temporary permits and enforcement.

Community Map

Find out all about the Northern Grampians Shire Council's Online Community Map and the wide range of information you can source here.

Family and children services

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

Fencing

General advice about fencing law in Victoria including who is responsible for the cost of fencing and repairs, complaints and damaged fences and how council might help with getting in touch with your neighbour.

Grants

Northern Grampians Shire Council offers a range of funding options 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.

Library services

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

Infrastructure services

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

Parks and gardens

General information about council's parks and gardens

Planning services

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

Community care

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

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.

Facilities and property

Find out how you can hire a Council facility or venue, and information about land sales and leasing of Council property.

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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