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13 May, 2026

Council rejects 24-hour service station over health and safety fears

NORTHERN Grampians Shire councillors have unanimously rejected a controversial proposal for a 24-hour Mobil service station on Stawell’s Western Highway frontage, siding with residents after an emotionally charged debate centred on children’s health, road safety and the impact of intensive commercial development beside homes.

By Henry Dalkin

The planning notice at the proposed Longfield Street site, where a controversial 24-hour service station proposal was unanimously rejected by council at a recent meeting.
The planning notice at the proposed Longfield Street site, where a controversial 24-hour service station proposal was unanimously rejected by council at a recent meeting.

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