Council & Politics

Mayor Karen Hyslop with members of the Grampians Multicultural Hub committee.

Groups to flourish thanks to community grants

NINE groups and not-for-profit organisations have received a share of almost $37,000 in funding through Northern Grampians Shire Council’s 2025 Community Grants Program.

13 August, 2025

Stawell News

Councils demand review of drought funding criteria

The fee increase aligns with the Department of Health's Memorial Permit Fee Model.

Local News

Council moves to increase cemetery fees

Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking feedback on its draft budget.

Local News

Council calls for feedback on 2025-26 Draft Budget

Nationals Leader David Littleproud announce an end to the coalition agreement pictured with local MP Dr Anne Webster.

Local News

The Nationals go it alone

Northern Grampians Shire Council mayor Karen Hyslop

Local News

Mayor appointed to advisory panel

Labor candidate for Mallee Greg Olsen (left) in Stawell this week with campaign workers Mick Monaghan, Jenny Purchase and Veronioca Monaghan.

Local News

Is this the toughest gig in politics?

Member for Lowan Emma Kealy and Nationals Leader Danny O’Brien were in Halls Gap this week to discuss local concerns following the recent Grampians bushfire.

Local News

“I’m all ears” – Nationals leader discusses bushfire response

Halls Gap’s Paper Scissors Rock had its lease changed at the March NGSC council meeting to allow third-party alcohol to be served in more external areas.

Stawell News, Halls Gap News

Council & Politics

Groups to flourish thanks to community grants

Big bucks to upgrade road

Temporary steps taken to improve highway safety

Sharing local tips with tourists

MP urges action to improve highway safety

Councils demand review of drought funding criteria

Council moves to increase cemetery fees

Council calls for feedback on 2025-26 Draft Budget

The Nationals go it alone

Mayor appointed to advisory panel

Is this the toughest gig in politics?

“I’m all ears” – Nationals leader discusses bushfire response

March council meeting; lease change accepted to satisfy liquor laws

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