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We deliver a wide range of services across a large rural shire, including libraries, emergency management, roads, waste and recycling, sport and recreation, health, and local laws.
You're invited to have a say about key strategic documents that outline our vision, priorities, financial strategies and how we will invest in our assets.
Community feedback is open from 7 to 21 May 2025.
2025/26 Draft Budget
We are inviting community feedback on the Draft Budget 2025/26. This year’s Draft Budget limits the general rate rise to 2.0% – a full percentage point below the Victorian Government’s 3.0% rate cap and less than inflation.
Mayor Cr John White said this decision was made in direct response to rising cost-of-living pressures facing residents and businesses across the region.
“We’ve taken a financially responsible approach that puts our community first. By holding the rate rise below the cap, we’re easing the pressure on households while continuing to deliver the services people rely on,” John said.
The Council Plan and Budget reflect strong community input. Nearly 1,000 people provided feedback earlier this year to the Budget, helping shape priorities for the year ahead.
“We heard clearly that residents want practical improvements – better roads and footpaths, cleaner public toilets, and infrastructure. These things are all addressed in this budget,” John said.
“We encourage all community members to provide feedback on the documents by 21 May. Your input helps ensure these plans reflect the needs, priorities and aspirations of our communities.”
Copies of the draft plans are available via Council's website and at all customer service centres and libraries. Feedback can be provided through Council’s website, by email or mail, or in person at any customer service centre.
May 2025: Strategic Documents - community engagement
Have your say on of the strategic documents:
May-June 2025: Strategic Documents - feedback considered by Councillors
Councillors will consider all feedback provided by the community to inform finalising the strategic documents.
Monday 23 June 2025 - Council Meeting
Council Meeting to adopt:
Our Services guide
A snapshot of the services and programs delivered by Council.
Council is required to develop, adopt and keep in force a Financial Plan in accordance with its deliberative engagement practices.
The Financial Plan covers at least the next 10 financial years.
The current 10-Year Financial Plan was adopted by Council at the 25 June 2024 Council Meeting.
Council prepares and adopts a Revenue and Rating Plan by the next 30 June after a general election for a period of at least the next four financial years.
The Four-Year Revenue and Rating Plan includes information regarding rating legislation and principles together with information on Council’s current rating differentials, service charges and other administrative rating matters.
The Plan supports the 10-Year Financial Plan and the Annual Budget.
The current Plan was adopted at the 25 June 2024 Council Meeting.