Latest meetings

15Jun 2026

Deferred endorsement of the 2026 Economic Development and Investment Attraction Strategy

• Continued advocacy for meaningful community benefits from renewable energy proposals
• Noted progress and endorsed next steps for Burke Street Regional Worker Accommodation completion
• Adopted the new Lease and Licence Policy for Council-managed land and buildings
• and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 13 min read

10Jun 2026

Receive nine public submissions for the 2026/27 Annual Budget consideration

• Adopt 2026/27 Annual Budget deliberations to occur at 24 June 2026 special meeting
• Provide written responses to each budget submitter after adoption
• Incorporate submitter matters into 2026/27 Annual Budget consideration
• and 1 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 5 decisions · 7 min read

3Jun 2026

Receive and note 2025–2029 Council Plan Q3 progress report (Jan–Mar 2026)

• Receive and note outstanding 2021–2025 Council Plan actions progress report (Q3 Jan–Mar 2026)
• Receive and note outstanding 2017–2021 Council Plan actions progress report (Q3 Jan–Mar 2026)
• Authorise Planning Scheme Amendment C106moor for Ministerial approval, exhibition, and S173 preparation
• and 3 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 7 decisions · 11 min read

27May 2026

Approve leave of absence for Councillor Jake Meyer (19 May–18 June 2026)

• Adopt 2026/27 Budget, including $500,000 loan for Deledio Recreation Reserve pavilion upgrade
• Endorse Draft Public Lighting Strategy for community consultation and return for final adoption
• Authorise Dunolly Country Market monthly operations under delegated community asset committee governance
• and 3 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 7 decisions · 10 min read

27May 2026

Confirmed minutes of 25 February 2026 and 22 April 2026 council meetings

• Awarded Ballarat Regional Animal Facility construction contract for $11,251,775 (ex GST)
• Awarded Ballarat Animal Shelter veterinary services contract (3 years + extensions); estimated $4,600,018 (ex GST)
• Awarded Brown Hill Kindergarten expansion/upgrade contract for $2,149,010 (ex GST)
• and 2 more

City of Ballarat · 6 decisions · 7 min read

26May 2026

Adopted funding strategy for Glenlyon Recreation Reserve Pavilion renewal and upgrades

• Endorsed draft 2026/2027 Annual Budget for public exhibition and consultation
• Adopted the 2026 Creswick Flood Mitigation Study and directed funding pursuit
• Authorized preparation and exhibition of Algerian Oak Heritage Overlay amendment
• and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

26May 2026

Adopted the Golden Plains Shire Council Budget 2026–27, including rates and service fees

• Referred Planning Scheme Amendment C106gpla to an independent Planning Panel for hearing
• Adopted the Community Awards Policy for the Community Awards Program
• Adopted the revised Community Engagement Policy
• and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 8 min read

26May 2026

Adopt Ararat Rural City Budget 2026/27 and forward estimates 2027/28–2029/30

• Set 2026/27 rates: 2.25% rise, $96 municipal charge, and updated farm rate differential
• Accept Barkly Street CBD parking plan and associated accessibility/loading/taxi changes
• Endorse draft Community Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2025–2030
• and 3 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 7 decisions · 11 min read

18May 2026

Place Draft 2026 Economic Development and Investment Attraction Strategy on public exhibition

• Endorse Central Highlands Resilient Agriculture recommendations aligned with 2026 Economic Development Strategy
• Endorse Draft Pyrenees Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029 for public exhibition
• Support $3m Federal Black Spot roundabout at Eurambeen–Streatham/Mt William intersection
• and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

13May 2026

Place the Proposed 2026/27 Annual Budget on public exhibition for consultation

• Set public submission deadline for budget and rates/charges composition: 4 June 2026
• Hold Special Council meeting to consider submissions: 10 June 2026 at 6.00pm
• Intend to adopt the 2026/27 Annual Budget at a Special Council meeting: 24 June 2026
• and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 7 min read

11May 2026

Endorsed release of Draft 2026/27 Budget and Draft 10-year Financial Plan for consultation

• Approved public notice of intention to adopt draft Budget at 29 June 2026 meeting
• Set public submission period for Budget proposals ending 15 June 2026
• Approved process for submitters to request to speak at 22 June 2026 meeting
• and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 7 min read

6May 2026

Confirmed minutes of 1 April 2026 and 15 April 2026 council meetings

• Approved Arts and Culture Strategy review communications and consultation strategy
• Received petition for improved Russell Street parking, Gordon; officers to respond
• Approved Events Management Policy communications and consultation strategy for 2026
• and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

28Apr 2026

Confirmed minutes of the 24 March 2026 Ordinary Council meeting

• Council resolved not to support the Golden Point Road Trentham subdivision at VCAT
• Appointed councillor representatives to two external committees following Don Henderson’s stand-down
• Adopted revised Instruments of Delegation (S5 CEO and S6 Council staff), revoking prior delegations
• and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

28Apr 2026

Seek Minister for Planning approval to authorise Planning Scheme Amendment C112gpla (Teesdale rezoning)

• Reopen Draft Community Asset Policy consultation from 30 April to 21 May 2026
• Adopt Councillor Sexual Harassment Policy
• Note Quarter Three 2025/26 advocacy activities report
• and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 7 min read

28Apr 2026

Approve $407,000 reallocation for Buangor and Mininera septic system upgrades

• Adopt Councillor Candidature Policy for State/Federal elections
• Receive and adopt quarterly financial statements and performance indicators (to 31 March 2026)
• Receive March 2026 Community Engagement Program report
• and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

22Apr 2026

Confirmed March 25, 2026 Council meeting minutes

• Referred waste transfer station closure petitions to CEO for consideration
• Provided in-principle support for Rail Trail operating model; future decisions require funding and assessments
• Adopted updated S11A Instrument and authorised specified statutory planning officers
• and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

22Apr 2026

Declare specified properties surplus and commence statutory disposal process

• Adopt revised Sealing of Gravel Roads Policy, superseding 2016 policy
• Approve Federation University as Her Majesty’s Theatre DGR fund recipient
• Appoint Heritage Advisory Committee members (youth and community representatives)
• and 2 more

City of Ballarat · 6 decisions · 7 min read

20Apr 2026

Endorsed 2026/27 Beaufort Lake Caravan Park fees and charges (CPI-based)

• Approved draft 2026 Streatham Fire Recovery Plan and 3-month status update
• Adjusted Council Plan 2025–2029 initiative timing due to fire and funding constraints
• Appointed interim Municipal Emergency Management Officer (MEMO) and Deputy MEMO
• and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

15Apr 2026

Do not introduce a municipal charge in the 2026/27 Budget process

• Reconsider municipal charge only in future Revenue and Rating Strategy reviews
• Procure green waste bins and kitchen caddies for 2027/28 mandatory service rollout
• Fund green waste bin procurement via Landfill Rehabilitation Reserve; amortise costs over three years
• and 1 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 5 decisions · 7 min read

1Apr 2026

Adopt Council submission for Merrimu PSP Amendment C109moor and authorise negotiations

• Approve Blackwood Hiking Hub and Ballan Cycling Hub feasibility engagement plan
• Allocate $40,000 to future concept design for Gordon–Mt Egerton bike/walking track
• Adopt Irrigation Water Allocation Policy for seasonal water trading governance
• and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read