Have Your Say

Council has prepared its Draft Budget in accordance with Section 94 of the Local Government Act 2020.  It has also revised the Revenue and Rating Plan, first adopted in 2025 under Section 93 of the Local Government Act 2020, to reflect the Draft Budget.

The Draft Budget reflects Councils Long Term Financial Plan and the Council Plan Strategic Objectives.

The Draft Budget and Revised Revenue and Rating Plan will be tabled at the Council Meeting on Wednesday 24 June 2026.

View the draft documents via the links below:

2026-27-Draft-BUDGET.pdf(PDF, 5MB)

Revenue-and-Rating-Plan-2025-2029-updated-14-05-26.pdf(PDF, 413KB)

Council invites feedback from the Community from Friday 15 May 2026, until 5pm Thursday 11 June 2026.

You can have your say by completing the online submission form via the link below,

Online Form link

or you may send a written response address to:

Chief Executive Officer, Yarriambiack Shire Council, PO Box 243 Warracknabeal 3393.

Council will also accept email submissions to info@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au

Yarriambiack Shire Council is seeking community feedback on a proposed Deed of Variation to its lease with NBN Co Limited for a small parcel of land located at the corner of the Rupanyup Recreation Reserve on Gibson Street, Rupanyup.

NBN Co Limited entered into a 20-year lease with Council in 2013 and subsequently installed the monopole tower, which has been essential in providing fixed wireless coverage to Rupanyup and the broader surrounding community as part of the National Broadband Network.

NBN Co Limited has identified the site as suitable for long-term renewal due to the significant increase in demand for broadband services. The proposed variation would extend the lease by a further 33 years, to expire in 2066, increase the annual base rent and annual rental escalation payable to Council, and include several minor administrative amendments.

In accordance with section 115 of the Local Government Act 2020, any lease of 10 years or more requires Council to undertake a community engagement process in line with its Community Engagement Policy.

Council supports the proposed variation, recognising the importance of the NBN tower and the services it provides to the community. Community members are invited to provide feedback on if they support or do not support the proposal by 5.00 pm on Friday, 12 June 2026

You can have your say by completing the online submission form via the link below,

Online Form link

or you may send a written response address to:

Chief Executive Officer, Yarriambiack Shire Council, PO Box 243 Warracknabeal 3393.

Council will also accept email submissions to info@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au

The structure plans are intended to provide a coordinated framework for land use and development across Warracknabeal, Murtoa and Hopetoun. Their key objectives are to:

• Provide a strategic basis for guiding future land use and development
• Identify preferred directions for future growth
• Assess land supply, infrastructure capacity and development constraints
• Provide planning justification for current and future rezoning proposals and amendments to the Yarriambiack Planning Scheme
• Support coordinated decision-making by aligning with local and state planning policy

Together, these three structure plans are intended to be the first step toward future structure planning and rezoning across the municipality.

Each town has distinct opportunities that reflect its individual character and strengths. Building on these opportunities will help support future activation, including the ongoing provision of services across the towns.

We invite your feedback on the future directions for Warracknabeal, Murtoa and Hopetoun.

Submissions will be accepted until 5 pm on Friday 12 June 2026.

Copies of the Structure Plans will be available from the Shire Office in Warracknabeal, and via the links below.

Hopetoun Structure Plan - Draft(PDF, 4MB)

Murtoa Structure Plan - Draft(PDF, 3MB)

Warracknabeal Structure Plan - Draft(PDF, 6MB)

Have your say via our online form here

On 30 June 2025, Council adopted the Council Plan 2025–2029, which outlines the strategic direction and objectives of Yarriambiack Shire Council for the next four years in accordance with section 90 of the Local Government Act 2020. Each year, specific actions are developed and delivered to support the implementation of the Council Plan.

Yarriambiack Shire Council gives notice that the proposed Year 2 Actions under the Council Plan 2025–2029 are now available for community feedback.

The Council Plan 2025–2029 was adopted by Council on 30 June 2025 in accordance with section 90 of the Local Government Act 2020. The Plan sets out Council’s strategic direction and objectives for the four-year period. Each year, Council develops a set of actions to support delivery of the Plan.

The proposed Year 2 Actions outline initiatives across the four strategic themes of the Council Plan:

1. An Innovative and Diversified Economy;
2. A Healthy and Inclusive Community;
3. A Resilient and Sustainable Natural Environment; and
4. A Council That Serves Its Community.

These actions include projects and initiatives relating to roads and infrastructure, township planning, tourism, housing, early years and community wellbeing, recreation and open spaces, waste and environmental initiatives, governance, financial sustainability, records management, community engagement and advocacy. 

Council invites community members to review the proposed Year 2 Actions and provide feedback during the public consultation period.

The proposed Year 2 Actions can be inspected on Council’s website.

Written submissions must be received by 5.00pm on Tuesday 30 June 2026 and can be submitted:

• Online via the online form below

• By post to Yarriambiack Shire Council, PO Box 243, Warracknabeal VIC 3393.

Any person wishing to make a submission should ensure it is received by the closing date. Following the consultation period, Council will consider all submissions before finalising the Year 2 Actions.

View the Year 2 Actions for the Council Plan here(PDF, 410KB)

Have your say via our online form here

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