2024 Annual Report's ARA Silver Award

Published on 30 May 2025

Gannawarra Shire Council’s 2024 Annual Report has been recognised at the 2025 Australasian Reporting Awards, claiming a Silver Award.

Announced last night in Melbourne, the awards recognise annual reports developed by government agencies and private companies from Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region.

“Receiving a Silver Award for a seventh consecutive year in these prestigious awards is a credit to the staff who put together the 2024 Annual Report, which is a record of Council’s achievements during 2023/24,” Council Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Rollinson said.

“The silver classification recognises quality coverage of most of the ARA criteria; satisfactory disclosure of key aspects of its business; and outstanding disclosure in at least one major area.”

The 2024 Annual Report highlighted Council’s achievements, including major capital works projects completed or commenced, grants provided to the community, events supported by Council and how Council engaged with the community.

The document also includes information prescribed by the Local Government Act 2020, together with the audited financial statements for the 2023/24 financial year.

“As with previous versions, the 2024 Annual Report is presented in an easy-to-read format, which enables readers to see how Council is supporting our community and achieving outcomes that aligns to the strategic priorities identified in the Growing Gannawarra 2021-2025 Council Plan,” Mr Rollinson said.

To view the 2024 Annual Report, please visit www.gsc.vic.gov.au/Annual_Reports