Connect With Council coming to Lalbert
Published on 30 July 2026
Lalbert and district residents will be able to engage directly with Gannawarra Shire Council leaders thanks to the next session of the Connect With Council program.
Councillors and senior staff will be in attendance at the Lalbert Recreation Reserve on Thursday, 13 August from 6.30pm–8pm, with the gathering coinciding with the Mallee Eagles Football Netball Club’s Thursday night training program.
The session follows on from sessions already held at Kerang, Macorna, Murrabit and Quambatook, which saw residents and business owners discuss various matters with Councillors and senior staff.
“The Connect With Council program is enabling residents from across the Gannawarra to discuss local collaborative opportunities and ideas with my fellow Councillors, Council staff and I,” Mayor Garner Smith said.
“These discussions are providing Councillors and staff with an insight into local matters, including the maintenance of our local roads, renewable energy projects, mineral sands mining and the importance of Council continuing to provide key services our residents rely on.
“Through the Community Satisfaction Survey, residents living in the western half of the municipality have identified that they would like Council to work more closely with them regarding matters that affect them. By meeting in Lalbert at a time and location that is convenient for residents, my fellow Councillors, Council staff and I hope to hear from residents about ideas and opportunities that can benefit the community.”
Planning for the rollout of the Connect With Council program for the remainder of the year continues, with sessions to be held during September and October at Cohuna and Koondrook. Details regarding dates, times and locations will be announced soon.
Work is also occurring to confirm times and locations for sessions occurring later this year at Lake Charm and Leitchville, with details to be promoted on Council’s website, Facebook page, and in editions of Gannawarra News and Gannawarra Connect.
TOP: Residents discussed various matters with Gannawarra Shire Councillors and senior staff during a Connect With Council session held at Murrabit earlier this week. The next session of this popular program will be held in Lalbert in mid-August.