Carrathool Shire Council raised the cost of repairing damage caused by acts of vandalism at the August council meeting.

One example, tabled at the meeting, involves the replacement of signage, at a cost to Council of up to $2,450, for signs that appear to have been knocked over by a vehicle.

"Sometimes the signs can be reinstalled other times replacement signs are required," a report to Council read.

"While these acts have occurred recently it has been some time since previous acts of vandalism of this nature have occurred."

In addition the report claims approximately 1,000 litres have been stolen from Council plant recently, with several instances taking place in the Rankins Springs area.

"This has also coincided with several thefts from rural property which included workshop tools and equipment as well as several vehicles from various properties.

"There has been also several instances of fences being cut at Rankins Springs and Carrathool Waste Depots."

Council says all incidents have been reported to police.

All images: Carrathool Shire Council.