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Events

Story Time - Rainbow

11 September 2026

Please join us at the Rainbow Library for Story Time!

Hindmarsh Shire Libraries holds weekly story time sessions every Friday at the Rainbow Library commencing at 9:15am.

All are welcome to attend.

Rainbow Crochet Corner

11 September 2026

Grab those knitting needles or crochet hooks and pop down to the Rainbow Library for a yarn with yarners!

Please join us at the Nhill Library for Story Time!

Hindmarsh Shire Libraries holds story time sessions every second Friday at the Nhill Library commencing at 11:00am.

These sessions include stories and songs and all are welcome to attend.

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Latest News

Mayoral Matters – August 2026

Published on 02 September 2026

My first week of August started with mandatory training over two days in Warracknabeal, accompanied by my fellow councillors, CEO, Executive staff and representee's from five nonboring councils (that was meant to be neighbouring but good old spell check which I’d be buggered without by the way, gave me the alternative, thought I would leave it there). We covered a large array of topics and as....

Proposed speed reduction for Winiam East Road

Published on 01 September 2026

At the Council meeting held on Wednesday 26 August 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council endorsed the proposal to seek approval from the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to reduce the speed limit on a 250-metre section of Winiam East Road Nhill, immediately south of the Western Highway intersection, from 80 km/h to 60 km/h.

The proposal responds to road safety concerns at the...

Councils advocacy delivers $1.3 million win for regional readiness

Published on 31 August 2026

A campaign by nine north-west Victorian councils has secured a $1.3 million State Government funding package to help communities prepare for the unprecedented growth, investment, challenges and opportunities being driven by renewable energy, mining and major infrastructure projects across the region.

Since early 2026, the Northwest 9 council alliance has worked collectively to ensure governments

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Adverts & Tenders

Expressions of Interest - Sale of Miscellaneous Items

On display until 01 October 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the purchase and removal of surplus items from Council-owned sites, including four transfer stations and the Old Jeparit Mechanic's Workshop.

EOI 2026-2027-11
SALE OF MISC. ITEMS FROM 4X TRANSFER STATIONS AND THE OLD JEPARIT MECHANIC’S WORKSHOP

The specific details, including photos of items, are listed in the EOI documents...

Join Our Team - Plant Operator Labourers - Nhill and Jeparit

On display until 23 September 2026

Join the Hindmarsh team and contribute to our beautiful Shire. We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Plant Operator Labourers – Nhill and Jeparit
Permanent Full Time, 9-day fortnight
Salary commencing at $69,718 per annum

Applications close 12 noon on bWednesday 23 September 2026.

Tenders Invited - Lower Wimmera River Flood Study & Planning Amendment

On display until 17 September 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council invites suitably qualified and experienced persons / organisations to respond to its Tender for:

TENDER 2026-2027-08
LOWER WIMMERA FLOOD STUDY & PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT

Closing time for the above tender is 2:00 pm on Thursday 17 September 2026.

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Have Your Say

Expression of Interest - Sale of Miscellaneous Items

Submissions closing on 01 October 2026, 05:00 PM

EOI 2026-2027-11 As part of the ongoing clean-up of the Old Jeparit Mechanic's Workshop, the Dimboola, Jeparit, Nhill and Rainbow Transfer Stations, and other Council-owned sites, a number of items have been identified as surplus to Council's operational requirements. Council invites Expressions of Interest for the purchase and removal of these items through an open and com...

General Feedback

Ongoing consultation

Hindmarsh Shire Council wants to know what you think. To fulfil the needs and aspirations of the community, we welcome your input into many issues. By sharing your views and ideas, you'll help us make important decisions for your community.

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