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Register my Animals

Information and forms on dog and cat registrations in Hindmarsh.

Work in Council

Click here to see our current vacant positions in Council.

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Community Directory

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Events

Dimboola Supported Playgroup

04 August 2026

Join us at Supported Playgroup with Hindmarsh Shire Council's Supported Playgroup Facilitators.

Held weekly during school terms at the Dimboola Library.

Classic & JDM car Photography Exhibition - Turbo Gallery

04 August 2026

Join Turbo Gallery for the Official Opening of the 'Classic & JDM Photography Exhibition'.

Bring your classic car to the show and enjoy both photography and model cars. Expect the unexpected when you enter the gallery!

Go into the draw to win a ride in a classic car, a socket set, a signed and framed photo or a full car detail!

Cuppa Connections at Jeparit Library

05 August 2026

Join us at your local Hindmarsh Shire Library for weekly Cuppa Connections. It's a great opportunity to meet new people and catch up with friends.
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Latest News

Public Holiday Arrangements in Lieu of Melbourne Cup Day 2026

Published on 31 July 2026

The Hon. Natalie Suleyman MP, Minister for Small and Family Business, has approved Hindmarsh Shire Council’s request to substitute alternative days for the 2026 Melbourne Cup Day public holiday in Nhill and Rainbow.
A full day public holiday has been declared in lieu of Melbourne Cup:
• in the township of Rainbow and the localities of Kenmare and Albacutya for the Rainbow Show on Tuesday...

Hindmarsh Shire Council Adopts Desexing Policy

Published on 30 July 2026

At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 29 July 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted a new Desexing Policy for Domestic Animals (Cats) to help reduce unwanted litters, improve animal welfare outcomes, and support responsible pet ownership across the municipality. The policy follows community consultation undertaken as part of the development of the Domestic Animal Management Plan in 2025 where

Funding Application for Design and Planning for Jeparit Weir

Published on 30 July 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council has submitted a funding application for $820,000 under the Australian Government’s Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) for Detailed Design and Planning of the Jeparit Weir.

The project seeks funding to complete detailed designs, technical investigations, approvals, risk assessment, cost estimates, and implementation planning required to progress the future replacement of the
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Adverts & Tenders

Join Our Team - Caretaker Dimboola Riverside Holiday Park

On display until 05 August 2026

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

Caretaker - Dimboola Riverside Holiday Park
Permanent Full Time
Salary commencing at $35.28 per hour

Applications close 12noon on Wednesday 5 August 2026.

Adoption of 2026/2026 Budget

On display until 31 August 2026

At the meeting held on Wednesday 24 June 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted its Annual Budget, incorporating the Revenue and Rating Plan, for the 2026/2027 financial year.

The total amount to be raised by general rates and charges in 2026/2027 is $10.63m which is an increase of $0.285m from 2025/2026.

The community has told us that roads and pedestrian infrastructure are the highest priority

2026 Council Meeting Dates

On display until 16 December 2026

At the Council meeting held on Wednesday 26 November 2025, Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted the 2026 dates for Ordinary Council meetings. Meetings will be held at Nhill Council Chambers, Hindmarsh Shire Offices, 92 Nelson Street Nhill, and livestreamed to Council’s YouTube channel, commencing at 3:00pm on the following dates during 2026...
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Have Your Say

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.

Libraries Activity Survey

Ongoing consultation

Hindmarsh Shire Libraries want to hear from you! We would appreciate it if you could kindly take a moment to answer this short survey about future classes & activities you would like to see at Hindmarsh Shire Libraries.

Nhill Townscape and Lake Concept Plan Implementation

Ongoing consultation

About this project: In mid-2021, Hindmarsh Shire Council in conjunction with Wimmera Mallee Tourism and funding support from the Australian Government commissioned the development of a Nhill Townscape and Lake Concept Plan for Nhill. The vision for the project was to ‘Enhance pedestrian and visual connections between the town centre (Goldsworthy Park), Jaypex Park and Nhil...
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Apply for Grants

Hindmarsh Shire's Business, Community and Events grant programs are OPEN for applications! Apply now

Budget 2026/2027 Adopted

Click here to view the 2026/2027 Annual Budget inc. Rating Revenue Plan.

Rainbow Silo Art

Experience the newest addition to the Silo Art Trail - Rainbow Silo Art!

Explore the Wimmera River Discovery Trail

Click here to view a map of the Wimmera River Discovery trail walk from Dimboola to Jeparit.
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