Have Your Say – Advisory Committee Policy and Terms of Reference Published on 07 April 2025 Council’s Advisory Committees form an integral link between Council and Community. They are forums where community members can provide advice to Council on issues pertinent to a town or specific purpose, guiding the delivery of inclusive services and the development, implementation and delivery of our plans and strategies. Tagged as: , Public Consultations
Transfer Stations close on Friday 18 April 2025 (Good Friday) Published on 03 April 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council wishes to inform residents that all transfer stations will be closed on Friday, 18 April (Good Friday).Residents and businesses are encouraged to plan accordingly and make use of alternative waste disposal options before or after the holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on Saturday 19 April 2025.We appreciate the community’s understanding and cooperation. Tagged as: , Announcements
Out and About in Hindmarsh Shire Published on 03 April 2025 Read on to find out about the amazing community projects that are progressing across Hindmarsh Shire. - Davis Park Grandstand and Changerooms- Rainbow Rises New Facilities a hit at ARB Big Desert Off-Road Race- Llew Schilling Silo Development, Rainbow- Lorquon Netherby Road Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Council News, Project Updates
Hindmarsh Community Thanks Volunteers and Emergency Services Published on 01 April 2025 A large crowd gathered at the Dimboola Soundshell in the Dimboola Recreation Reserve last Saturday, 29 March 2025, to acknowledge and thank CFA Volunteers and Emergency Services personnel for their efforts in controlling the Little Desert National Park bushfire, which started on Monday 27 January 2025.An estimated 400 people enjoyed live music by Dog and Bass, followed by Head Rush, after... Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Mayoral Matters March 2025 Published on 25 March 2025 I would like to commence by offering my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bill and Margaret Bound who tragically passed because of an accident on the Western Highway. Losing community members is always a huge loss, even more so in our small communities. Rest in Peace Bill and Margaret. I attended a renewable energy information session in Warracknabeal recently, a hot topic in Tagged as: , Mayoral Columns
Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund – Published on 24 March 2025 Mandatory State Government Charge to be Collected by CouncilIn December 2024, the Victorian Government announced that the Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) would be replaced by the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF), effective from 1 July 2025. The fees are set by the State Government, collected by Councils, and paid back to the State Government including any interest accumulated. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Advisory Committee Membership Applications Published on 24 March 2025 Are you a community minded person with great ideas for improving Hindmarsh Shire? We are seeking expressions of interest from the community to join the following Advisory Committees for a 2-year term from July 2025 – June 2027:• Nhill Township Advisory Committee• Jeparit Township Advisory Committee• Rainbow Township Advisory Committee• Hindmarsh Pride Advisory Committee Tagged as: , Media Releases, Council News
Harmony Day 2025 Published on 21 March 2025 Approximately 60 people of various nationalities attended the 2025 Harmony Day celebrations held at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre on Thursday 20 March 2025.Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay, hosted the evening and explained that the event was being held to celebrate and acknowledge both Harmony Week and Cultural Diversity Week as they coincide and run from Monday 17 March to... Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases, Council News
Hindmarsh Business Networking Session – 9 April 2025 Published on 21 March 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is pleased to host the next instalment of our Hindmarsh Business Networking Sessions on Wednesday 9 April 2025 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre. Presenters on the evening will include Patrick White – Rural Financial Counselling Service, Ian Gumela – Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism, Mark Fletcher - Hindmarsh Shire Council, as well as local Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Council News
Join the Hindmarsh Shire Council Plan 2025-2029 Community Panel! Published on 21 March 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is calling for community members to apply for the Council Plan 2025-2029 Community Panel. The Community Panel is a deliberative panel, meaning that you'll learn about things that matter to you, ask questions of staff and Councillors and debate opportunities and ideas for the Council Plan. You will work together as a group to share ideas and make recommendations to Council Tagged as: , Media Releases, Council News