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Upcoming Events

Jigsaw Club at the Rainbow Library

03 January 2025

Join us at the Rainbow Library for Jigsaw Club.

Held every Friday from 1:30pm.

Jigsaw Club at the Nhill Library

03 January 2025

Join us at the Nhill Library for Jigsaw Club.

Held every Friday from 2pm.

Jigsaw Club at the Jeparit Library

06 January 2025

Join us at the Jpearit Library for Jigsaw Club.

Held every Monday from 2:00pm.
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Latest News

Mayoral Matters December 2024

Published on 20 December 2024

2024 is drawing to a close and will soon enough be done and dusted, the harvest for most, finished or close to, with yields above what was expected. The summer rain early in the year and the cool lead up to harvest has been a get out of jail card for most farmers I have talked to.

Councillor Uoy and I attended two days of Mayor / Deputy Mayor training, run by the Municipal Association of...

Wimmera 72 website provides important emergency information

Published on 19 December 2024

As we head into the holiday season, the Wimmera Emergency Management Team is reminding people to visit their Wimmera72 website to help them plan and prepare for emergencies.
Co-ordinator Kristi Sullivan said that while the Wimmera is a stunning part of Western Victoria, it can also be quite dangerous.
“As with many parts of Australia, our region is prone to bushfires, floods, heatwaves and other..

Hindmarsh Shire Libraries Hosts NGV KIDS ON TOUR PROGRAM 2025

Published on 19 December 2024

Get ready for an artistic adventure these summer school holidays! National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Kids on Tour is back this January with free school holiday art activities for kids at Hindmarsh Shire Library branches. These include making a playful cat and dog ear headband, illustrating a Kusama-inspired pumpkin, and creating fashion designs for paper dolls.

The 2025 NGV Kids on Tour marks...
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Adverts & Tenders

Join Our Team

On display until 22 January 2025

Join the Hindmarsh team and contribute to our beautiful Shire. We
currently have the following positions vacant:

- Dimboola Riverside Holiday Park Caretaker
- Bookings Officer (Hindmarsh Holiday Parks)
- Team Leader Holiday Parks

Applications close Wednesday 22 January 2025 at 12noon, however we reserve the right to close applications if a suitable applicant is...

Community Action Grants Program

On display until 28 February 2025

Applications for round two of the 2024/2025 Community Action Grants Program open on Friday 13 December 2024 and close at 5:00pm on Friday 28 February 2025.

Application forms are available on the Hindmarsh Shire Council website at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/apply-for-grants and can either be downloaded or completed online.

Funding can be applied for in one of the three categories...

Christmas and New Year Arrangements 2024/2025

On display until 06 January 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council Customer Service Centres, Libraries, and Transfer Stations will be subject to closures over the Christmas and New Year period 2024-2025.

All Customer Service Centres, Libraries and Transfer Stations will be closed Friday 20 December 2024 from 11am – 5pm.

Customer Service Centres and Libraries will then be closed over the Christmas and New Year period from 3pm on Monday 23
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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.

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...

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.
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Your New Council for 2024-2028

Click here to read about your new Council for 2024-2028

Swimming Pool Season 2024/2025

Swimming Pools open from 16 November 2024 and will be FREE this season. Click here for more info!

Glass Bin Information

Click here for information about the new glass bin collection service.

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