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Upcoming Events

School Holiday Program Movie: How to Train Your Dragon

11 July 2025

Join us during the July school holidays for a FREE movie screening of, 'How to Train Your Dragon' on Friday 11 July 2025 at 1pm.

Jigsaw Club at the Rainbow Library

11 July 2025

Join us at the Rainbow Library for Jigsaw Club.

Held every Friday from 1:30pm.

Jigsaw Club at the Nhill Library

11 July 2025

Join us at the Nhill Library for Jigsaw Club.

Held every Friday from 2pm.
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Latest News

Public Holiday Arrangements in Lieu of Melbourne Cup Day 2025

Published on 08 July 2025

The Hon. Natalie Suleyman MP, Minister for Small Business, has approved Hindmarsh Shire Council’s request to substitute days for the 2025 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 14 October 2025.
• in the...

Statement - Convicted Offender

Published on 07 July 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council is deeply saddened and concerned following the conviction of Mr Ronald Marks, Indigenous Elder, only learning of the conviction through media reports.
We acknowledge the distress this news has caused across our community, particularly for families and those who engaged with Mr Marks through his cultural programs and appearances at events, activities and early years...

Council secures funding- Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund

Published on 04 July 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council has been successful in securing $1 million dollars for the upgrade of Dimboola Swimming Pool and $40,000 for Key Strategic Sport and Recreation Master Plans through the State Governments Round 2 of the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.

The Dimboola Swimming Pool project, which includes an additional $275,000 contribution from Council and $10,000 from Dimboola
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Adverts & Tenders

Tenders Invited - Panel of Approved Suppliers - Goods & Services

On display until 07 August 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council invites suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers / Contractors to respond to its Tender for -

CONTRACT 2022-2023-02
PANEL OF APPROVED SUPPLIERS – GOODS & SERVICES

Council is seeking new Suppliers / Contractors to join its panel of approved Suppliers / Contractors for the provision of goods and services. Council is particularly interested in receiving submissions...

Quotations Invited - Access Driveway & Parking Area, Rainbow Silo

On display until 24 July 2025

Quotations are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors for:

RFQ 2025-2026-04
Construction of Access Driveway and Parking Area at Silo Tourism Development, Rainbow

The specific requirements are detailed in the Request For Quotation documents, which can be downloaded via Council’s website at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/tenders.

Quotations Invited - Chain Mesh Fencing at Rainbow Silo

On display until 31 July 2025

Quotations are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors for:

RFQ 2025-2026-03
Supply & Installation of 1800mm high Chain Mesh Fencing (black) at Silo Tourism Development, Rainbow

The specific requirements are detailed in the Request For Quotation documents, which can be downloaded via Council’s website at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/tenders.
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Have Your Say

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...

Hindmarsh Shire Council Plan 2025-2029

Ongoing consultation

The Hindmarsh Shire Council Plan is developed in conversation with our community and details the vision, goals and strategies to guide Council’s service delivery, activities and decision making over a four-year period. It is time to develop a new Council Plan, and we would like to hear from the Hindmarsh community about the services, programs and projects that matter to you...

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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Budget 2025-2026 Adopted

Click here to view the 2025-2026 Budget inc. Rating Revenue Plan and Long-Term Financial Plan.

Your Councillors

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Coming up at the Nhill Cinema

Click here to view what is coming up at the Nhill Cinema.

Glass Bin Information

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