Home

Find it Online

Rubbish and Recycling

Bin collection details, Rubbish Tip hours, recycling information and more.

Council Meetings

View or download Council’s meeting agendas and minutes.

Community Map

View our interactive community map and information on facilities within Hindmarsh.

Libraries

Click for library information, locations, opening hours and to view our online catalogue.

Business Permits

Information about starting, buying, expanding or operating a business in Hindmarsh.

Plan and Build

Find information including application forms on planning and building in Hindmarsh Shire.

Make a Request

Make an online request, report an issue, or give us feedback.

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.

Council Resources

Click to view Council's budget, policies, plans, reports and more.

Rates and Payments

Information on paying your rates and bills with Council.

Apply for Grants

Apply for Council grants.

Upcoming Events

Nhill Supported Playgroup

20 October 2025

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

Held weekly during school terms at the Nhill Library, Dimboola Library, Rainbow Library and Jeparit Kindergarten.

Seniors Rights Victoria Planning Ahead Sessions

20 October 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council has partnered with Seniors Rights Victoria to present planning ahead sessions with topics including powers of attorney, medical treatment decisions, and advanced care planning.

Jigsaw Club at the Jeparit Library

20 October 2025

Join us at the Jpearit Library for Jigsaw Club.

Held every Monday from 2:00pm.
View More Events

Latest News

Hindmarsh Shire Council September/October School Holiday Program

Published on 14 October 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council’s School Holiday Program that was held over September and October was a fantastic success, attracting approximately 410 participants across all events.

For outdoor and fishing enthusiasts, the fishing workshops held in Jeparit, Nhill, and Rainbow were the perfect day out, with a few attendees catching a fish or two! Council would like to thank the volunteers from the...

Mayoral Matters September 2025

Published on 01 October 2025

The Nhill Town Committee met at the beginning of September and again two weeks later with very good and enthusiastic input from a wide range of community groups. It is exciting to see representation from community groups discussing ideas and projects important to West Ward. I’m hoping we can progress some of the ideas into projects to enable us to obtain grant funding.

2026 Hindmarsh Australia Day Awards Nominations Now Open

Published on 01 October 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council is calling for nominations for the 2026 Hindmarsh Australia Day Awards and is encouraging members of the community to nominate persons who have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or over several years, as well as outstanding events that were run within Hindmarsh Shire in 2025.

Each year on Australia Day, Hindmarsh Shire Council presents awards at..
View More News

Adverts & Tenders

Expressions of Interest - Sale of Miscellaneous Plant & Depot Items

On display until 23 October 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the sale of multiple items which include a gantry, safe, 5,000L fuel tank, chainsaw, push mower, and demo saw. All items are sold as is.

SALE OF MISCELLANEOUS PLANT & DEPOT ITEMS (EOI 2025-2026-13)

The specific details, including photos of items, are listed in the Expression of Interest (EOI) documents which can be downloaded..

2026 Hindmarsh Australia Day Awards Nominations Now Open

On display until 05 December 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council is currently inviting nominations for the 2026 Australia Day Awards.

Australia Day Awards recognise outstanding community service to the Hindmarsh Shire community during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the community over a number of years.

Nominations are now being called for...

Join Our Team - Cleaner, Nhill

On display until 20 October 2025

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

Cleaner - Nhill
Permanent Part Time (20 hours per fortnight)
Salary commencing at $30.32 per hour

Applications close 12noon on Monday 20 October 2025.
View More Public Notices

Have Your Say

Expression of Interest - Sale of Miscellaneous Plant & Depot Items

Submissions closing on 23 October 2025, 05:00 PM

EOI 2025-2026-13 Council is seeking expressions of interest for the purchase of miscellaneous plant & depot items. Prospective purchasers should note that: * The items are to be sold ‘as is’; and * The successful applicant is to be responsible for all transport and moving costs. Items available: * Gantry – already disassembled. Dimensions: 3 Sections 510mm x 190mm, 65...

Procurement Policy

Submissions closing on 19 October 2025, 11:59 PM

PURPOSE OF THE POLICY The purpose of the Procurement Policy is to guide Council’s procurement activities in a manner that promotes open and fair competition, ensures Value for Money, and upholds the principles of transparency, probity, and accountability. It supports ethical, efficient, and effective procurement practices that deliver value to the community and align with C...

Sport and Recreation Strategy 2025-2035

Ongoing consultation

Hindmarsh Shire Council is developing a Sport and Recreation Strategy for 2025 – 2035 and is seeking input from both sport and recreation stakeholders (e.g. sporting clubs, user groups, leagues) and individuals from across Hindmarsh Shire. In 2024 Council Staff visited Sporting Clubs in the Shire to get the conversation started and gain feedback from club representatives re...
View More Consultations

Events in Hindmarsh for Victorian Seniors Festival

Council is holding a variety of events and activities throughout October 2025 for Seniors Month!

Australia Day Awards Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards. Click here to make a nomination.

Apply for Youth Council

Applications are open for 2026 Youth Council. Click here for more information or to apply!

Explore the Wimmera River Discovery Trail

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