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Upcoming Events

Cuppa Connections at Jeparit Library

15 July 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.

Cuppa Connections at Rainbow Library

15 July 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.

Nhill Kids Craft Club

15 July 2026

Join us at the Nhill Library for Nhill Kids Craft Club FREE of charge!

It will be held on the third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm during school terms.
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Latest News

Hindmarsh Shire Cat Desexing Clinic Next Location

Published on 13 July 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council has partnered with The Vet Project to hold affordable cat desexing clinics in Hindmarsh Shire.

The Vet Project is a mobile, low-cost veterinary service supporting regional Victoria by providing affordable desexing, microchipping, vaccinations, and parasite treatments to communities with limited access to traditional vet clinics.

Community Meeting for Dimboola Swimming Pool Update

Published on 08 July 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council invites all community members to attend an information session to receive an update on the Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrade Project.

What is the Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrade Project?
In July 2025, Council announced that it had been successful in securing $1 million dollars for the upgrade of Dimboola Swimming Pool through the State Governments Round 2 of the Regional...

Business, Community and Events Grants – Open for Applications

Published on 06 July 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council recently reviewed and renewed its grant programs and is excited to announce that they are now open for applications.

The renewed grant programs that Council now offer are:
• Business Boost Grants
• Connected Communities Grants
• Regional Events Sponsorship Framework
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Adverts & Tenders

Yurunga Homestead Community Asset Committee Annual General Meeting

On display until 23 July 2026

The Yurunga Homestead Community Asset Committee will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 23 July 2026 at Hayden’s Café, Federal Street Rainbow, commencing at 2:00pm.

The purpose of the meeting is to present the annual report and annual financial report from the Chairperson and Treasurer.

This meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend. RSVP and apologies...

Join Our Team - Plant Operator Labourer Jeparit

On display until 22 July 2026

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

Plant Operator Labourer - Jeparit
Permanent Full Time (9-day fortnight)
Salary commencing at $67,634 per annum

Applications close 12noon on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

Request for Quotation - Park Street Underground Drainage and Footpath

On display until 30 July 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council invites suitably qualified and experienced persons / organisations to respond to its RFQ for:

RFQ 2026-2027-01
PARK STREET UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE AND CONCRETE FOOTPATH

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

Closing time for the above RFQ is 2:00pm on Thursday 30 July...
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Have Your Say

Draft Public Transparency Policy

Submissions closing on 17 July 2026, 11:59 PM

The purpose of the Public Transparency Policy is to support Council in its ongoing drive for good governance and reinforces the importance of open and accountable conduct. In practice, it provides guidance as to how Council information is to be made publicly available. Council must adopt and maintain a public transparency policy under section 57 of the Local Government Act 2...

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.

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 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.

Newsletters and E-News

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