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Events

Story Time - Rainbow

04 September 2026

Please join us at the Rainbow Library for Story Time!

Hindmarsh Shire Libraries holds weekly story time sessions every Friday at the Rainbow Library commencing at 9:15am.

All are welcome to attend.

Rainbow Crochet Corner

04 September 2026

Grab those knitting needles or crochet hooks and pop down to the Rainbow Library for a yarn with yarners!

Story Time - Dimboola

04 September 2026

Please join us at the Dimboola Library for Story Time!

Hindmarsh Shire Libraries holds weekly story time sessions every Friday at the Dimboola Library commencing at 10:00am.

These sessions include stories and songs and all are welcome to attend.
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Latest News

Mayoral Matters – August 2026

Published on 02 September 2026

My first week of August started with mandatory training over two days in Warracknabeal, accompanied by my fellow councillors, CEO, Executive staff and representee's from five nonboring councils (that was meant to be neighbouring but good old spell check which I’d be buggered without by the way, gave me the alternative, thought I would leave it there). We covered a large array of topics and as....

Proposed speed reduction for Winiam East Road

Published on 01 September 2026

At the Council meeting held on Wednesday 26 August 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council endorsed the proposal to seek approval from the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to reduce the speed limit on a 250-metre section of Winiam East Road Nhill, immediately south of the Western Highway intersection, from 80 km/h to 60 km/h.

The proposal responds to road safety concerns at the...

Councils advocacy delivers $1.3 million win for regional readiness

Published on 31 August 2026

A campaign by nine north-west Victorian councils has secured a $1.3 million State Government funding package to help communities prepare for the unprecedented growth, investment, challenges and opportunities being driven by renewable energy, mining and major infrastructure projects across the region.

Since early 2026, the Northwest 9 council alliance has worked collectively to ensure governments
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Adverts & Tenders

Request for Quotation - Supply and Delivery of Ford Everest

On display until 10 September 2026

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

RFQ 2026-2027-10
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FLEET VEHICLE – FORD EVEREST

Closing time for the above RFQ is 2:00pm on Thursday 10 September 2026.

Request for Quotation - Supply and Delivery of Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

On display until 10 September 2026

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

RFQ 2026-2027-09
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FLEET VEHICLE – MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT

Closing time for the above RFQ is 2:00pm on Thursday 10 September 2026.

Tenders Invited - Lower Wimmera River Flood Study & Planning Amendment

On display until 17 September 2026

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

TENDER 2026-2027-08
LOWER WIMMERA FLOOD STUDY & PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT

Closing time for the above tender is 2:00 pm on Thursday 17 September 2026.
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Have Your Say

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.

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.

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...
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Free School Holiday Program

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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.

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