Councillor Column - Cr Brett Ireland Published on 27 May 2022 One of the biggest challenges of being in council is evolving with changing times. As councillors, we now do courses and seminars on gender equality, domestic violence and the fight against homophobia.Housing demands in our shire have been highlighted lately, especially during COVID with the trend of people wanting to move to the country... Tagged as: , Councillor Column
Albacutya Bridge Open to Traffic Published on 23 May 2022 Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Greg Wood, and North Ward Councillor, Cr Ron Ismay, were on site at the newly constructed Albacutya Bridge today as barriers were removed opening the bridge to traffic.The Albacutya Bridge was permanently closed in October 2021 due to deterioration and was demolished not long after to allow for the new dual lane bridge to be constructed. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Council News, Project Updates
Councillor Column - Cr Brett Ireland Published on 10 May 2022 Hi everyone,Well, I have now been a councillor for 18 months and in an upcoming series of articles I want to give you an insight into how I think and also processes, frustrations, etc, that a Councillor faces. Tagged as: , Councillor Column
Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum's 2022 Queen's Birthday Rally Published on 09 May 2022 The Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum at Jeparit is welcoming back its Annual Vintage Rally over the Saturday and Sunday of the coming Queens Birthday long weekend, June 11 and 12. After missing the last two years due to COVID-19 impacts, the museum committee are excited to bring back the event this year with the theme of “Sharing our Memories”. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Story Competition Launch at Hindmarsh Shire Libraries Published on 28 April 2022 Following on from the successful series of author talks and the book launch of Growing Up in Country Australia, Hindmarsh Shire Libraries are excited to announce the launch of their inaugural story competition – Growing up in Hindmarsh. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases, Council News
Councillor Column - Cr Wendy Bywaters Published on 26 April 2022 Hello and welcome to my first Councillor Column, a new addition we are including in our fortnightly newsletters.As I write this article, many of us are putting finishing touches to the Wimmera's first steampunk festival, and by the time this newsletter is published, you will be the judge of the success of Dimboola's magical weekend. I hope all who attended had a fabulous time. Tagged as: , Councillor Column
Mayoral Matters April 2022 Published on 22 April 2022 As the school holidays draw to an end, Hindmarsh has shined during the month of April with a vast array of fun had by all.The Hindmarsh Shire Council school holiday program was jam packed with fun across all our towns. From movies, crafty art, puppet shows and a trip to the Grampians the choices catered to all. Tagged as: , Mayoral Columns
IDAHOBIT Day 2022 Published on 22 April 2022 Hindmarsh Shire Council is proud to be participating in the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), which occurs annually on 17 May. IDAHOBIT celebrates LGBTQIA+ people globally and raises awareness for the work that still needs to be done to combat discrimination. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Council News
National Volunteers Week Morning and Afternoon Teas Published on 22 April 2022 To celebrate National Volunteers Week, Hindmarsh Shire Council is hosting complimentary morning and afternoon teas throughout the Shire to thank all of the hard working volunteers in our community for everything that they do.Council would like to invite all volunteers to join us for morning and afternoon teas at your local libraries. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Media Releases, Council News
Libraries to Host Local Author Published on 11 April 2022 Hindmarsh Shire Libraries is pleased to announce their next series of Author Talks with local author Maryanne Plazzer (MA Plazzer) who has contributed to the new release book Growing up in Country Australia alongside Tony Armstrong, Annabel Crabb and many others.The Author Talk coincides with the book launch of Growing Up in Country Australia. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases, Council News