NGV Kids on Tour 2026 at Hindmarsh Shire Libraries Published on 05 January 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Libraries are excited to have been selected to participate in the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Kids on Tour program in 2026.Through FREE workshops and activities developed by NGV, in collaboration with leading artists and designers from around the world, and in partnership with local community venues and organisations, NGV Kids on Tour shares the joys and benefits of... Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council 2025 End of Year Celebration Published on 22 December 2025 After a very full year, the 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Councillors wrapped up their program with their final event - the Golden Hour Formal - held on Friday 12 December 2025 at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre.Young people from across Hindmarsh Shire came together to mark the end of the year, enjoying an evening of dancing, singing, social connection, photos and great food. The event was a... Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
2026 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council Appointed Published on 22 December 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council’s 2026 Youth Councillors were appointed at the Council meeting held on Wednesday 17 December 2025. So far, the 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council is made up of five returning members and seven new members, with applications for the 2026 Youth Council remaining open until all positions are filled. The Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council is an Advisory Committee whose role is... Tagged as: , Announcements, Council News
International Day of People with a Disability Event – New Date Published on 22 December 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council has rescheduled its International Day of People with Disability event and will be hosting a celebration at the Dimboola Bowling Club on Wednesday 11 February 2026 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.International Day of People with Disability is a United Nations (UN) observed day, that aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and... Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Mayoral Matters December 2025 Published on 22 December 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, I have been asked to reflect on the year we have had. There are many things that are worth mentioning from 2025 – successes, challenges and change, and things that have brought community and nation together. Unfortunately, the horrific event at Bondi recently is front of mind, as it is for so many Australians across the country. The senseless killing of so many... Tagged as: , Mayoral Columns
Chelsea’s 2025 Giving Tree Spreads Christmas Cheer Published on 18 December 2025 As Christmas draws ever closer, Chelsea has once again been overwhelmed by the generous and giving spirit of the Hindmarsh community who have donated gifts to the Giving Tree Appeal.On Friday 12 December 2025, Chelsea - a Youth Councillor, local Dimboola Library member and resident - along with her mum Vicki, collected the donated gifts from the Giving Trees in Hindmarsh Shire Libraries. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Adopted Council Plans, Strategies and Policies Published on 18 December 2025 At the Council meeting held on Wednesday 17 December 2025, Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted several plans, strategies and policies:- Sport and Recreation Strategy 2025-2035- Youth Strategy 2025-2029- Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029- Volunteers Policy and Code of Conduct- Amended Youth Council Terms of Reference Tagged as: , Council News
e-Press Goes Live on BorrowBox for Hindmarsh Published on 12 December 2025 Extra, extra - read all about it! Hindmarsh Shire Libraries is excited to announce the arrival of “e-Press” to its BorrowBox platform.BorrowBox is fast becoming one of the most popular resources that Hindmarsh Shire Libraries has on offer. With everything from e-Audiobooks to e-Books and more recently the inclusion of ‘read-along’ digital books, and now the inclusion of e-Press, there is... Tagged as: , Library Updates
Summer Pool Parties at Hindmarsh’s Outdoor Pools Published on 11 December 2025 Visit Hindmarsh Shire’s Outdoor Pools in Rainbow, Nhill, Dimboola and Jeparit for a splash of fun at the 2026 Pool Parties! These are FREE events with a FREE BBQ available after 6pm. Entertainment will feature DJ Bunga, so make your way down to your local pool for a fantastic time! Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Hindmarsh Celebrates Successful 16 Days of Activism Published on 10 December 2025 The United Nation’s international campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence takes place each year from 25 November until 10 December. The campaign aims to unite community and call for the elimination of gendered violence.16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence has now ended, and Council is happy to reflect on the successful events that were hosted across Hindmarsh. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Council News