Open Mic Night Showcases Local Talent Published on 13 October 2026 The Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council Open Mic Night was held on Tuesday 29 September 2026 and was a wonderful success, showcasing the incredible talent within the community.The audience was treated to a wonderful variety of musical talent, from singing, guitar and piano. For many young people, the event offered a valuable opportunity to gain confidence, develop their performance skills, and share.. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Free Planning Ahead Sessions for Older Residents Published on 12 October 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council has partnered with Seniors Rights Victoria and the Federal Government to deliver free ‘Planning Ahead’ sessions covering enduring powers of attorney, medical treatment decision-making and advance care planning. These sessions are being hosted as part of Council’s Victoria Seniors Festival program. The Victorian Seniors Festival is a major statewide celebration led by the Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Hindmarsh Makes the Most of School Holidays Published on 08 October 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council’s 2026 September/October School Holiday Program has come to an end, with approximately 430 young people from across the Shire and surrounding communities taking part in two weeks of fun-filled activities.The free program offered diverse, hands-on experiences designed to encourage creativity, learning and social connection. During Michelle Danisch’s mosaic coaster workshop Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Mayoral Matters – September 2026 Published on 06 October 2026 Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) 2026 Forum in Swan Hill started the month being attended by our Chief Executive Officer Monica Revell, Director of Corporate and Community Services Petra Croot, and yours truly of course, alongside Cr Rosie Barker, Cr Roger Aitken, and Cr Chan Uoy. I have attended many RCV forums over the years and find them very informative. They’re a great way to meet and network... Tagged as: , Mayoral Columns
Hindmarsh Shire Council Grants Awarded Published on 01 October 2026 Following Council’s endorsement at its meeting on Wednesday 30 September 2026, 20 community groups, businesses, and event organisers will share funding through Hindmarsh Shire Council’s new 2026/27 Grants Programs. Funding has been awarded through three streams: • Business Boost grants;• Connected Communities grants; and• Regional Event grants Tagged as: , Announcements, Grants
Have Your Say – Long Term Financial Plan 2026-2036 Published on 01 October 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 30 September 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council endorsed the Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2026-2036 to go out for a period of public consultation.The Long Term Financial Plan looks ahead over the next ten years, setting out the income Council expects to receive, what it expects to spend, and the community buildings, roads and other assets it will need to... Tagged as: , Public Consultations
Have Your Say on Council Policies Published on 01 October 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 30 September 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council endorsed three policies for a period of public consultation.HAVE YOUR SAYThe draft policies that Council is seeking community feedback on are as follows:• Live Streaming and Publishing Recordings of Council Meetings Policy• Human Rights Policy• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Tagged as: , Public Consultations
Council applies for Active Transport Funding Program Published on 01 October 2026 At the Council meeting held on Wednesday 30 September 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council endorsed two applications to the Australian Government’s Active Transport Funding Program for new accessible footpath connections in Dimboola and Nhill. The proposed Wimmera Street Footpath Connection would deliver about 450 metres of 1.5-metre-wide concrete footpath along Wimmera Street and Upper Regions Street Tagged as: , Community Safety, Council News
Councils unite to push for more Rural Funding Support Published on 01 October 2026 Ahead of the November state election, Hindmarsh Shire Council is joining with the public campaign to demand rural Victoria gets a better deal from Spring Street.Council is backing Rural Councils Victoria’s official ‘Invest in Rural Victoria’ campaign, pushing for increased state government investment in roads, community infrastructure, economic development, and housing, as well as broader... Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Council News
Save the date: So Last Century Midsumma event comes to Jeparit Published on 17 September 2026 Hindmarsh Pride Committee is inviting the community to save the date for So Last Century - a Number 96 and Dynasty Themed Gala Night, a vibrant celebration for everyone around pride, history, and regional storytelling to be held in Jeparit as part of the 2027 Midsumma Festival.The event will bring the style and energy of the 1970s and 1980s to Jeparit, pairing a gala evening with a short... Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases