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.... Tagged as: , Mayoral Columns
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... Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
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 Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases
Seniors Festival Returns to Hindmarsh Published on 27 August 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council will celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival throughout October 2026 with a program of free events and activities across the Shire. This year’s theme, “Connect, Create, Celebrate”, encourages older Victorians to come together, discover new interests and enjoy social connection.All Seniors Festival events held in Hindmarsh Shire during October are free of charge. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Council News
2026 Seniors Concert Featuring Frankly Sinatra Published on 25 August 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council is delighted to announce the return of the highly anticipated Seniors Concert as part of the 2026 Victorian Seniors Festival.This year’s Seniors Concert will feature ‘Frankly Sinatra - A tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes’ which is a new show led by music theatre star Ian Stenlake, presented by Promac Productions Australia and directed by Musical Director Kym Dillon. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Free Green Waste Disposal Across Hindmarsh Shire This October Published on 21 August 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council is pleased to offer free green waste disposal to residents of Hindmarsh Shire, and Hindmarsh based businesses providing services to residents of Hindmarsh, throughout the month of October 2026. Available at all Council Transfer Stations, this will run from Thursday 1 October to Saturday 31 October 2026.With the upcoming fire season approaching, this program provides... Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases
Action Packed School Holiday Program Coming Soon Published on 19 August 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to announce a diverse program of activities for the upcoming September/October 2026 school holidays, offering plenty of fun opportunities for young people and families across the Shire. There is something for everyone, whether you want to be creative, active, learn a new skill, or simply enjoy some entertainment with family and friends. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Mayoral Matters – July 2026 Published on 05 August 2026 Before I begin, can I please remind everyone to complete their Census next week on Tuesday 11 August. This is very important to the Shire - I will explain later.The Nhill Town Committee held their AGM at the beginning of the month and re-elected Alison Dahlenburg as President and Natalie Farmers as Secretary. I have been very impressed with their meetings, having attended most of them in this... Tagged as: , Mayoral Columns
Public Holiday Arrangements in Lieu of Melbourne Cup Day 2026 Published on 31 July 2026 The Hon. Natalie Suleyman MP, Minister for Small and Family Business, has approved Hindmarsh Shire Council’s request to substitute alternative days for the 2026 Melbourne Cup Day public holiday in Nhill and Rainbow.A full day public holiday has been declared in lieu of Melbourne Cup:• in the township of Rainbow and the localities of Kenmare and Albacutya for the Rainbow Show on Tuesday... Tagged as: , Media Releases, Public Notices
Hindmarsh Shire Council Adopts Desexing Policy Published on 30 July 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 29 July 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted a new Desexing Policy for Domestic Animals (Cats) to help reduce unwanted litters, improve animal welfare outcomes, and support responsible pet ownership across the municipality. The policy follows community consultation undertaken as part of the development of the Domestic Animal Management Plan in 2025 where Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Council News