Show Your Support - Rainbow Early Years Hub Published on 22 May 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council is supporting Emerge Early Years Services in their funding application under the Federal Government’s Building Early Education Fund (BEEF) to construct an integrated Early Years Hub at Rainbow P-12 College. The project scope includes a new facility that will encompass kindergarten, long day care, and other early years services such as supported playgroup, maternal child... Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
New Look Community, Business and Events Grants for Hindmarsh Published on 15 May 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council has endorsed a refreshed approach to its Council grants programs with the introduction of new funding streams and clearer priorities to strengthen community wellbeing, local businesses, and major regional events.Following a comprehensive review, Council has adopted three updated sets of guidelines... Tagged as: , Announcements, Grants, Council News
Hindmarsh Shire Council Community Action Grants Awarded Published on 11 May 2026 At the meeting on Wednesday 6 May 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council awarded seven local community organisations grants though round two of the 2025/2026 Community Action Grants program. Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay, said “It is important that Council continues to support local community organisations in delivering these projects and events, as they play a vital role in strengthening Tagged as: , Announcements, Grants
Have Your Say – Hindmarsh Domestic Animal De-Sexing Policy Published on 07 May 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 6 May 2026, Council endorsed the draft Hindmarsh Domestic Animal De-Sexing Policy for a period of public consultation.The purpose of the new draft Hindmarsh Domestic Animal De-sexing Policy is to establish Councils approach to mandatory desexing for cats registered within Hindmarsh Shire to support responsible pet ownership, reduce overpopulation, and... Tagged as: , Public Consultations
Quarterly Finance, Council Plan and Capital Works Updates (Q3) Published on 07 May 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 6 May 2026, the following quarterly updates were received:• Financial Report for the period ending 31 March 2026• Council Plan Actions for 2025/2026• Capital Works Progress for 2025/2026Financial Report Council has completed its financial report for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 year, giving our community a transparent look at how we are tracking Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases, Council News, Project Updates
Hindmarsh Shire Council Updates Policies & Invites Community Feedback Published on 07 May 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 6 May 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted three policies and endorsed three policies for a period of public consultation.Policies that were adopted are as follows:• Public Interest Disclosure Policy• Fraud Prevention Policy and Plan• Procurement PolicyThe draft policies that Council is seeking public feedback on are as follows... Tagged as: , Public Consultations, Council News
Have Your Say – Draft Annual Budget 2026/2027 Published on 07 May 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 6 May 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council endorsed the Draft 2026/2027 Annual Budget (incorporating the draft Revenue and Rating Plan), to go out for a period of public consultation.About the BudgetThe draft budget has been developed to balance the retention of existing community service levels, maintenance and renewal of assets, and new initiatives to... Tagged as: , Public Consultations
Celebrating Volunteers in Hindmarsh Published on 07 May 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council is celebrating passionate volunteers through a series of events this National Volunteer Week (18 – 24 May 2026). National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, spearheaded by Volunteering Australia. This year’s theme of ‘Your Year to Volunteer’ recognises millions of volunteers across the country and invites everyone to discover how... Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Mayoral Matters April 2026 Published on 05 May 2026 A Council meeting was held on the Wednesday 1 April 2026, fortunately in the afternoon, missing any potential ‘April Fool’s Day’ jokes. Council, on the day, allocated $40,000 to develop an Investment Attraction Prospectus, promoting private investment in the development of priority sites identified in the recently completed Industrial Land Scoping and Implementation Report. Tagged as: , Mayoral Columns
Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council Presents: Winter Wonderland Disco Published on 04 May 2026 Get ready to dance the night away at our Winter Wonderland themed disco – the perfect way to celebrate the upcoming season! Join us at the Dimboola Memorial Secondary College Hall on Friday 22 May 2026, from 6:30pm to 9pm for a fun-filled night with friends. Transport Available: Supervised return buses will be running from Nhill, Rainbow, and Jeparit. To secure your seat, please register by.. Tagged as: , Events & Activities