Hindmarsh’s June/July 2026 School Holiday Program Published on 11 June 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council is delighted to announce a fun-filled and diverse program for the upcoming June/July 2026 school holidays, with a fantastic range of activities for young people and families across the Shire.This FREE school holiday program features something for everyone, including creative workshops like Make Your Own Shrinky Dink, Cookie Decorating with Tegan, and Get Creative with... Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Four Mile Beach Campground Reopened Published on 04 June 2026 Four Mile Beach Campground, located within the Lake Hindmarsh Reserve, has reopened following a temporary closure throughout May 2026 to undertake maintenance.Hindmarsh Shire Council closed the campground from 1 May 2026 to complete electrical and plumbing works and to install updated signage outlining conditions of use. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Council News
Climate Adaption Strategy Update Published on 04 June 2026 Council adopted the Climate Adaption Strategy 2024-2036 in August 2024 to strengthen community resilience and prepare for projected climate change impacts. At the Council meeting held on Wednesday 3 June 2026, a report was presented providing an update on progress to May 2026. Since the Strategy was adopted, steady progress has been observed across the strategy’s five (5) key focus areas, which Tagged as: , Environment, Council News
HAVE YOUR SAY on the Draft Council Plan Actions 2026/2027 Published on 04 June 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 3 June 2026, Council endorsed the draft Council Plan Actions 2026/2027 for a period of public consultation.The draft Council Plan Actions 2026/2027 (the Actions) provide a focused and practical roadmap for delivering on the Council Plan 2025-2029 and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan. Developed through a combination of strategic planning... Tagged as: , Public Consultations, Council News
Mayoral Matters – May 2026 Published on 03 June 2026 Council recently held Drop-In Sessions for the draft 2026/2027 Budget in all four towns, as is with most years, with varying degrees of participation. Our budget this year prioritises expenditure on our infrastructure assets (eg: maintenance and renewal of roads, footpaths, kerb & channel, buildings etc). The below graph highlights where the money is budgeted to be spent in 2026/2027. Tagged as: , Mayoral Columns
Hindmarsh Shire Libraries Warm Winter Read 2026 Published on 01 June 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Libraries, in collaboration with Public Libraries Victoria, are thrilled to once again be participating in the Warm Winter Read program for 2026! Warm Winter Read is all about encouraging adult readers (16+) to develop long-lasting reading habits and prioritise reading this winter.As the weather cools down and the days start getting shorter, there’s nothing cozier than... Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Library Updates
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