Hindmarsh April School Holiday Program Published on 14 March 2024 School holiday activities are back in Hindmarsh Shire with an exciting two weeks of fun and FREE activities planned across all four towns within the municipality during the April school holidays. The 2024 April school holidays program will include our regular STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), crafts and cooking favorites, and the ever-popular Level Up Gaming. CJ’S Puppet.. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Mayoral Matters March 2024 Published on 08 March 2024 Congratulations to the community groups and businesses who received grant funding at our last council meeting through our Business Assistance Grants and Community Action Grants. We hope this money enhances or completes a variety of projects within our shire.We met with community members from Dimboola regarding the future of the senior citizens building in their town. Due to it needing extensive Tagged as: , Mayoral Columns
Harmony Day 2024 Published on 04 March 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Council and West Wimmera Health Service, with support from the Victorian Government, extend an invitation to all members of the community to join in the celebrations for Harmony Day 2024 at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre on Thursday 21 March 2024 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Council encourages all residents to come and celebrate the evening that will feature an array of... Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Official Openings for Jeparit and Nhill Infrastructure Developments Published on 29 February 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Council extends an invitation to all community members to attend the official openings of two important community projects in Jeparit and Nhill on Saturday 16 March 2024.Dr Anne Webster, Federal Member for Mallee, will officially open the redeveloped Jeparit Riverbank Precinct and the Nhill Cane Ball Court, both having been made possible with funds received through the... Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Improvement Works, Council News, Project Updates
Funding Announced for Davis Park, Nhill Facility Upgrades Published on 26 February 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Council and the Nhill and District Sporting Club have received notification that an application for funding to assist with the construction of AFL compliant changerooms and under covered tiered spectator seating has been successful.Council will receive funding of $250,000 through the Victorian Government’s 2023–2024 Country Football Netball Program.The new changerooms will... Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
2024 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council Published on 12 February 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Council announced the 2024 Youth Councillors with a certificate presentation on Friday 09 February 2024 at the Dimboola Library.The Youth Council leadership and team-building weekend retreat with Bonnie from Youth Leadership Academy Australia got underway after the certificate presentation. Every Youth Councillor who attended the retreat took a great effort to ensure that they.. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Mayoral Matters February 2024 Published on 08 February 2024 Unfortunately, my column today starts with the sad news that Ms Jessie Holmes will not be commencing her role as Chief Executive Officer for Hindmarsh Shire due to personal issues.Councillors were unanimous in appointing Jessie and were confident in her abilities to lead the shire to new horizons. We wish Jessie all the best in her future endeavours, and we will be commencing recruitment of... Tagged as: , Mayoral Columns
Hindmarsh Shire CEO Update Published on 08 February 2024 Council has reluctantly agreed to accept the request of Ms Jessie Holmes to be released from her contract as Hindmarsh Shire Council Chief Executive Officer. Ms Holmes was due to start on October 16, 2023 however she has been on leave while she receives treatment for a health condition. Ms Holmes said “I am grateful for the unwavering support of the Councillors, Staff, and community, however.. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Hindmarsh Shire Australia Day Awards 2024 Published on 26 January 2024 Australia Day started early in Hindmarsh Shire on Friday 26 January 2024, commencing with a BBQ breakfast in Rainbow at 7:30am, followed by ceremonies in Jeparit, Dimboola, and finally Nhill.Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Brett Ireland, attended all four events on the day where he addressed the crowd and presented Hindmarsh Shire’s 2024 Australia Day Awards. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
2024 Australia Day Events in Hindmarsh Shire Published on 16 January 2024 Communities around Australia are once again preparing to come together for Australia Day, a day where we come together as a nation to celebrate what’s great about Australia and being Australian.Australia Day is a time for all Australians to reflect, respect and celebrate.We’re all part of the story of Australia – from those whose ancestors walked on County for tens of thousands of years to the Tagged as: , Events & Activities