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Mayoral Matters April 2025

Published on 30 April 2025

It is great to finally see rain across the region in the last few days, maybe not quite enough in some areas, but at least it’s started, resulting in an amazing transformation in attitude in the farmers I deal with regularly.

I recently had the pleasure of conducting citizenship ceremonies for two people, Lah Shwe and Wiremu Larkins on 1 April. This is always a rewarding experience for myself...

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Raised Level Crossing for Nhill’s Macpherson Street

Published on 28 April 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council has successfully secured funding to construct a raised pedestrian crossing - commonly known as a “Wombat Crossing” - at the intersection of Macpherson Street and McDonald Street in Nhill.

The $125,000 project is jointly funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) under its Local Government Grant Program and Hindmarsh Shire Council, on a 50:50 basis. TAC is...

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Successful Hindmarsh Shire Council April School Holiday Program

Published on 22 April 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council’s April 2025 School Holiday program has been rated a huge success with more than 260 children attending the free and diverse activities during the April school holiday period.

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Hindmarsh Shire Council Community Action Grants Awarded

Published on 17 April 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council has awarded seven local community organisations grant funding through round two of the 2024/2025 Community Action Grants program.

Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay, said “The Community Action Grants Program was designed as a way for Council to support local community organisations that are typically run by volunteers and don’t have ready access to funding”.

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Have Your Say – Advisory Committee Policy and Terms of Reference

Published on 07 April 2025

Council’s Advisory Committees form an integral link between Council and Community. They are forums where community members can provide advice to Council on issues pertinent to a town or specific purpose, guiding the delivery of inclusive services and the development, implementation and delivery of our plans and strategies.

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Transfer Stations close on Friday 18 April 2025 (Good Friday)

Published on 03 April 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council wishes to inform residents that all transfer stations will be closed on Friday, 18 April (Good Friday).

Residents and businesses are encouraged to plan accordingly and make use of alternative waste disposal options before or after the holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on Saturday 19 April 2025.

We appreciate the community’s understanding and cooperation.

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Out and About in Hindmarsh Shire

Published on 03 April 2025

Read on to find out about the amazing community projects that are progressing across Hindmarsh Shire.

- Davis Park Grandstand and Changerooms
- Rainbow Rises New Facilities a hit at ARB Big Desert Off-Road Race
- Llew Schilling Silo Development, Rainbow
- Lorquon Netherby Road

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Hindmarsh Community Thanks Volunteers and Emergency Services

Published on 01 April 2025

A large crowd gathered at the Dimboola Soundshell in the Dimboola Recreation Reserve last Saturday, 29 March 2025, to acknowledge and thank CFA Volunteers and Emergency Services personnel for their efforts in controlling the Little Desert National Park bushfire, which started on Monday 27 January 2025.

An estimated 400 people enjoyed live music by Dog and Bass, followed by Head Rush, after...

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Mayoral Matters March 2025

Published on 25 March 2025

I would like to commence by offering my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bill and Margaret Bound who tragically passed because of an accident on the Western Highway.
Losing community members is always a huge loss, even more so in our small communities. Rest in Peace Bill and Margaret.

I attended a renewable energy information session in Warracknabeal recently, a hot topic in

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Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund –

Published on 24 March 2025

Mandatory State Government Charge to be Collected by Council

In December 2024, the Victorian Government announced that the Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) would be replaced by the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF), effective from 1 July 2025.

The fees are set by the State Government, collected by Councils, and paid back to the State Government including any interest accumulated.

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