Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council 2026 Nominations Open Published on 15 September 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council.If you’re a young person between the ages of 12 and 18 who lives, works or attends school in Hindmarsh Shire, this is an excellent opportunity to support your friends and community, develop your leadership and teamwork skills and make a positive change. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Nhill Town Committee Welcomes Community Groups Published on 08 September 2025 On Tuesday 2 September 2025, Nhill Town Committee warmly welcomed representatives from Nhill and District Sporting Club, Yanac Hockey Club, Nhill Lions and Leos, SES, CFA, Nhill Historical Society, Nhill Visitor Information Centre, WSAA and Rotary – to name a few – to talk about the future of Nhill. Facilitated by Cr Rosie Barker and chaired by Alison Dahlenburg, the group brainstormed projects Tagged as: , Media Releases
Hindmarsh Thanks BlazeAid Volunteers Published on 05 September 2025 On behalf of the whole Hindmarsh community, particularly those around Nhill and Dimboola who were directly impacted, Hindmarsh Shire Council extends a sincere thank you to BlazeAid for their support, dedication, and investment in the wake of the January Little Desert bushfire. In late August 2025, BlazeAid notified Hindmarsh Shire Council that after six months of camping at the A and P Society, Tagged as: , Community Safety, Honours & Celebration
Hindmarsh’s September/October 2025 School Holiday Program Published on 05 September 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to announce a fun-filled and diverse program for the upcoming September/October 2025 school holidays, offering a wide range of engaging activities for young people and families across the Shire.Young people can enjoy hands-on creative workshops with Jess and Ellen, where they’ll have the chance to craft their own take-home masterpiece. Budding artists are also Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Events in Hindmarsh for Victorian Seniors Festival Published on 04 September 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is holding a variety of events and activities throughout October 2025 in celebration of the Victorian Seniors Festival.The Victorian Seniors Festival is a major state-wide festival for and involving seniors, inviting older Victorians to come together, discover new interests, and celebrate. This year’s theme is “Connect, Create, celebrate”.What is happening in Hindmarsh? Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Mayoral Matters August 2025 Published on 04 September 2025 Firstly, and sadly, I would like to pay tribute to the police officers killed and injured last week in the terrible and ongoing incident in Porepunkah, a small town similar in size to our own. A senseless waste of life that has achieved nothing other than misery for all involved.What has been referred to as the “Patch” in Nhill is now the Wimmera Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre. This Tagged as: , Mayoral Columns
Have Your Say on Hindmarsh Shire Council Asset Plan 2025-2035 Published on 02 September 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is currently seeking feedback from the community on its Draft Asset Plan for 2025-2035.Hindmarsh Shire Council is proud to release its Draft Asset Plan 2025-2035, a strategic blueprint for managing over $418 million worth of community infrastructure across the Shire. The plan outlines how Council will maintain, renew, and invest in vital assets, from roads and bridges to Tagged as: , Public Consultations
Spring into Action: Fire Prevention Starts Now Published on 02 September 2025 With spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to prepare your property for the fire season. A few simple steps now can make a big difference in protecting your home and community.Top Fire Prevention Tips• Clean out your gutters• Remove flammable materials from around your home• Keep lawns and gardens trimmed• Ensure emergency vehicles can access your property Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Public Notices
Upcoming Hindmarsh Tourism and Business Forum Published on 01 September 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council will be hosting a Tourism and Business Forum at the Antwerp Hall on Sunday 14 September 2025. The forum will commence from 12noon with a light lunch being provided, followed by presentations commencing at 12:30pm.During the Business and Tourism Forum presentations attendees will hear from the following guest speakers... Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Events & Activities
Official Opening of the Wimmera River Discovery Trail Published on 29 August 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to be hosting the highly anticipated Official Opening of the Wimmera River Discovery Trail. Join us at the Antwerp Hall on Sunday 14 September 2025 from 2:30pm for the ceremony followed by short walk along the trail. What is the Wimmera River Discovery Trail?The Wimmera River Discovery Trail is a walking and cycling trail linking Dimboola and Jeparit that show Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases, Council News, Project Updates