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Introduction of Food Organics and Garden Organics Bins in Hindmarsh

Published on 05 February 2026

At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 4 February 2026, a report was presented to Council on introducing a Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service for urban properties in Hindmarsh Shire.

The State Government has mandated that all Councils implement the four-bin system by 1 July 2027 under the Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021.

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Hindmarsh Shire Council Annual Report 2024/2025

Published on 05 February 2026

Each year, Council prepares an Annual Report which provides a summary of what we have been doing, how we’ve followed through on the Council Plan and how we performed over the past 12 months.

The Annual Report was originally presented to Council in October 2025, however due to changes required by the Victorian Auditor Generals Office to the Annual Financial and Performance Statement, the...

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Boosting Business, Growing Tourism - Latest Council Update

Published on 05 February 2026

In 2024, Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted the Economic Development Strategy 2024-2028. The Strategy builds on current economic contexts within Hindmarsh Shire, to identify strategies and targets to support people, employment, and socio-economic wellbeing, housing, and economic output. At the Council meeting on Wednesday 4 February 2026, an update on progress was presented. This update outlined...

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FREE Community Screening of ‘Shared Table: Regional Heroes’

Published on 04 February 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council will host a free community screening of the documentary by the CALD Community Voices- Shared Table: Regional Heroes at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre on Friday, 20 March 2026.

Doors will open at 6:15pm. The evening will commence at 6:30pm with a presentation by guest speaker and Director Nandita Chakraborty, followed by the screening at 7:00pm.

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Return to Regular Transfer Station Operating Hours

Published on 04 February 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council would like to inform residents that from Sunday 01 March 2026, the Nhill, Dimboola, Jeparit, and Rainbow Transfer Stations will return to their regular operating hours.

Please be advised that transfer stations will operate from 9am – 12pm on Total Fire Ban Days and all transfer stations will close on Catastrophic Fire Danger Days.

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Save the Date - Harmony Day 2026 - Market and Performances

Published on 02 February 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council and the Hindmarsh Pride Committee are excited to announce the upcoming Harmony Day – Market and Performances that will be held on Saturday 28 March 2026 at Jaypex Park in Nhill from 10am to 1pm. Council would like to invite local community groups, organisations and businesses to participate in this event to celebrate and recognise our diversity. This event is being...

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‘Cover to Cover’ Grant Success for Dimboola Library

Published on 28 January 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Libraries has been successful with its funding application through the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program, with funding recipients announced in November 2025.

The Living Libraries Infrastructure Program (LLIP) is a Victorian Government initiative providing grants for upgrading public library facilities and supports diverse projects, from minor refurbishments to major builds.

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Hindmarsh Shire Australia Day Awards 2026

Published on 27 January 2026

Australia Day started early in Hindmarsh Shire on Monday 26 January 2026, commencing with a BBQ breakfast in Rainbow at 7:30am, followed by ceremonies in Jeparit, Dimboola, and Nhill.

Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay, attended all four events on the day where he addressed the crowd and presented Hindmarsh Shire Council’s 2026 Australia Day Awards.

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