Pieces of You – Jigsaw Project Launch and Exhibition Published on 01 May 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Libraries will officially open the ‘Pieces of You’ Jigsaw Project with an exhibition launch at the Dimboola Library on Friday 10 May 2024 from 10:00am, including morning tea and a meet and greet with the project photographer. The ‘Pieces of You’ Jigsaw Project has been developed by Hindmarsh Shire Libraries with funding from Public Libraries Victoria and the State Library... Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities
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
NGV Kids on Tour January 2024 Published on 11 January 2024 Ten years since it was initiated by the National Gallery of Victoria, the NGV Kids on Tour series returns in 2024, bringing free art-making activities and workshops to kids and families across Victoria.Marking the largest program to date, with more than 140 venues participating across metropolitan and outer metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, the 2024 NGV Kids on Tour reaches galleries, Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities
Expressions of Interest – Harmony Week 2023 Published on 21 February 2023 Hindmarsh Shire Council is celebrating Harmony Week through a community morning tea, on Tuesday 21 March 2023, to recognise Australian multi-culturalism and to give our community the opportunity to come together and embrace our cultural diversity.Expressions of interest are being sought from individuals or groups representing different cultures and backgrounds to perform something close to... Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Council News
Hindmarsh Shire Libraries Update Published on 29 November 2022 Hindmarsh Shire Libraries are back again with an exciting three weeks of creative and FREE Holiday Workshops across the Shire this December. From festive craft making to baking – there is sure to be something for your children to create, bake and make these holidays. Bookings can be made by calling 5391 4452 or emailing libraries@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Arkona Silo Art Completed Published on 06 June 2022 Internationally renowned street artist Smug has completed the Arkona Silo Art. Funded by the Victorian State Government through the Mallee Silo Art Trail Program, a flagship project of the Tourism Infrastructure Program, Arkona is the 12th silo installation along the Silo Art Trail across the Wimmera Mallee region. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases, Council News, Project Updates
2022 Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum Annual Rally Published on 30 May 2022 As the Queen’s Birthday long weekend approaches, it is time to prepare your period costumes in readiness to head to the Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum Annual Vintage Rally.This year sees the return of the biggest highlight in the museum’s calendar after two years of cancelled events due to the COVID19 pandemic. This year’s theme is “Sharing our Memories”... Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Harmony Week 2022 - Everyone Belongs Published on 16 March 2022 Harmony Week is a celebration of Australia’s cultural diversity and an opportunity to share what we all have in common. It is celebrated every year between the 21 and 27 March.This year, Hindmarsh Shire Council is supporting local schools through a range of projects and activities that promote Harmony Week. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Arkona Silo Art Information Session Published on 25 February 2022 An information drop-in session is being held at the Dimboola Library Front Room, 101 Lloyd Street Dimboola on Wednesday 9 March 2022 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to announce that internationally renowned street artist Smug (Sam Bates) has been selected to paint the Arkona Silo. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases, Public Consultations, Council News, Project Updates
Yurunga Homestead Historic Mural Published on 20 December 2021 The heritage listed Yurunga Homestead is now the home to an exciting new external mural thanks to an Australian Government Regional Arts Fund grant. The Quick Response grant was established to assist regional artists impacted by the COVID19 pandemic through public art implementations promoting the artist’s work and the local community. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Improvement Works, Council News, Project Updates