Hindmarsh Outdoor Swimming Pools Operations Published on 11 April 2024 Following the recent Council meeting held on Wednesday 03 April 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Council has decided not to extend the contract with the YMCA for Management and Operations of the outdoor swimming pools within the municipality. The management and operations of the four Hindmarsh Shire operated swimming pools will now be undertaken directly by Council staff. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices, Council News
Hindmarsh Shire New CEO Appointed Published on 04 April 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to announce the appointment of Monica Revell as the new Chief Executive Officer.At the scheduled meeting on Wednesday 3 April 2024, Council selected Mrs Monica Revell as the new Chief Executive Officer following a competitive recruitment process, which included a large number of high-quality applications, and multiple rounds of interviews. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices, Council News
Harmony Day 2024 Published on 25 March 2024 Approximately 100 people of various cultural backgrounds attended the 2024 Harmony Day celebrations held at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre on Thursday 21 March 2024, marking it as one of the largest Harmony Day celebrations in Hindmarsh to date. Attendees were treated to a range of entertainment and performances including singing, dancing, demonstrations and talks that were provided by local Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Starling Problem at Goldsworthy Park Published on 22 March 2024 Council officers will re-commence a control program aimed at preventing the large number of starlings from roosting within the Goldsworthy Park area. The program aims to protect assets such as the BBQ and seating areas, as well as the children’s playground from excessive bird excrement. From Monday 08 April 2024, business owners, residents, and householders may experience 3-4 loud bursts of fire Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices
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
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
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
Illegal asbestos and hazardous substance dumping within Hindmarsh Published on 27 November 2023 The community has an important role to play in reporting pollution, environmental hazards and other activities that are potentially harmful to the health of our community and environment.Although asbestos is widely known as a dangerous substance, illegal transport and dumping of asbestos is increasing across Hindmarsh. Council is responsible for the costly clean up involved in dealing with... Tagged as: , Media Releases
Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council 2024 Nominations Open Published on 15 November 2023 Have you always wanted to do more for the people around you? Want to create change, or make a difference in your community? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to announce that nomination for the 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council are now open. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases