New Cabins for Nhill Holiday Park Published on 09 May 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to announce that funding has been secured to deliver significant upgrades to Nhill Holiday Park, thanks to support from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024.This investment will support the installation of three modern, self-contained one-bedroom studio cabins, enhancing accommodation options for visitors to the region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Council News
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... Tagged as: , Announcements, Council News
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. Tagged as: , Announcements
2025 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council Update Published on 07 March 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council formally welcomed 2025 Youth Councillors with a certificate presentation on Friday 28 February 2025 in Dimboola. After official presentations from Hindmarsh Shire Council CEO Monica Revell and Mayor Cr Ron Ismay, two former Youth Councillors - Marcel Badua and Liam Campbell were welcomed as guest speakers. Marcel and Liam are the 2025 school captains at Dimboola Memorial Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases, Council News
New Fishing Pontoon for Rainbow Lake Published on 10 February 2025 Local and visiting anglers will soon enjoy greater access to Rainbow Lake after the recent announcement from the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA). Late last week the VFA confirmed that $60,000 has been awarded to the project which will see a new fishing pontoon installed on the popular lake, just south of Rainbow.This latest improvement will further enhance facilities at the lake, which was e Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Grants, Council News, Project Updates
Little Desert National Park Fire Update Published on 28 January 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council would like to extend a huge thank you to the Emergency services crews, front line workers, Country Fire Authority (CFA), SES, Victoria Police and all volunteers, who have been working tirelessly over the last 24 hours and overnight at the bushfires in and surrounding the Little Desert National Park. It’s thanks to you that so many people will be safely returning to their... Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases, Council News
Hindmarsh Shire Australia Day Awards 2025 Published on 26 January 2025 Australia Day started early in Hindmarsh Shire on Sunday 26 January 2025, commencing with a BBQ breakfast in Rainbow at 7:30am provided by the Rainbow Lions Club, followed by ceremonies in Jeparit, Dimboola, and concluding in Nhill and organised by the Jeparit Town Advisory Committee, Dimboola CWA and Nhill Lions Club respectively.Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay, attended all four... Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Council Secures FReeZa and Engage! Youth Funding Published on 15 January 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council has been successful with funding applications for the Victorian State Government’s Engage! And FReeZA programs. The funding will enable young people across the Shire to access a range of entertainment, training and leadership opportunities from 2025 to 2027. The Engage! program will empower young people to co-design and deliver activities that build skills, confidence... Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Grants, Council News
Strengthening Hindmarsh Holiday Parks Published on 07 January 2025 In September 2024, Hindmarsh Shire Council resumed management of the Nhill Holiday Park, bringing operation of all four parks across the Shire back in-house, as well as Four Mile Beach Camping area. This marks an exciting time to build on the solid foundation established at the parks over recent years. Hindmarsh Holiday Parks play a crucial role in the Shire’s tourism and economic development... Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases
Hindmarsh Shire Council Annual Statutory Meeting 2024 Published on 14 November 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Annual Statutory Meeting was held on Wednesday 13 November 2024 from 6:00pm at the Council Chambers in Nhill. During the meeting, Council welcomed the Councillors for the 2024-2028 term, including past Councillor Cr Ron Ismay and five new Councillors, Cr Chan Uoy, Cr Rosie Barker, Cr James Barry, Cr Tony Clark, and Cr Roger Aitken. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases, Council News