Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council 2024 Update Published on 23 July 2024 The 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council has been very productive and continues to busily plan upcoming projects for the remainder of the year. The Youth Council meets monthly at the Jeparit Hall with a different Youth Councillor taking on the role as the Chairperson each meeting. The following are some of the Youth Council’s major achievements in the first half of 2024. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Council News
Libraries Grant for Regional, Rural and Remote Libraries Published on 19 July 2024 The LBW Trust in collaboration with Friends of Libraries Australia (FOLA), has announced that 79 country libraries throughout regional, rural and remote Australia are the recipients of much needed funding through the Trust’s Australian Country Libraries 2024 Program. Libraries in remote areas serve as essential community hubs where people can gather, learn and connect. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2024 Local Council Elections Published on 13 June 2024 Victorian local council elections will be held on 26 October 2024 via postal vote. Elections are held every four years to provide residents, businesses, property owners and entitled representatives of companies the opportunity to choose who is on Hindmarsh Shire Council. This is your opportunity to both have your say on Councillor representatives from each ward (North, West, and East Wards), but Tagged as: , Media Releases
Tourism is Everyone’s Business - Tourism Strategy Drop-in Sessions Published on 17 May 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Council are hosting drop–in sessions across the Shire to discuss the new Destination Management Plan (tourism strategy) for the region.Wimmera Mallee Tourism and Grampians Tourism have recently joined forces to become one of Victoria’s first Visitor Economic Partnerships (VEP) supported by the State Government of Victoria.This is a significant opportunity for Hindmarsh, as the Tagged as: , Media Releases
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