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
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
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
Hindmarsh Shire Australia Day Awards 2024 Published on 26 January 2024 Australia Day started early in Hindmarsh Shire on Friday 26 January 2024, commencing with a BBQ breakfast in Rainbow at 7:30am, followed by ceremonies in Jeparit, Dimboola, and finally Nhill.Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Brett Ireland, attended all four events on the day where he addressed the crowd and presented Hindmarsh Shire’s 2024 Australia Day Awards. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Rae Keam Awards 2023 Published on 20 December 2023 Every year, Hindmarsh Shire Council presents the Rae Keam scholarship and award to a year 12 student at each of the Shire’s Secondary Colleges (Nhill, Rainbow & Dimboola). The award provides a monetary award of $500 each.Rae Keam was Shire Engineer for the Shire of Dimboola from 1955-1979. He was born and raised locally and was well respected in his role with Council. After his death, his... Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Christmas Giving Tree Appeal Published on 29 November 2023 Hindmarsh Shire Libraries are pleased to announce that they will be supporting a Christmas Giving Tree Appeal, thanks to the generous spirit of a local library member.When Chelsea, age 11, contacted Dimboola library to ask whether she could run a Christmas Giving Tree Appeal, Acting CEO Monica Revell expanded on this opportunity to include a Christmas Giving Tree Appeal in all four Hindmarsh... Tagged as: , Announcements
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