2026 Hindmarsh Australia Day Awards Nominations Now Open Published on 01 October 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is calling for nominations for the 2026 Hindmarsh Australia Day Awards and is encouraging members of the community to nominate persons who have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or over several years, as well as outstanding events that were run within Hindmarsh Shire in 2025. Each year on Australia Day, Hindmarsh Shire Council presents awards at.. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases, Council News
Rate Cap Calculation Outcome Published on 29 September 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council has committed to addressing the 2025/2026 rate cap non-compliance by decreasing the total rates revenue in 2026/2027 by a proportionate amount.On Thursday 18 September 2025, Hindmarsh Shire Council announced a minor non-compliance with the 2025/2026 rate cap. This non-compliance was tabled at the Council meeting held on 24 September 2025, where Council resolved to... Tagged as: , Announcements, Council News
Wimmera River Discovery Trail Officially Opened Published on 22 September 2025 A beautiful spring day greeted around 70 people at Antwerp for the official opening of the Wimmera River Discovery Trail on Sunday 14 September 2025.Attendees gathered at the Antwerp Hall to hear the background of the Wimmera River Discovery Trail before moving down to the new camping area behind the Antwerp Tennis Courts for the official opening that was officiated by Hindmarsh Shire Council... Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration, Council News, Project Updates
2025/2026 Rate Cap Calculation Published on 18 September 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council has reported a minor non-compliance with the 2025/2026 rate cap, with initial calculations suggesting an additional $3,949 will be collected in total across the entire rate base. This means that, on average, the impact will be less than $1 per property over the financial year. The rate cap limits the maximum amount a council can increase general rates and municipal charge Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices, Council News
Official Opening of the Wimmera River Discovery Trail Published on 29 August 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to be hosting the highly anticipated Official Opening of the Wimmera River Discovery Trail. Join us at the Antwerp Hall on Sunday 14 September 2025 from 2:30pm for the ceremony followed by short walk along the trail. What is the Wimmera River Discovery Trail?The Wimmera River Discovery Trail is a walking and cycling trail linking Dimboola and Jeparit that show Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases, Council News, Project Updates
Ebenezer and Lowan CFA Donations Published on 19 August 2025 At the Hindmarsh Shire Council Briefing on Wednesday 13 August 2025, Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay, presented representatives of the Ebenezer and Lowan CFA Brigades with proceeds raised from the Community Thank You Concert held in Dimboola earlier this year.Following the January 2025 Little Desert National Park bushfire, a community concert and auction was held in March at the Dimboola Recreation Reserve Tagged as: , Announcements
2025-2026 Regional Community Events Grants Open Published on 07 August 2025 Applications for the 2025/2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council Regional Community Events Grant program are now open, closing on Thursday 4 September 2025. As part of the 2025/2026 annual budget, Council allocated $30,000 to provide funding for Regional Community Events within Hindmarsh Shire. The aim of the funding is to support the establishment and growth of community events that celebrate culture, Tagged as: , Announcements, Grants
Council Reflects on Achievements as 2021-2025 Council Plan Wraps Up Published on 25 July 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is proud to mark the completion of its Council Plan 2021-2025 (the Plan), reflecting both on four years of progress, partnership and service, and on what can be achieved in the new draft Council Plan 2025-2029 that is currently available for community feedback. The Plan, adopted in 2021 by the previous Council, set a clear vision and direction for the four years, focusing Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Council News
Hindmarsh Outdoor Pools 2025/2026 Season Plan Published on 24 July 2025 Hindmarsh Outdoor Pools 2025/2026 Season PlanHindmarsh Outdoor Pools are planning to open on 15 November 2025 for the summer season! If you’re interested in a role as a lifeguard, submit an expression of interest form online at https://form.jotform.com/252008741542855 and you will be notified when applications are open.After seeking feedback from pool users, Council has made a few changes to Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Public Holiday Arrangements in Lieu of Melbourne Cup Day 2025 Published on 08 July 2025 The Hon. Natalie Suleyman MP, Minister for Small Business, has approved Hindmarsh Shire Council’s request to substitute days for the 2025 Melbourne Cup Day public holiday in Nhill and Rainbow. A full day public holiday has been declared in lieu of Melbourne Cup:• in the township of Rainbow, and the localities of Kenmare and Albacutya for the Rainbow Show on Tuesday 14 October 2025.• in the... Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices