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Hindmarsh Shire Secures Grant to Upgrade Dimboola-Minyip Road

Published on 17 April 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council is pleased to announce that it has secured a grant through the Federal Government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP) Tranche 4, to upgrade Dimboola-Minyip Road. This funding program supports local councils to provide safer and more productive roads.

Council will receive $364,000 from the SLRIP program to complete this works, with Council contributing

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Hindmarsh Shire Council Presents Feasibility Study for Jeparit Weir

Published on 10 April 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council has released the findings of a detailed feasibility study into the future of the Jeparit Weir, confirming that the existing structure is in very poor condition and should be fully replaced to protect communities and reduce flood risks.

The study, funded by the Wimmera Catchment Management Authority, assessed the condition, safety, flood behaviour and long‑term options...

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Funding received to install a Raised Pedestrian Crossing in Dimboola

Published on 02 April 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council is pleased to announce that it has secured funding from Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to construct a raised pedestrian crossing on Hindmarsh Street in Dimboola to improve pedestrian safety at the Dimboola Primary School.

Council has received $75,000 from TAC to deliver this project, with Council also contributing the same amount on a 50/50 project contribution.

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Hindmarsh Thanks BlazeAid Volunteers

Published on 05 September 2025

On behalf of the whole Hindmarsh community, particularly those around Nhill and Dimboola who were directly impacted, Hindmarsh Shire Council extends a sincere thank you to BlazeAid for their support, dedication, and investment in the wake of the January Little Desert bushfire.

In late August 2025, BlazeAid notified Hindmarsh Shire Council that after six months of camping at the A and P Society,

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Honours & Celebration

Spring into Action: Fire Prevention Starts Now

Published on 02 September 2025

With spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to prepare your property for the fire season. A few simple steps now can make a big difference in protecting your home and community.

Top Fire Prevention Tips
• Clean out your gutters
• Remove flammable materials from around your home
• Keep lawns and gardens trimmed
• Ensure emergency vehicles can access your property

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Projects to be delivered under Safe Local Roads and Streets Program

Published on 25 August 2025

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC), in partnership with the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), have developed the Safe Local Roads and Streets program for Council’s across Victoria. This is a Victorian Government initiative that has allocated Hindmarsh Shire Council $2m for the development and delivery of road safety improvement projects on local roads with a safe system approach.

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Council announces free green waste disposal during October 2025

Published on 31 July 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council is pleased to announce that residents will be able to dispose of their green waste free of charge at all Transfer Stations for the entire month of October 2025. This popular initiative will run from Wednesday 1 October 2025 through to Friday 31 October 2025.

With the upcoming fire season approaching quickly, this provides a valuable opportunity for the community to prepare

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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...

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Fire Ready Guides for Dimboola and Rainbow

Published on 13 January 2025

The Wimmera Emergency Management Team has developed Fire Ready Guides for the townships of Dimboola and Rainbow.

These guides were developed because Dimboola and Rainbow have been identified as areas of extreme bushfire risk. Dimboola is located close to the Little Desert National Park and the Wail State Forest, whilst Rainbow is surrounded by bushland.

Hindmarsh Shire Council Acting CEO Bill

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