Proposed speed reduction for Winiam East Road Published on 01 September 2026 At the Council meeting held on Wednesday 26 August 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council endorsed the proposal to seek approval from the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to reduce the speed limit on a 250-metre section of Winiam East Road Nhill, immediately south of the Western Highway intersection, from 80 km/h to 60 km/h.The proposal responds to road safety concerns at the... Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Free Green Waste Disposal Across Hindmarsh Shire This October Published on 21 August 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council is pleased to offer free green waste disposal to residents of Hindmarsh Shire, and Hindmarsh based businesses providing services to residents of Hindmarsh, throughout the month of October 2026. Available at all Council Transfer Stations, this will run from Thursday 1 October to Saturday 31 October 2026.With the upcoming fire season approaching, this program provides... Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases
Four Mile Beach Campground Reopened Published on 04 June 2026 Four Mile Beach Campground, located within the Lake Hindmarsh Reserve, has reopened following a temporary closure throughout May 2026 to undertake maintenance.Hindmarsh Shire Council closed the campground from 1 May 2026 to complete electrical and plumbing works and to install updated signage outlining conditions of use. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Council News
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 Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works
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... Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Improvement Works, Council News
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 Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Public Notices
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. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Temporary Changes to Transfer Station Hours for Summer 2025/2026 Published on 01 August 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is modifying the operating hours for all transfer stations in the municipality during the summer period to ensure the safety of both staff and the public.From Monday 01 December 2025 through until Saturday 28 February 2026, all transfer stations will be open from 9am to 12noon operating on the following schedule: Tagged as: , Community Safety, Public Notices, Council News