Know Your Council Website Data Explained Published on 12 August 2025 Each year Council provides audited information for the Know Your Council website on a range of measures including Aquatic Facilities, Animal Management, Food Safety, Governance, Libraries, Roads, Statutory Planning, Waste Management, Financial Performance and Sustainability. Four years of data is provided for communities to compare Council against Council.Hindmarsh Shire is aware of information Tagged as: , Media Releases, Council News
Reflection of Budgeted 2024/25 Capital Works Program Delivery Published on 05 August 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council has reflected on the delivery of key projects under its 2024/2025 budgeted capital works program and strong commitment to infrastructure development and community services. Over 85% of items listed in the 2024/2025 programs were completed during the financial year. Of 70 items listed in the program, seven (7) items were not completed. Three (3) of those projects did not.. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases, Council News, Project Updates
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
Successful Hindmarsh Shire Council July School Holiday Program Published on 29 July 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council’s July 2025 School Holiday Program was a massive success, attracting approximately 500 participants across all events. According to all reports, young people from across the Shire had a fantastic time.A popular session of Level-Up! Gaming with Beau was held at the Jeparit Memorial Hall, drawing in local gaming enthusiasts for some friendly competition and interactive game Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Council News
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 Shire Council to Adjust Kerbside Glass Collection Frequency Published on 30 June 2025 At the council meeting held on Wednesday 18 June 2025, Hindmarsh Shire Council resolved to modify its kerbside glass collection service, transitioning from an 8-weekly to a 12-weekly schedule. This change aims to optimise the efficiency of the service, which current data indicates has significantly decreased following the introduction of the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS). A recent bin audit... Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Council News
"Town interests at heart" - Hindmarsh Community Satisfaction Improves Published on 24 June 2025 The Hindmarsh Shire Council Community Satisfaction Survey has been completed, and we are proud to share the results with our community. The annual survey invites residents to share their views about the place they live, work and play, and provides valuable guidance to Council on what’s going well and where we can improve. The 2024-2028 Councillors and the Executive team have driven significant... Tagged as: , Council News
New Cabins for Nhill Holiday Park Published on 09 May 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to announce that funding has been secured to deliver significant upgrades to Nhill Holiday Park, thanks to support from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024.This investment will support the installation of three modern, self-contained one-bedroom studio cabins, enhancing accommodation options for visitors to the region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Council News
Raised Level Crossing for Nhill’s Macpherson Street Published on 28 April 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council has successfully secured funding to construct a raised pedestrian crossing - commonly known as a “Wombat Crossing” - at the intersection of Macpherson Street and McDonald Street in Nhill. The $125,000 project is jointly funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) under its Local Government Grant Program and Hindmarsh Shire Council, on a 50:50 basis. TAC is... Tagged as: , Announcements, Council News
Out and About in Hindmarsh Shire Published on 03 April 2025 Read on to find out about the amazing community projects that are progressing across Hindmarsh Shire. - Davis Park Grandstand and Changerooms- Rainbow Rises New Facilities a hit at ARB Big Desert Off-Road Race- Llew Schilling Silo Development, Rainbow- Lorquon Netherby Road Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Council News, Project Updates