Community Meeting for Dimboola Swimming Pool Update Published on 08 July 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council invites all community members to attend an information session to receive an update on the Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrade Project.What is the Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrade Project?In July 2025, Council announced that it had been successful in securing $1 million dollars for the upgrade of Dimboola Swimming Pool through the State Governments Round 2 of the Regional... Tagged as: , Media Releases, Public Notices, Council News, Project Updates
Council Advocates for Rural Roads Funding and Jeparit Weir Funding Published on 02 July 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council plays a strong role in advocating for change, support, and additional funding for its priority projects within the Shire. With a small rate base and significant assets, funding road maintenance and replacement of significant assets requires additional funding from State or Federal Governments. Council has recently been strongly advocating for funding to replace the... Tagged as: , Media Releases, Council News
Hindmarsh Shire Council joins Western Victorian Careers Expo Published on 30 June 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council joined dozens of exhibitors on Tuesday 23 June 2026 at the Western Victorian Careers Expo. Students from across the region converged at the Wimmera Events Centre to explore a huge range of future pathways, including universities, TAFEs, employment and volunteering opportunities.Local government may not always be the first career pathway young people consider, which made Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Council News
Hindmarsh Receives Community Satisfaction Survey Results Published on 25 June 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council has received results from the 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey, and thanks all members of our community who took the time to share their feedback. Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay, said “the Community Satisfaction Survey forms part of the picture of how we identify areas for improvement and track progress over time. We also look at other input like... Tagged as: , Media Releases, Council News
Hindmarsh Shire Council Updates Policies & Invites Community Feedback Published on 25 June 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 24 June 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted three policies and endorsed one policy for a period of public consultation.Policies that were adopted are as follows:• Council Grants Administration Policy• Hardship and Financial Hardship Policy• Native Vegetation on Rateable Land Policy Tagged as: , Media Releases, Council News
Hindmarsh Shire Annual Budget 2026/2027 Adopted Published on 25 June 2026 At the meeting held on Wednesday 24 June 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted its Annual Budget, incorporating the Revenue and Rating Plan, for the 2026/2027 financial year.The 2026/2027 budget has been developed to balance the retention of existing community service levels, maintenance and renewal of assets, and new initiatives to improve amenity and make Hindmarsh a better place to live. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Council News
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
Climate Adaption Strategy Update Published on 04 June 2026 Council adopted the Climate Adaption Strategy 2024-2036 in August 2024 to strengthen community resilience and prepare for projected climate change impacts. At the Council meeting held on Wednesday 3 June 2026, a report was presented providing an update on progress to May 2026. Since the Strategy was adopted, steady progress has been observed across the strategy’s five (5) key focus areas, which Tagged as: , Environment, Council News
HAVE YOUR SAY on the Draft Council Plan Actions 2026/2027 Published on 04 June 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 3 June 2026, Council endorsed the draft Council Plan Actions 2026/2027 for a period of public consultation.The draft Council Plan Actions 2026/2027 (the Actions) provide a focused and practical roadmap for delivering on the Council Plan 2025-2029 and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan. Developed through a combination of strategic planning... Tagged as: , Public Consultations, Council News
New Look Community, Business and Events Grants for Hindmarsh Published on 15 May 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council has endorsed a refreshed approach to its Council grants programs with the introduction of new funding streams and clearer priorities to strengthen community wellbeing, local businesses, and major regional events.Following a comprehensive review, Council has adopted three updated sets of guidelines... Tagged as: , Announcements, Grants, Council News