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
Council Plan 2025-2029 and 2025/2026 Council Plan Actions Adopted Published on 29 August 2025 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 27 August 2025, Council adopted the Hindmarsh Shire Council Plan 2025-2029 incorporating the Community Vision and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, as well as the Council Plan Actions for 2025/2026.About the Council PlanThe Council Plan was originally based on extensive two-stage community engagement, including a survey and a deliberative... Tagged as: , Media Releases, Council News
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