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
Quarterly Finance, Council Plan and Capital Works Updates (Q3) Published on 07 May 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 6 May 2026, the following quarterly updates were received:• Financial Report for the period ending 31 March 2026• Council Plan Actions for 2025/2026• Capital Works Progress for 2025/2026Financial Report Council has completed its financial report for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 year, giving our community a transparent look at how we are tracking Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases, Council News, Project Updates
Hindmarsh Shire Council Updates Policies & Invites Community Feedback Published on 07 May 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 6 May 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted three policies and endorsed three policies for a period of public consultation.Policies that were adopted are as follows:• Public Interest Disclosure Policy• Fraud Prevention Policy and Plan• Procurement PolicyThe draft policies that Council is seeking public feedback on are as follows... Tagged as: , Public Consultations, Council News
Dimboola Library’s ‘Cover to Cover’ Project Completed Published on 23 April 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to reveal the recent completion of the ‘Cover to Cover’ project at the Dimboola Library and Customer Service Centre, all made possible through the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program.The Living Libraries Infrastructure Program (LLIP) is a Victorian Government initiative providing grants for upgrading public library facilities supporting diverse projects... Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Library Updates, Council News, Project Updates
Hindmarsh’s April 2026 School Holiday Program Success Published on 17 April 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council’s highly anticipated April 2026 school holiday program has come to an end with over 400 young people from across the community participating in two weeks of fun-filled activities. Young people explored their creativity through the ‘Create and Relate’ sessions delivered by headspace Horsham. Participants enjoyed a wide variety of hands-on activities, including painting Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases, Council News
Community Input Needed - Have Your Say Published on 02 April 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council has recently reviewed and made amendments to three Council policies, and is also looking at entering into a new lease with Ambulance Victoria at the Rainbow Recreation Reserve for the use of the Rainbow Ambulance Station building. Before any decisions are made on these items, Council would like to hear from the community and allow them the opportunity to have their say. Tagged as: , Public Consultations, Council News
Hindmarsh Shire Council to Develop Investment Attraction Prospectus Published on 02 April 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council has approved a $40,000 investment to develop an Investment Attraction Prospectus aimed at driving private sector investment and accelerating industrial growth across the Shire.The prospectus will promote priority industrial sites identified in the recently completed Industrial Land Scoping and Implementation Report, which highlights significant opportunities for renewed Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases, Council News
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
Quarterly Council Plan Actions Update – Q2 2025/2026 Published on 10 February 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 04 February 2026, an update was provided on the progress of action items contained in the Council Plan Actions for 2025/2026. The Hindmarsh Shire Council Plan 2025-2029 is a four-year document that guides Council’s operations and makes sure projects and services that matter most to the community are prioritised. Tagged as: , Council News
Introduction of Food Organics and Garden Organics Bins in Hindmarsh Published on 05 February 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 4 February 2026, a report was presented to Council on introducing a Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service for urban properties in Hindmarsh Shire.The State Government has mandated that all Councils implement the four-bin system by 1 July 2027 under the Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases, Council News