Council applies for Active Transport Funding Program Published on 01 October 2026 At the Council meeting held on Wednesday 30 September 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council endorsed two applications to the Australian Government’s Active Transport Funding Program for new accessible footpath connections in Dimboola and Nhill. The proposed Wimmera Street Footpath Connection would deliver about 450 metres of 1.5-metre-wide concrete footpath along Wimmera Street and Upper Regions Street Tagged as: , Community Safety, Council News
Councils unite to push for more Rural Funding Support Published on 01 October 2026 Ahead of the November state election, Hindmarsh Shire Council is joining with the public campaign to demand rural Victoria gets a better deal from Spring Street.Council is backing Rural Councils Victoria’s official ‘Invest in Rural Victoria’ campaign, pushing for increased state government investment in roads, community infrastructure, economic development, and housing, as well as broader... Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Council News
Seniors Festival Returns to Hindmarsh Published on 27 August 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council will celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival throughout October 2026 with a program of free events and activities across the Shire. This year’s theme, “Connect, Create, Celebrate”, encourages older Victorians to come together, discover new interests and enjoy social connection.All Seniors Festival events held in Hindmarsh Shire during October are free of charge. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Council News
Hindmarsh Shire Council Adopts Desexing Policy Published on 30 July 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 29 July 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted a new Desexing Policy for Domestic Animals (Cats) to help reduce unwanted litters, improve animal welfare outcomes, and support responsible pet ownership across the municipality. The policy follows community consultation undertaken as part of the development of the Domestic Animal Management Plan in 2025 where Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Council News
Funding Application for Design and Planning for Jeparit Weir Published on 30 July 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council has submitted a funding application for $820,000 under the Australian Government’s Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) for Detailed Design and Planning of the Jeparit Weir. The project seeks funding to complete detailed designs, technical investigations, approvals, risk assessment, cost estimates, and implementation planning required to progress the future replacement of the Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Council News
Funding Application for Nhill Bowling Club Upgrades Published on 30 July 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council has submitted a funding application under the Victorian Government’s Local Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSIF) to upgrade facilities at the Nhill Bowling Club. The proposed project has an estimated total value of $826,691, comprising a funding request of $500,000 from LSIF and a cash contribution of $326,691 from the Nhill Bowling Club. Council will support the project Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Council News
Council Plan Actions and Capital Works Review 2025/2026 Published on 30 July 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 29 July 2026, Officers presented a review of the 2025/2026 Council Plan Actions and Capital Works Program.For the 2025/2026 financial year, Council set 111 Actions and 30 Advocacy Priorities to deliver on top of business-as-usual services. Key achievements for 2025/2026 include... Tagged as: , Council News, Project Updates
Council Adopts Public Transparency Policy Published on 30 July 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council has adopted an updated Public Transparency Policy, reinforcing its commitment to open, accountable, and transparent decision-making.The Policy has been reviewed to ensure it continues to meet the requirements of the Local Government Act 2020 and reflects best practice in making Council information accessible to the community. The updated Policy provides clearer guidance Tagged as: , Council News
Council Sets Goals for 2026/2027 Published on 30 July 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 29 July 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Councils adopted its Council Plan Actions for 2026/2027.These set out the key projects and priorities Council will focus on delivering over the coming financial year, based on the broader goals in the Council Plan 2025-2029 and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan. Informed by community feedback and Council planning, Tagged as: , Council News
Launch of New Hindmarsh Business and Community Directories Published on 24 July 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to announce that it has launched a new Community and Business Directory on its website, powered by MyCity.What is MyCity?MyCity is a community directory platform designed to connect residents with local groups, clubs, businesses, and community services. Offered by Hindmarsh Shire Council, this service includes a free directory listing for businesses, community Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Public Notices, Council News