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
Spring into Action: Fire Prevention Starts Now Published on 02 September 2025 With spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to prepare your property for the fire season. A few simple steps now can make a big difference in protecting your home and community.Top Fire Prevention Tips• Clean out your gutters• Remove flammable materials from around your home• Keep lawns and gardens trimmed• Ensure emergency vehicles can access your property Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Public Notices
Council announces free green waste disposal during October 2025 Published on 31 July 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is pleased to announce that residents will be able to dispose of their green waste free of charge at all Transfer Stations for the entire month of October 2025. This popular initiative will run from Wednesday 1 October 2025 through to Friday 31 October 2025.With the upcoming fire season approaching quickly, this provides a valuable opportunity for the community to prepare Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment
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
Return to Normal Operating Hours for Transfer Stations Published on 11 February 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council would like to inform residents that, effective Saturday 01 March 2025, the Nhill, Dimboola, Jeparit, and Rainbow transfer stations will return to their regular operating hours. The return to regular operating hours will remain in place until further notice.The regular operating hours will be as follows: Tagged as: , Environment, Public Notices, Council News
Batteries and E-waste do not belong in the Bin Published on 22 January 2025 If it has a plug, battery, or cord and is unwanted, it’s e-waste. Common types of e-waste are old phones, computers, household appliances, power tools and toys.E-waste contains valuable resources that can be reused, as well as some nasty materials that are harmful to the environment. E-waste must not be deposited in bins or landfill, but taken to a recycling facility to ensure the harmful... Tagged as: , Environment, Council News
National Recycling Week 2024: Join the Cycle Published on 11 November 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Council and Planet Ark are encouraging residents to discover new ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle during National Recycling Week 2024. The campaign’s call to action, Join the Cycle, urges councils, workplaces, schools, and individuals to engage in improving their recycling knowledge and building better recycling practices. The campaign also urges waste reduction through other Tagged as: , Environment
Starlings Problem at Goldsworthy Park Published on 25 February 2022 Council officers will re-commence a control program aimed at preventing the large number of starlings from roosting within the Goldsworthy Park area. The program aims to protect assets such as the BBQ and seating areas, as well as the children’s playground from excessive bird excrement. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases, Council News
Wimmera River Discovery Trail Update Published on 22 October 2021 In 2019 Hindmarsh Shire Council received funding from State and Federal Governments to implement the Dimboola to Lake Hindmarsh section of the Wimmera River Discovery Trail. Total funding for this stage is $1.2 million, with $600,000 from the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund being matched by $400,000 from the Victorian State Government and $200,000 from Hindmarsh Shire Council. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Council News
Electronic Vehicle Charging Stations for Jeparit and Dimboola Published on 11 October 2021 Hindmarsh Shire Council is pleased to announce that another Electronic Vehicle Charging Station has been installed in Jeparit, in addition to the Dimboola Charging Station which was installed in September. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment, Council News