Book Week begins in Hindmarsh Shire! Published on 14 August 2025 This year’s Children’s Book Week celebration will run from Saturday 16 to Saturday 23 August with the theme ‘Book an Adventure!’Hindmarsh Shire Libraries and Early Years teams are celebrating Book Week in our library spaces and with our playgroup families.This year, join the fun with us - dress up, bring your favourite book to share with the group, and dive into some book week activities. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Library Updates
Hindmarsh Shire Libraries launch two new programs for the community Published on 01 August 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Libraries is excited to launch two new programs in August – The Creation Station and Rainbow Crochet Corner. The Creation Station is our new after school program for kids aged 10+ and is launching in the Dimboola Library on Wednesday 13 August 2025. It’s a crafty, creative program with sessions running every second Wednesday from 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Facilitated by our librarian Jo, Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Library Updates
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
Youth Council Games, Trivia and Karaoke Night Published on 25 July 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council are excited to host a “Games, Trivia and Karaoke Night” on Friday 8 August 2025 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm at Dimboola Memorial Secondary College Hall. This night of fun will feature all sorts of games, karaoke, free food and refreshments, and several prizes to be won during Trivia! Youth Councillors will be running the night and have lots of wonderful ideas and plans... Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Library Storytime focusses on Dental Health Week Published on 24 July 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Libraries is excited to hold a themed Storytime to promote Dental Health week 2025. The Australian Dental Association’s annual campaign is held from 04 – 10 August, and this year’s theme is shining a light on the importance of children’s oral health milestones – or “Smilestones" – on the journey from birth to baby teeth and beyond. Dental Health Week is a great time for families... Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
Seniors Concerts across Hindmarsh Shire Published on 01 July 2025 More than 270 senior residents from across Hindmarsh Shire have been treated to free musical entertainment as part of Hindmarsh Shire Councils Seniors Concert series.Featuring well-known and highly regarded Acoustic Box Duo, concerts were held in Dimboola, Jeparit, Nhill and Rainbow with attendees being able to hear a selection of music and songs from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Hindmarsh July 2025 School Holiday Program Published on 19 June 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is thrilled to announce a fun-filled and diverse program for the July 2025 School Holidays!Young people across the Shire can look forward to hands-on science sessions with Jess and Ellen in our libraries and unleash their inner artist with painting workshops led by talented Youth Councillor, Matilda. Janelle will get you relaxed and centred with yoga sessions, while... Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Jeparit Memorial Hall Centenary Celebrations Published on 30 May 2025 Tuesday 27 May 2025 was a significant milestone for the community of Jeparit as it marked the centenary of the official opening of the Jeparit Soldier’s and Citizen’s Memorial Hall on Tuesday 27 May 1925. Construction of the building began in 1924 following the commencement of planning in 1922. The original concept for the building was considered unusual at the time as it was to provide a... Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council Celebrity Disco Night Published on 13 May 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Councillors are excited to roll out their first disco of the year, with the theme being ‘Celebrity Disco Night’. This youth focused event encourages young people to dress up as their favourite celebrity and to walk the red carpet on arrival.The Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council hosted ‘Celebrity Disco Night’ will be held at the Jeparit Memorial Town Hall on Friday 23 May 2025 Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Four Senior Concerts for Hindmarsh Shire Published on 13 May 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council received funding through the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) for a project entitled ‘Reconnecting Small Communities through Films and Music’ in 2024.Over the past nine months this project has delivered the screening of six free films to senior residents in each of our main towns of Dimboola, Jeparit, Nhill and Rainbow. The screenings of the films has Tagged as: , Events & Activities