Upcoming Event: International Women’s Day Jeparit Riverbank Fiesta Published on 19 February 2026 Following the success of the 2025 International Women’s Day Jeparit Riverbank Fiesta, Hindmarsh Shire Council is pleased to announce that it will be reprising this event for 2026!This event will be held at the Jeparit Riverbank Precinct, on Saturday 7 March 2026, from 5:00pm until 10:30pm. With something for the whole family, this event is a fantastic chance to acknowledge... Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Hindmarsh Shire Celebrates International Day of People with Disability Published on 19 February 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council celebrated International Day of People with a Disability with a wonderful community event held at the Dimboola Bowling Club on Wednesday 11 February 2026. Around 60 participants attended the celebration, with the event providing a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone to connect, have fun and enjoy each other’s company.Attendees enjoyed music, a delicious BBQ... Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
2026 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council Officially Welcomed Published on 16 February 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council officially welcomed the 2026 Youth Councillors with a certificate presentation on Friday 06 February 2026 at the Dimboola Library and Customer Service Centre, followed by a retreat over the weekend. The 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council is made up of five returning members and seven new members. The Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council for 2026 is... Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Hindmarsh Shire Council Annual Report 2024/2025 Published on 05 February 2026 Each year, Council prepares an Annual Report which provides a summary of what we have been doing, how we’ve followed through on the Council Plan and how we performed over the past 12 months. The Annual Report was originally presented to Council in October 2025, however due to changes required by the Victorian Auditor Generals Office to the Annual Financial and Performance Statement, the... Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration, Improvement Works, Library Updates, Council News, Project Updates
FREE Community Screening of ‘Shared Table: Regional Heroes’ Published on 04 February 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council will host a free community screening of the documentary by the CALD Community Voices- Shared Table: Regional Heroes at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre on Friday, 20 March 2026.Doors will open at 6:15pm. The evening will commence at 6:30pm with a presentation by guest speaker and Director Nandita Chakraborty, followed by the screening at 7:00pm. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Save the Date - Harmony Day 2026 - Market and Performances Published on 02 February 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council and the Hindmarsh Pride Committee are excited to announce the upcoming Harmony Day – Market and Performances that will be held on Saturday 28 March 2026 at Jaypex Park in Nhill from 10am to 1pm. Council would like to invite local community groups, organisations and businesses to participate in this event to celebrate and recognise our diversity. This event is being... Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Hindmarsh Shire Australia Day Awards 2026 Published on 27 January 2026 Australia Day started early in Hindmarsh Shire on Monday 26 January 2026, commencing with a BBQ breakfast in Rainbow at 7:30am, followed by ceremonies in Jeparit, Dimboola, and Nhill.Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay, attended all four events on the day where he addressed the crowd and presented Hindmarsh Shire Council’s 2026 Australia Day Awards. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Australia Day Events 2026 Published on 14 January 2026 Communities around Australia are once again preparing to come together for Australia Day, a time for all Australians to reflect, respect, and celebrate.We are all part of the story of Australia: from the First Australians to the descendants of settlers, children of migrants and those recently arrived. What Australia Day means to each of us depends on who we are, where we come from and how we... Tagged as: , Events & Activities
NGV Kids on Tour 2026 at Hindmarsh Shire Libraries Published on 05 January 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Libraries are excited to have been selected to participate in the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Kids on Tour program in 2026.Through FREE workshops and activities developed by NGV, in collaboration with leading artists and designers from around the world, and in partnership with local community venues and organisations, NGV Kids on Tour shares the joys and benefits of... Tagged as: , Events & Activities
International Day of People with a Disability Event – New Date Published on 22 December 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council has rescheduled its International Day of People with Disability event and will be hosting a celebration at the Dimboola Bowling Club on Wednesday 11 February 2026 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.International Day of People with Disability is a United Nations (UN) observed day, that aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and... Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration