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
Boosting Business, Growing Tourism - Latest Council Update Published on 05 February 2026 In 2024, Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted the Economic Development Strategy 2024-2028. The Strategy builds on current economic contexts within Hindmarsh Shire, to identify strategies and targets to support people, employment, and socio-economic wellbeing, housing, and economic output. At the Council meeting on Wednesday 4 February 2026, an update on progress was presented. This update outlined... Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Improvement Works, Council News, Project Updates
‘Cover to Cover’ Grant Success for Dimboola Library Published on 28 January 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Libraries has been successful with its funding application through the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program, with funding recipients announced in November 2025.The Living Libraries Infrastructure Program (LLIP) is a Victorian Government initiative providing grants for upgrading public library facilities and supports diverse projects, from minor refurbishments to major builds. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Library Updates, Project Updates
Projects to be delivered under Safe Local Roads and Streets Program Published on 25 August 2025 The Transport Accident Commission (TAC), in partnership with the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), have developed the Safe Local Roads and Streets program for Council’s across Victoria. This is a Victorian Government initiative that has allocated Hindmarsh Shire Council $2m for the development and delivery of road safety improvement projects on local roads with a safe system approach. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Reflection of Budgeted 2024/25 Capital Works Program Delivery Published on 05 August 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council has reflected on the delivery of key projects under its 2024/2025 budgeted capital works program and strong commitment to infrastructure development and community services. Over 85% of items listed in the 2024/2025 programs were completed during the financial year. Of 70 items listed in the program, seven (7) items were not completed. Three (3) of those projects did not.. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases, Council News, Project Updates
Council secures funding- Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund Published on 04 July 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council has been successful in securing $1 million dollars for the upgrade of Dimboola Swimming Pool and $40,000 for Key Strategic Sport and Recreation Master Plans through the State Governments Round 2 of the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.The Dimboola Swimming Pool project, which includes an additional $275,000 contribution from Council and $10,000 from Dimboola Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Stage Two of Nhill Streetscape Masterplan Published on 30 May 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is pleased to announce the commencement of stage two of the Nhill Streetscape Masterplan, focusing on the missing path link between Jaypex Park and Goldsworthy Park and its connectivity to the town centre.Stage two involves constructing a meandering walking pathway through Centenary Park, linking Jaypex Park to the Nhill Lake pathway at the corner of Victoria Street and.. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Project Updates
New Cabins for Nhill Holiday Park Published on 09 May 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to announce that funding has been secured to deliver significant upgrades to Nhill Holiday Park, thanks to support from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024.This investment will support the installation of three modern, self-contained one-bedroom studio cabins, enhancing accommodation options for visitors to the region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Council News
Out and About in Hindmarsh Shire Published on 03 April 2025 Read on to find out about the amazing community projects that are progressing across Hindmarsh Shire. - Davis Park Grandstand and Changerooms- Rainbow Rises New Facilities a hit at ARB Big Desert Off-Road Race- Llew Schilling Silo Development, Rainbow- Lorquon Netherby Road Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Council News, Project Updates
New Fishing Pontoon for Rainbow Lake Published on 10 February 2025 Local and visiting anglers will soon enjoy greater access to Rainbow Lake after the recent announcement from the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA). Late last week the VFA confirmed that $60,000 has been awarded to the project which will see a new fishing pontoon installed on the popular lake, just south of Rainbow.This latest improvement will further enhance facilities at the lake, which was e Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Grants, Council News, Project Updates