Hindmarsh Shire Council to Develop Investment Attraction Prospectus Published on 02 April 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council has approved a $40,000 investment to develop an Investment Attraction Prospectus aimed at driving private sector investment and accelerating industrial growth across the Shire.The prospectus will promote priority industrial sites identified in the recently completed Industrial Land Scoping and Implementation Report, which highlights significant opportunities for renewed Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases, Council News
Funding Received for The Patch in Nhill Published on 13 March 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council, in partnership with the Nhill Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre, is pleased to announce it has secured funding through the Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program. This funding will enable significant improvements at The Patch in Nhill, transforming it into a dynamic Multicultural Precinct Community Hub.Nhill is home to a rich mix of multicultural... Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases
Community Action Grants Program - Round Two Opening Published on 26 February 2026 Round Two of the Hindmarsh Shire Council Community Action Grants Program will be open from Friday 27 February 2026 until 5:00pm Friday 10 April 2026.Since its establishment in 2013, the Community Action Grants Program has assisted community groups and non-profit organisations with funding to host community events, purchase necessary equipment, and to carry out minor upgrades to facilities. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Grants
The Future of Rail Freight Is Under Threat Published on 24 February 2026 Mayors from across Rural, Regional and Metropolitan Municipalities have called on Premier Allan to support the future of Rail Freight in Victoria. The Mayors are members of the Rail Freight Alliance; a local government advocacy body whose mission is to grow Victoria’s freight task to rail.As part of the redevelopment of the Sunshine Station precinct, the rail crossovers are in danger of... Tagged as: , Media Releases
Join the Hindmarsh Pride Committee Published on 19 February 2026 Council is welcoming expressions of interest from members of the community to join the Hindmarsh Pride Committee.What is the purpose of the Hindmarsh Pride Committee?The Hindmarsh Pride Committee was established by Hindmarsh Shire Council to strengthen the voices of the LGBTIQ+ community.The committee provides advice to Council to ensure that its broader policy issues, Council Plan and... Tagged as: , Media Releases
Introduction of Food Organics and Garden Organics Bins in Hindmarsh Published on 05 February 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 4 February 2026, a report was presented to Council on introducing a Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service for urban properties in Hindmarsh Shire.The State Government has mandated that all Councils implement the four-bin system by 1 July 2027 under the Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases, Council News
Return to Regular Transfer Station Operating Hours Published on 04 February 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council would like to inform residents that from Sunday 01 March 2026, the Nhill, Dimboola, Jeparit, and Rainbow Transfer Stations will return to their regular operating hours.Please be advised that transfer stations will operate from 9am – 12pm on Total Fire Ban Days and all transfer stations will close on Catastrophic Fire Danger Days. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Council News
Summer Pool Parties at Hindmarsh’s Outdoor Pools Published on 11 December 2025 Visit Hindmarsh Shire’s Outdoor Pools in Rainbow, Nhill, Dimboola and Jeparit for a splash of fun at the 2026 Pool Parties! These are FREE events with a FREE BBQ available after 6pm. Entertainment will feature DJ Bunga, so make your way down to your local pool for a fantastic time! Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
ESVF Freeze for Primary Producers Published on 10 December 2025 Victoria's 2025 budget update, tabled in parliament on Friday 05 December 2025, identified that primary producers would receive a further two-year freeze on Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) variable rates. The cap for CFA volunteers claiming an ESVF rebate for their farms will also increase from $5 million to $10 million on capital improved value, increasing the maximum rebate... Tagged as: , Media Releases
Hindmarsh Shire Council Annual Statutory Meeting 2025 Published on 14 November 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Annual Statutory Meeting was held on Wednesday 12 November 2025 from 6:00pm at the Council Chambers in Nhill. During the meeting, Council noted Cr Ron Ismay’s Mayoral Report for 2024/2025, reflecting on what Council has achieved for the first year of the 2024-2028 term. Cr Ron Ismay was elected Mayor for the coming 12 months with Cr Rosie Barker being elected as Deput Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases