Quarterly Finance, Council Plan and Capital Works Updates (Q3) Published on 07 May 2026 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 6 May 2026, the following quarterly updates were received:• Financial Report for the period ending 31 March 2026• Council Plan Actions for 2025/2026• Capital Works Progress for 2025/2026Financial Report Council has completed its financial report for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 year, giving our community a transparent look at how we are tracking Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases, Council News, Project Updates
Hindmarsh’s April 2026 School Holiday Program Success Published on 17 April 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council’s highly anticipated April 2026 school holiday program has come to an end with over 400 young people from across the community participating in two weeks of fun-filled activities. Young people explored their creativity through the ‘Create and Relate’ sessions delivered by headspace Horsham. Participants enjoyed a wide variety of hands-on activities, including painting Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases, Council News
Join the Yurunga Homestead or Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum Committees Published on 16 April 2026 Do you want to help preserve and celebrate local and regional history? We are seeking expressions of interest from the community to join the following Community Asset Committees for a 2-year term from July 2026 – June 2028:• Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum Community Asset Committee • Yurunga Homestead Community Asset Committee Tagged as: , Media Releases
Hindmarsh Shire Council Presents Feasibility Study for Jeparit Weir Published on 10 April 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council has released the findings of a detailed feasibility study into the future of the Jeparit Weir, confirming that the existing structure is in very poor condition and should be fully replaced to protect communities and reduce flood risks.The study, funded by the Wimmera Catchment Management Authority, assessed the condition, safety, flood behaviour and long‑term options... Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Media Releases
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