2026 Hindmarsh Australia Day Awards Nominations Now Open Published on 01 October 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is calling for nominations for the 2026 Hindmarsh Australia Day Awards and is encouraging members of the community to nominate persons who have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or over several years, as well as outstanding events that were run within Hindmarsh Shire in 2025. Each year on Australia Day, Hindmarsh Shire Council presents awards at.. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases, Council News
2025/2026 Rate Cap Calculation Published on 18 September 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council has reported a minor non-compliance with the 2025/2026 rate cap, with initial calculations suggesting an additional $3,949 will be collected in total across the entire rate base. This means that, on average, the impact will be less than $1 per property over the financial year. The rate cap limits the maximum amount a council can increase general rates and municipal charge Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices, Council News
Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council 2026 Nominations Open Published on 15 September 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council.If you’re a young person between the ages of 12 and 18 who lives, works or attends school in Hindmarsh Shire, this is an excellent opportunity to support your friends and community, develop your leadership and teamwork skills and make a positive change. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Nhill Town Committee Welcomes Community Groups Published on 08 September 2025 On Tuesday 2 September 2025, Nhill Town Committee warmly welcomed representatives from Nhill and District Sporting Club, Yanac Hockey Club, Nhill Lions and Leos, SES, CFA, Nhill Historical Society, Nhill Visitor Information Centre, WSAA and Rotary – to name a few – to talk about the future of Nhill. Facilitated by Cr Rosie Barker and chaired by Alison Dahlenburg, the group brainstormed projects Tagged as: , Media Releases
Official Opening of the Wimmera River Discovery Trail Published on 29 August 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to be hosting the highly anticipated Official Opening of the Wimmera River Discovery Trail. Join us at the Antwerp Hall on Sunday 14 September 2025 from 2:30pm for the ceremony followed by short walk along the trail. What is the Wimmera River Discovery Trail?The Wimmera River Discovery Trail is a walking and cycling trail linking Dimboola and Jeparit that show Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases, Council News, Project Updates
Council Plan 2025-2029 and 2025/2026 Council Plan Actions Adopted Published on 29 August 2025 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 27 August 2025, Council adopted the Hindmarsh Shire Council Plan 2025-2029 incorporating the Community Vision and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, as well as the Council Plan Actions for 2025/2026.About the Council PlanThe Council Plan was originally based on extensive two-stage community engagement, including a survey and a deliberative... Tagged as: , Media Releases, Council News
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
Know Your Council Website Data Explained Published on 12 August 2025 Each year Council provides audited information for the Know Your Council website on a range of measures including Aquatic Facilities, Animal Management, Food Safety, Governance, Libraries, Roads, Statutory Planning, Waste Management, Financial Performance and Sustainability. Four years of data is provided for communities to compare Council against Council.Hindmarsh Shire is aware of information Tagged as: , Media Releases, Council News
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 Reflects on Achievements as 2021-2025 Council Plan Wraps Up Published on 25 July 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is proud to mark the completion of its Council Plan 2021-2025 (the Plan), reflecting both on four years of progress, partnership and service, and on what can be achieved in the new draft Council Plan 2025-2029 that is currently available for community feedback. The Plan, adopted in 2021 by the previous Council, set a clear vision and direction for the four years, focusing Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Council News