Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum – A New Chapter of Curation Published on 16 February 2026 Visitors to the Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum in Jeparit will experience fresh displays as curators and volunteers have reimagined the Werrap Hall and Albacutya Homestead exhibit spaces.Curators, History@Work, were engaged by Hindmarsh Shire Council to undertake initial curation works at the Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum. This work is an outcome of the Museum’s Master Plan and sees the first... Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Project Updates
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
Construction Milestone for Silo Tourism Development Published on 24 November 2025 An important milestone has been reached for what will be the latest, and most exciting destination on the Silo Art Trail, with construction of the new Tower and Viewing Platform at the Rainbow Silo Tourism Development now complete.The 27-metre-high tower features a stairway and elevator that leads to a viewing platform adjacent to the top of the Silo, giving visitors panoramic views of the... Tagged as: , Announcements, Project Updates
Quarterly Council Plan Actions Update – Q1 2025/2026 Published on 30 October 2025 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 29 October 2025, an update was provided on the progress of action items contained in the Council Plan Actions for 2025/2026. The Hindmarsh Shire Council Plan 2025-2029 is a four-year document that guides Council’s operations and makes sure projects and services that matter most to the community are prioritised. Tagged as: , Council News, Project Updates
Wimmera River Discovery Trail Officially Opened Published on 22 September 2025 A beautiful spring day greeted around 70 people at Antwerp for the official opening of the Wimmera River Discovery Trail on Sunday 14 September 2025.Attendees gathered at the Antwerp Hall to hear the background of the Wimmera River Discovery Trail before moving down to the new camping area behind the Antwerp Tennis Courts for the official opening that was officiated by Hindmarsh Shire Council... Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration, Council News, Project Updates
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
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
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