Public Holiday Arrangements in Lieu of Melbourne Cup Day 2026 Published on 31 July 2026 The Hon. Natalie Suleyman MP, Minister for Small and Family Business, has approved Hindmarsh Shire Council’s request to substitute alternative days for the 2026 Melbourne Cup Day public holiday in Nhill and Rainbow.A full day public holiday has been declared in lieu of Melbourne Cup:• in the township of Rainbow and the localities of Kenmare and Albacutya for the Rainbow Show on Tuesday... Tagged as: , Media Releases, Public Notices
Launch of New Hindmarsh Business and Community Directories Published on 24 July 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to announce that it has launched a new Community and Business Directory on its website, powered by MyCity.What is MyCity?MyCity is a community directory platform designed to connect residents with local groups, clubs, businesses, and community services. Offered by Hindmarsh Shire Council, this service includes a free directory listing for businesses, community Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Public Notices, Council News
Community Meeting for Dimboola Swimming Pool Update Published on 08 July 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Council invites all community members to attend an information session to receive an update on the Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrade Project.What is the Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrade Project?In July 2025, Council announced that it had been successful in securing $1 million dollars for the upgrade of Dimboola Swimming Pool through the State Governments Round 2 of the Regional... Tagged as: , Media Releases, Public Notices, Council News, Project Updates
Community Notice – Illegal Use of Glue Traps Published on 02 July 2026 Council has received notification from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) regarding reports of the use of an illegal substance to control pest birds within the Hindmarsh Shire municipality.Glue traps are any trap that uses glue, adhesive material, or a similar sticky substance to trap an animal or insect. In Victoria, the sale and use of glue traps for trapping... Tagged as: , Public Notices
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
Spring into Action: Fire Prevention Starts Now Published on 02 September 2025 With spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to prepare your property for the fire season. A few simple steps now can make a big difference in protecting your home and community.Top Fire Prevention Tips• Clean out your gutters• Remove flammable materials from around your home• Keep lawns and gardens trimmed• Ensure emergency vehicles can access your property Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Public Notices
Temporary Changes to Transfer Station Hours for Summer 2025/2026 Published on 01 August 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council is modifying the operating hours for all transfer stations in the municipality during the summer period to ensure the safety of both staff and the public.From Monday 01 December 2025 through until Saturday 28 February 2026, all transfer stations will be open from 9am to 12noon operating on the following schedule: Tagged as: , Community Safety, Public Notices, Council News
Public Holiday Arrangements in Lieu of Melbourne Cup Day 2025 Published on 08 July 2025 The Hon. Natalie Suleyman MP, Minister for Small Business, has approved Hindmarsh Shire Council’s request to substitute days for the 2025 Melbourne Cup Day public holiday in Nhill and Rainbow. A full day public holiday has been declared in lieu of Melbourne Cup:• in the township of Rainbow, and the localities of Kenmare and Albacutya for the Rainbow Show on Tuesday 14 October 2025.• in the... Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
Return to Normal Operating Hours for Transfer Stations Published on 11 February 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council would like to inform residents that, effective Saturday 01 March 2025, the Nhill, Dimboola, Jeparit, and Rainbow transfer stations will return to their regular operating hours. The return to regular operating hours will remain in place until further notice.The regular operating hours will be as follows: Tagged as: , Environment, Public Notices, Council News
Christmas and New Year Arrangements 2024/2025 Published on 04 December 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Council Customer Service Centres, Libraries, and Transfer Stations will be subject to closures over the Christmas and New Year period 2024-2025.All Customer Service Centres, Libraries and Transfer Stations will be closed Friday 20 December 2024 from 11am – 5pm.Customer Service Centres and Libraries will then be closed over the Christmas and New Year period from 3pm on Monday 23 Tagged as: , Public Notices, Council News