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Events

Cuppa Connections at Jeparit Library

16 October 2024

Join us at your local Hindmarsh Shire Library for a free morning or afternoon tea and chat. It's a comfortable, safe place to meet new people.

Jeparit Playgroup

16 October 2024

Parents with pre-school aged children are welcome to attend our Jeparit Supported Playgroup sessions.

Benefits include fun activities for you and your kids, information about local services and supports, tips on child development, self-care strategies and a chance to meet other local families.

Nhill Senior Citizens Lunch and Entertainment

16 October 2024

Join us every third Wednesday of the month for lunch followed by an afternoon of entertainment.
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News

Seniors Concert Featuring Lonnie Lee – Last Man Standing

Published on 09 September 2024

Get ready to rock your socks off, because the ‘Last Man Standing’ of the original Australian rock ‘n’ roll era is coming your way! Hindmarsh Shire Council, together with the Victorian Seniors Festival, are excited to be hosting Lonnie Lee for the 2024 Seniors Concert.

Join us for the Seniors Concert on Wednesday 9 October 2024 from 11:00am at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre, 77-79 Nelson St

Hindmarsh Shire Council September/October 2024 School Holiday Program

Published on 09 September 2024

Hindmarsh Shire staff have been busy preparing a range of free and fun school holiday activities that will be held across the Shire during the September/October school holidays.

The exciting line up of activities includes Cooking with Sharon, Tiny Goats & Co farm visits, Tennis Clinics, Soccer Clinics, Ultimate Frisbee, Botanical Craft and Outdoor Cinemas at all four towns with movies including

Hindmarsh Business Assistance Grants Awarded

Published on 09 September 2024

At the Hindmarsh Shire Council meeting held on Wednesday 28 August 2024, 10 businesses were awarded funding to assist with their development and growth as part of round one of the Business Assistance Grants program 2024/25.

The Business Assistance Grants program was established in 2016 to generate new employment opportunities, support existing business growth and to attract new business to
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Adverts & Tenders

Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council 2025 Nominations Open

On display until 24 November 2024

Are you a young person living or going to school in Hindmarsh Shire? Do you want to grow your leadership skills and to meet new people? Have ideas for young people to enjoy? If yes, apply to join the Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council today!

Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 24 November 2024.

October is Free Green Waste Month

On display until 31 October 2024

Hindmarsh Shire Council Transfer Stations will be accepting green waste FREE of charge from Thursday 1 October through to Thursday 31 October 2024 inclusive. This is an opportunity for residents to tidy-up and prepare their properties in the lead-up to the fire season.

To view the Transfer Station operating hours, visit www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/transfer-stations.

Purple Glass Bin Collection Dates

On display until 09 May 2025

The next scheduled Purple Glass bin collection throughout Hindmarsh Shire will be on Friday 7 June 2024. Bins should be put out the night before collection.

Future collection dates are as follows:
• Friday 2 August
• Friday 27 September
• Friday 22 November
• Friday 17 January 2025
• Friday 14 March 2025
• Friday 9 May 2025
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Have Your Say

General Feedback

Ongoing consultation

Hindmarsh Shire Council wants to know what you think. To fulfil the needs and aspirations of the community, we welcome your input into many issues. By sharing your views and ideas, you'll help us make important decisions for your community.

Nhill Townscape and Lake Concept Plan Implementation

Ongoing consultation

About this project: In mid-2021, Hindmarsh Shire Council in conjunction with Wimmera Mallee Tourism and funding support from the Australian Government commissioned the development of a Nhill Townscape and Lake Concept Plan for Nhill. The vision for the project was to ‘Enhance pedestrian and visual connections between the town centre (Goldsworthy Park), Jaypex Park and Nhil...

Libraries Activity Survey

Ongoing consultation

Hindmarsh Shire Libraries want to hear from you! We would appreciate it if you could kindly take a moment to answer this short survey about future classes & activities you would like to see at Hindmarsh Shire Libraries.
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Council Elections

The next Victorian local council election will be held in October 2024.

Whether you are running for Council, or are a voter in the upcoming election, please click below for Council election information and resources.

2024 COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Apply for Youth Council

Applications are open for 2025 Youth Council. Click here for more information or to apply!

Free Green Waste Disposal

Residents will be able to dispose of their green waste free of charge during October.

Glass Bin Information

Click here for information about the new glass bin collection service.

2024 Council Elections

Find out more about the Local Government Elections scheduled for October 2024.
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