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Upcoming Events

Dimboola Supported Playgroup

25 November 2025

Join us at Supported Playgroup with Hindmarsh Shire Council's Supported Playgroup Facilitators.

Held weekly during school terms at the Nhill Library, Dimboola Library, Rainbow Library and Jeparit Kindergarten.

Dimboola Progress Association Inc. Annual General Meeting

25 November 2025

The Dimboola Progress Association Inc. will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 25 November 2025 from 7:00pm at the Dimboola Library Old Shire Hall.

All positions will be declared vacant. To make a nomination for a position, contact 0429 894 218.

Cuppa Connections at Jeparit Library

26 November 2025

Join us at your local Hindmarsh Shire Library for weekly Cuppa Connections. It's a great opportunity to meet new people and catch up with friends.
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Latest News

Wimmera Southern Mallee Alliance Joint Statement

Published on 24 November 2025

The six councils of the Wimmera and Southern Mallee region have joined forces in a new Alliance to advocate for the needs of their region.

Representing Buloke, Hindmarsh, Horsham, Northern Grampians, West Wimmera, and Yarriambiack, the Wimmera Southern Mallee Alliance was formed to deliver enduring social, economic, and environmental value for local communities through collaborative leadership...

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...

Premier’s Reading Challenge Funding Bolsters Collection

Published on 24 November 2025

Each year, the Premier’s Reading Challenge in Victoria provides funding to public libraries to purchase books, replenish their collections, and ensure children and young people have access to books. This helps libraries to stock up on popular new titles and leaves a legacy by strengthening the long-term reading resources for young people in the community.

Hindmarsh Shire Libraries has been...
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Adverts & Tenders

Temporary Road Closure - Dimboola Tower Park Christmas Market

On display until 28 November 2025

Council advises that on Friday 28 November 2025 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm inclusive, there will be a road closure as a result of traffic management measures for the Dimboola Tower Park Christmas Market. Lochiel Street Dimboola between Lloyd Street and Chapel Street will be closed to all vehicle traffic for the duration of the Traffic Management Plan.

Any queries should be directed to the Local Laws

Join Our Team - Manager Financial Services

On display until 01 December 2025

Join the Hindmarsh team and contribute to our beautiful Shire. We are currently accepting applications for the following position:

Manager Financial Services
Permanent Full Time
Salary commencing at $122,400 p.a. (plus superannuation)
Applications close 12noon on Monday 1 December 2025.

Save the Date – Nhill Christmas Carols Evening

On display until 26 November 2025

Save the date for the Nhill Christmas Carols Evening.

Saturday 13 December 2025
Jaypex Park, Nhill

Contact nhilltowncommittee@yahoo.com.au if you want to be involved!
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Have Your Say

Kerbside Collection of Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO)

Submissions closing on 17 December 2025, 11:59 PM

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. The intention is to reduce landfill waste and improve resource recovery, and Local Councils are required to implement Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) services in alignment with these objectives. Hindma...

Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029

Submissions closing on 27 November 2025, 05:00 PM

INTRODUCTION Victorian Councils are required to review and renew their Domestic Animal Plan every four years in accordance with Section 68A of the Domestic Animals Act 1994. Hindmarsh Shire Council has been working with the community to prepare a new plan for 2026-2029. As part of this process, Council conducted a ‘Have Your Say’ consultation in June 2025 to seek 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...
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Swimming Pool Season 2025/2026

Entry to all Hindmarsh Pools is FREE for the 2025/2026 season. Click here for more information.

Australia Day Awards Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards. Click here to make a nomination.

Explore the Wimmera River Discovery Trail

Click here to view a map of the Wimmera River Discovery trail walk from Dimboola to Jeparit.

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