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Upcoming Events

Cuppa Connections at Jeparit Library

07 January 2026

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.

Cuppa Connections at Rainbow Library

07 January 2026

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.

Cuppa Connections at Dimboola Library

08 January 2026

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

Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council 2025 End of Year Celebration

Published on 22 December 2025

After a very full year, the 2025 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Councillors wrapped up their program with their final event - the Golden Hour Formal - held on Friday 12 December 2025 at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre.

Young people from across Hindmarsh Shire came together to mark the end of the year, enjoying an evening of dancing, singing, social connection, photos and great food. The event was a...

2026 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council Appointed

Published on 22 December 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council’s 2026 Youth Councillors were appointed at the Council meeting held on Wednesday 17 December 2025. So far, the 2026 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council is made up of five returning members and seven new members, with applications for the 2026 Youth Council remaining open until all positions are filled.

The Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council is an Advisory Committee whose role is...

International Day of People with a Disability Event – New Date

Published on 22 December 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council has rescheduled its International Day of People with Disability event and will be hosting a celebration at the Dimboola Bowling Club on Wednesday 11 February 2026 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.

International Day of People with Disability is a United Nations (UN) observed day, that aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and...
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Adverts & Tenders

Hindmarsh Planning Scheme Amendment C21Hind

On display until 18 January 2026

The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C21hind to the Hindmarsh Planning Scheme.

The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Victoria Government Gazette (10 December 2025).

The Amendment implements the recommendations of the Hindmarsh Heritage Assessment Study (David Helms Heritage Planning, April 2023) by applying the Heritage Overlay to seven new

Quotations Invited - Sport and Recreation Master Plans

On display until 11 January 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council invites suitably qualified and experienced persons / organisations to respond to its Request for Quotations for:

KEY STRATEGIC SPORT AND RECREATION MASTER PLANS FOR HINDMARSH SHIRE (RFQ 2025-2026-20)

The specific requirements are detailed in the tender documents, which can be downloaded via Council’s website...

2026 Council Meeting Dates

On display until 16 December 2026

At the Council meeting held on Wednesday 26 November 2025, Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted the 2026 dates for Ordinary Council meetings. Meetings will be held at Nhill Council Chambers, Hindmarsh Shire Offices, 92 Nelson Street Nhill, and livestreamed to Council’s YouTube channel, commencing at 3:00pm on the following dates during 2026...
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Have Your Say

Proposed Dimboola Dog Park at Old Tennis Courts

Submissions closing on 09 January 2026, 11:59 PM

The Dimboola Community has raised the need for a Dog Park in Dimboola at various community consultation sessions. Round 3 of the Tiny Towns Fund has recently opened and will fund a maximum of $50,000 for projects, with applicants required to make 25% co-contribution. Hindmarsh Shire Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to transform the Old Tennis Court in Dim...

Proposed Goldsworthy Park Amenities and Nhill Information Centre Upgrades

Submissions closing on 09 January 2026, 11:59 PM

Together with the Nhill Town Committee, Hindmarsh Shire Council is proposing to apply for funding through the Tiny Towns grants program to deliver upgrades to the amenities and Visitor Information Centre in Goldsworthy Park. PUBLIC AMENITIES For visitors and locals alike, these amenities are a vital part of Nhill’s central business precinct. While the classical music is al...

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.

Apply for Youth Council

Applications are open for 2026 Youth Council. Click here for more information or to apply!

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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