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Upcoming Events

Jigsaw Club at the Rainbow Library

07 February 2025

Join us at the Rainbow Library for Jigsaw Club.

Held every Friday from 1:30pm.

Jigsaw Club at the Nhill Library

07 February 2025

Join us at the Nhill Library for Jigsaw Club.

Held every Friday from 2pm.

Jigsaw Club at the Jeparit Library

10 February 2025

Join us at the Jpearit Library for Jigsaw Club.

Held every Monday from 2:00pm.

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Latest News

I need to begin this Mayoral Matters by commenting on the current fire events happening in our region. In particular the Little Desert National Park fire. The terrible destruction and loss of wildlife in the Little Desert National Park, and the Little Desert Nature Lodge has been devastating. My good friend "Whimpy" Reichelt's emotion in an interview made it even worse, the Lodge was Whimpy's life

Councillors and Officers Listening Sessions

Published on 31 January 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council has set up Listening Sessions so that you can have a chat with Councillors or a member of Council staff and share feedback on what matters most to you. No need to register or book a time, just drop in. We’re here to help, answer questions, hear your concerns and give you the opportunity to have input into Council’s future plans.

The Listening Sessions will be held through

Out and About January 2025

Published on 31 January 2025

Read on to find out about the amazing community projects that are progressing across Hindmarsh Shire. These include:
- Nhill Dog Park
- Davis Park Grandstand and Changerooms
- Road Works Updates
- Nhill Kinder Carpark
- Upcoming Movie Screenings in Hindmarsh

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Adverts & Tenders

Not all glass can go in your purple bin

On display until 21 February 2025

Different types of glass have different melting points, so they can't all be recycled together.

Only put glass bottles and jars from food, drink, medicine and toiletries in your glass recycling bin.

Community Action Grants Program

On display until 28 February 2025

Applications for round two of the 2024/2025 Community Action Grants Program open on Friday 13 December 2024 and close at 5:00pm on Friday 28 February 2025.

Application forms are available on the Hindmarsh Shire Council website at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/apply-for-grants and can either be downloaded or completed online.

Funding can be applied for in one of the three categories...

Changed Transfer Station Operating Hours During the Summer Period

On display until 28 February 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council intends to modify operating hours for all transfer stations across the municipality during summer for the safety of transfer station attendants as well as the general public. This change will start on Sunday 01 December 2024, and end on Friday 28 February 2025, and applies on all standard opening days.

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Have Your Say

Proposed Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrades

Submissions closing on 21 February 2025, 05:00 PM

BACKGROUND In 2023, Hindmarsh Shire Council commissioned aquatic engineering reports on the condition of all four pools within the shire. The combined reports show that a significant amount of work and funding is required to keep the pools within Hindmarsh operational as they are predominantly at end-of-life stage in the asset cycle. In recent years, funding has only been ...

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