Home

Find it Online

Rubbish and Recycling

Bin collection details, Rubbish Tip hours, recycling information and more.

Council Meetings

View or download Council’s meeting agendas and minutes.

Community Map

View our interactive community map and information on facilities within Hindmarsh.

Libraries

Click for library information, locations, opening hours and to view our online catalogue.

Business Permits

Information about starting, buying, expanding or operating a business in Hindmarsh.

Plan and Build

Find information including application forms on planning and building in Hindmarsh Shire.

Make a Request

Make an online request, report an issue, or give us feedback.

Register my Animals

Information and forms on dog and cat registrations in Hindmarsh.

Work in Council

Click here to see our current vacant positions in Council.

Council Resources

Click to view Council's budget, policies, plans, reports and more.

Rates and Payments

Information on paying your rates and bills with Council.

Apply for Grants

Apply for Council grants.

Upcoming Events

Australia Day Event 2026 - Rainbow

26 January 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay, will be visiting Rainbow on Australia Day 2026.

Join us for a Breakfast BBQ from 7:30am, followed by a meet and greet from 8:00am and ceremony proceedings commencing at 8:20am.

Hosted by Lions Club of Rainbow.

Australia Day Event 2026 - Jeparit

26 January 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay, will be in Jeparit on Australia Day 2024.

Join us for a Breakfast BBQ from 9:00am, followed by a meet and greet from 9:30am and ceremony proceedings commencing at 9:50am.

Hosted by Jeparit Town Committee.

Australia Day Event 2026 - Dimboola

26 January 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay, will be visiting Dimboola on Australia Day 2026.

Join us for a Morning Tea from 10:30am, followed by a meet and greet from 11:00am and ceremony proceedings commencing at 11:10am.

Hosted by Dimboola CWA.
View More Events

Latest News

2026 Farmer Consultation Sessions

Published on 23 January 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council will be holding Farmer Consultation sessions again in 2026.

The farming community is invited to attend a series of upcoming Farmer Consultation Sessions across the shire. The sessions will give farmers the chance to share their ideas, raise concerns, and talk directly to Council staff and Councillors, about the issues that matter the most on our rural roads and properties

Australia Day Events 2026

Published on 14 January 2026

Communities around Australia are once again preparing to come together for Australia Day, a time for all Australians to reflect, respect, and celebrate.

We are all part of the story of Australia: from the First Australians to the descendants of settlers, children of migrants and those recently arrived. What Australia Day means to each of us depends on who we are, where we come from and how we...

Hindmarsh Shire Council Special Meeting – 21 January 2026

Published on 12 January 2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council will be holding a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to consider the revised Financial Statements and Performance Statement for 2024/2025.

This meeting will be held in the Nhill Council Chambers, 92 Nelson Street Nhill, commencing at 3:00pm.

The meeting will be open to the public and will be livestreamed on Council's YouTube channel at...
View More News

Adverts & Tenders

Join Our Team - Plant Operator Labourer Jeparit

On display until 04 February 2026

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

Plant Operator Labourer Jeparit
Permanent Full Time
Salary commencing at $32.97 per hour

Applications close 12noon on Wednesday 4 February 2026.

Join Our Team - Manager Community Strategy and Engagement

On display until 28 January 2026

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

Manager Community Strategy and Engagement
(Permanent Full Time)

Applications close 12noon on Wednesday 28 January 2026.

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...
View More Public Notices

Have Your Say

2026/2027 Annual Budget

Submissions closing on 06 February 2026, 05:00 PM

Each year Hindmarsh Shire Council develops an annual budget, and we want to hear from our community on what the priorities for our 2026/2027 Annual Budget should be. Council money comes in from rates, fees and charges, and state and federal government grants. The money is spent on providing services, maintaining our assets, and where grants are available, upgrading or build...

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...

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.
View More Consultations

Regional Community Events Grants NOW OPEN

Round 2 of the 2025/2026 Regional Community Events Grants is now open! Click here for more info.

Rainbow Silo Art

Experience the newest addition to the Silo Art Trail - Rainbow Silo Art!

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!
Back to top