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Changes to Council Services - Christmas and New Year 2025/2026

Hindmarsh Shire Council Customer Service Centres, Libraries, Transfer Stations and Pools will be subject to closures over the Christmas and New Year period 2025/2026.

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Hindmarsh Celebrates Successful 16 Days of Activism

Published on 10 December 2025

The United Nation’s international campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence takes place each year from 25 November until 10 December. The campaign aims to unite community and call for the elimination of gendered violence.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence has now ended, and Council is happy to reflect on the successful events that were hosted across Hindmarsh.

Regional Community Events Grants Round 2 Open

Published on 10 December 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council has allocated $30,000 in the 2025/2026 budget to provide funding for Regional Community Events within Hindmarsh Shire. Round 2 of this grant program is now open, and we encourage event organisers to review the guidelines and consider an application.

The aim of the funding is to support the establishment and growth of community events which celebrate culture, heritage and

ESVF Freeze for Primary Producers

Published on 10 December 2025

Victoria's 2025 budget update, tabled in parliament on Friday 05 December 2025, identified that primary producers would receive a further two-year freeze on Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) variable rates. The cap for CFA volunteers claiming an ESVF rebate for their farms will also increase from $5 million to $10 million on capital improved value, increasing the maximum rebate...