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.

Upcoming Events

Ghostnets Weaving Workshop

11 May 2025

A weaving workshop lead by exhibiting artist JoJo Spook, using ghost nets washed up on the beaches.

Nhill Supported Playgroup

12 May 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 and Jeparit Kindergarten.

Jigsaw Club at the Jeparit Library

12 May 2025

Join us at the Jpearit Library for Jigsaw Club.

Held every Monday from 2:00pm.

View More Events

Latest News

New Cabins for Nhill Holiday Park

Published on 09 May 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to announce that funding has been secured to deliver significant upgrades to Nhill Holiday Park, thanks to support from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024.

This investment will support the installation of three modern, self-contained one-bedroom studio cabins, enhancing accommodation options for visitors to the region.

Hindmarsh Shire Libraries Migrate eResources fully to ‘BorrowBox’

Published on 08 May 2025

Hindmarsh Shire Libraries is committed to building full, comprehensive, and exciting collections and curations in both our physical and digital resources.

As such, we have made the decision to move our e-Book and e-Audiobook titles to a single platform. From Tuesday 1 July 2025, we will discontinue our affiliation with e-Resource provider ‘Libby’ and move solely to the use of ‘BorrowBox’.

Hindmarsh Outdoor Pools Post-Season Review & Community Input for 25/26

Published on 01 May 2025

After the first season of running Hindmarsh Outdoor Pools directly, Hindmarsh Shire Council is reviewing attendance, opening hours and staffing to plan for the 2025/2026 season. We are extremely grateful for the support we received from the community and our fantastic seasonal staff.

We have heard how valued free pools are to the community and want to ensure we’re staffed and open at times that

View More News

Adverts & Tenders

Join Our Team - Plant Operator Labourer

On display until 21 May 2025

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

Plant Operator Labourer
Full Time
Commencing at $33.20 per hour
Applications close 12noon on Wednesday 21 May 2025

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

National Volunteer Week - Free Breakfast BBQs

On display until 22 May 2025

In recognition and appreciation of the many volunteers within our community, Hindmarsh Shire Council is hosting complimentary breakfast BBQs throughout the Shire for all past, current and future volunteers during National Volunteer Week 2025.

Council appreciates the tremendous work that volunteers have done and continue to do, and thanks them for the significant role they play in keeping our...

Notice of Traffic Changes in Rainbow

On Display Indefinitely

Council advises that McKenzie Lane, Rainbow will be changed to one way (west to east direction) to all traffic from King Street intersection to the Taverner Steet intersection for student pick up and drop off during construction works at Rainbow P-12 School.
The bus pick up and drop off point will be relocated to King Street, between Queen Street and Albert Street.

Changes will be in effect...

View More Public Notices

Have Your Say

2025/26 Budget Engagement

Submissions closing on 04 June 2025, 11:59 PM

2025/2026 ANNUAL BUDGET, REVENUE AND RATING PLAN AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 7 May 2025, Hindmarsh Shire Council resolved to give public notice of the intended 2025/2026 Budget (incorporating Revenue and Rating Plan and Long-Term Financial Plan). Drop-in sessions will be held from 8am – 10am at the following locations: * Jeparit ...

Hindmarsh Outdoor Pools Post-Season Review

Submissions closing on 30 May 2025, 05:00 PM

After the first season of running Hindmarsh Outdoor Pools directly, Hindmarsh Shire Council is reviewing attendance, opening hours and staffing to plan for the 2025/2026 season. We have heard how valued free pools are to the community and want to ensure we’re staffed and open at times that best suit users across the four pools. To continue to keep pools open for free and en...

Hindmarsh Shire Council Plan 2025-2029

Ongoing consultation

The Hindmarsh Shire Council Plan is developed in conversation with our community and details the vision, goals and strategies to guide Council’s service delivery, activities and decision making over a four-year period. It is time to develop a new Council Plan, and we would like to hear from the Hindmarsh community about the services, programs and projects that matter to you...

View More Consultations

Subscribe to our E-news

Home