West Wimmera Shire Council

12/06/2026

🌱 Goroke Kindergarten’s new inclusive playground is now complete, bringing to life ideas originally designed by the children themselves.

In 2024, kindergarten students helped shape the playground by choosing equipment such as swings, a trampoline, a basket swing, slide, stepping stones and a boat. Those ideas guided the final design of the upgraded play space.

This week, the original student designers, now in prep, grade 1 and grade 2, returned to Goroke Kindergarten to see their ideas brought to life and celebrate alongside current kindergarten children.

12/06/2026

📣 Victoria Police are currently seeking community feedback through their 2026 Community Sentiment Survey, running throughout June.

This is an opportunity for community members to share their views and experiences, helping inform future policing priorities and service delivery across Victoria.

To have your say, complete the survey here:

From 1 June 2026, we’re asking all Victorians about your local safety concerns, and where we can focus our efforts to keep you safer.

12/06/2026

💡 LED lighting upgrades are underway across West Wimmera Shire Council facilities.

Contractors have nearly completed, upgrades in Edenhope, Harrow and Apsley. Works will continue in Goroke and Kaniva over the coming weeks.

As part of the Victorian Energy Upgrades program, older lighting is being replaced with energy-efficient LED lighting to help reduce energy consumption and improve lighting performance.

Community members may notice contractors working in and around Council buildings while these upgrades are being carried out. Thank you for your patience during these works.

12/06/2026

📢 In this week’s edition of our fortnightly newsletter:
◾ Funding secured for new community projects in Edenhope and Apsley
◾ New inclusive playground story at Goroke Kindergarten
◾ Community Strengthening Grants awarded to local groups
◾ Goroke childcare proposal progresses
◾ Kaniva Recreation Reserve plans adopted
◾ Edenhope changerooms update
◾ Bridge replacement works
◾ Public notices and community updates
◾ Job vacancies
◾ Early Years news
◾ Project updates across the shire
◾ Event calendar and school holiday activities

📰 Read our latest email newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/807ad77c7755/west-wimmera-shire-council-newsletter-17999970
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11/06/2026

📅 Our next Council meeting and community forum will be in Benayeo on Wednesday!

The meeting will be livestreamed at our website.

11/06/2026

📍 Councillors have been out and about across the shire in the past few months, representing the community at a range of important events and meetings.

☕ Cr Helen Hobbs attended the Kaniva Biggest Morning Tea, supporting a fantastic community fundraiser.

🎈 Mayor Tim Meyer, Cr Richard Hicks and Cr Helen Hobbs joined families, staff and community members to celebrate the official opening of the newly renovated Goroke Kindergarten.

🏛️ Mayor Tim also represented the shire in Parliament House with the Timber Towns Victoria committee, advocating for regional communities and the future of the timber industry.

🌺 Councillors were proud to attend Anzac Day commemorations across the shire. Cr Helen Hobbs attended the Kaniva service, Mayor Tim Meyer attended the Edenhope service, and Cr Tom Houlihan represented Council at both the Dergholm and Harrow services.

11/06/2026

🏗️ Progress continues on plans for childcare service in Goroke.

📝 At a confidential unscheduled Council meeting earlier this month, Council formally resolved to apply for funding through the Australian Government’s Building Early Education Fund to support an expansion of the Goroke Kindergarten building. The project will aim to improve access to early childhood education and care in Goroke.

👶 The proposed development would expand the existing kindergarten building to accommodate a future long day care service for children aged 0 to 5 years, helping to meet identified local needs and support families in the area.

💰 The proposed project would see Council contribute $200,000, alongside contributions of $15,000 from the Goroke Parents Advisory Group and $20,000 from the Goroke Apex Club, with a funding request of $1.975 million submitted through the Small Scale Grant Opportunities stream.

⏳ The project remains subject to funding approval, with further updates to be provided as investigations progress.

🔗 For more information and to view proposed plans, go to: https://www.westwimmera.vic.gov.au/Council/Major-Projects/Goroke-Integrated-Early-Years-Expansion-Project

11/06/2026

🧶 Looking for a fun and creative school holiday activity?

Join in for Cardboard Weaving at the Edenhope Library and create your own colourful woven artwork using a simple cardboard loom and scrap yarn.

Book Here: https://ow.ly/wPNB50ZahHG

10/06/2026

🎉 GREAT NEWS! Two community projects have received funding through the State Government's Tiny Towns Fund.

🏃 In Edenhope, we will build a shelter at the Lake Wallace parkrun finish area, providing weather protection for volunteers, participants and visitors using the walking trail.

🏛️ In Apsley, funding will support important upgrades to the Apsley Hall, including asbestos removal, improved amenities and a new accessible entrance pathway.

🙏 West Wimmera Shire Council acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government through the Tiny Towns Fund in making these projects possible.

10/06/2026

VicGrid is hosting a drop-in session about the South West Renewable Energy Zone.
📍 Harrow Hall, Blair Street
📅 Wednesday 17 June
⏰ 11am to 1pm