Hindmarsh Shire Council

Hindmarsh Shire Council Hindmarsh Shire is located in the Wimmera region in western Victoria and covers an area of 7,527km2.

Hindmarsh Shire Council is a vibrant and progressive rural Council, rich in history, natural wonders and a strong community spirit, offering opportunities for local and large businesses to participate in its procurement activities in mutually beneficial terms. Situated on the Western Highway, 375km west of Melbourne and 350km east of Adelaide. With that, the Shire is alive with business opportunitie

s as it lies on the second-busiest freight corridor in Australia. Social Media Guidelines and Moderation:
Hindmarsh Shire Council welcomes comments, however, will moderate comments in order to ensure our channels are friendly and welcoming for all visitors. Council reserves the right to hide or remove discriminatory, vulgar, abusive, defamatory, offensive and hurtful comments across its social media platforms. For more information or to view our Social Media Guidelines, please visit www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/social-media-guidelines.

|| LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE NEW HINDMARSH SHIRE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ||We’re excited to announce that we have launched a ...
24/07/2026

|| LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE NEW HINDMARSH SHIRE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ||

We’re excited to announce that we have launched a new Hindmarsh Shire Business Directory on Council’s website!

If you have business that operates in Hindmarsh Shire or services the region, you are encouraged to list your business in this directory.

The Business Directory is your go-to guide for discovering and connecting with local businesses and services.

Whether you're a business looking for local suppliers, a resident searching for trusted local services, or a visitor exploring what is available locally, the Hindmarsh Shire Business Directory will make it easier to support and find businesses close to home.

Visit the Business Directory here: www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/business-directory

List your business by visiting www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/MyCity, creating an account and submitting a ‘business listing’.

You can also use the MyCity portal to advertise your event on Council’s website.

|| LIST YOUR CLUB OR ORGANISATION IN THE NEW HINDMARSH SHIRE COMMUNITY DIRECTORY ||We’re excited to announce that we hav...
24/07/2026

|| LIST YOUR CLUB OR ORGANISATION IN THE NEW HINDMARSH SHIRE COMMUNITY DIRECTORY ||

We’re excited to announce that we have launched a new Hindmarsh Shire Community Directory on Council’s website!

If you have a club, organisation, or community service based in Hindmarsh Shire, you are encouraged to list your community group in this directory.

The Community Directory is your go-to guide for discovering and connecting with local clubs, organisations and community services.

Whether you're new to the area, a resident searching for local group contact numbers, or a visitor exploring what is available locally, the Hindmarsh Shire Community Directory will make it easier to find what you are looking for and get in contact with them.

Visit the Community Directory here: www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/community-directory

List your community group by visiting www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/MyCity, creating an account and submitting a ‘community directory listing’.

You can also use the MyCity portal to advertise your event on Council’s website.

|| REGIONAL EVENTS SPONSORSHIP – OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS ||Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Regional Events Sponsorship program i...
23/07/2026

|| REGIONAL EVENTS SPONSORSHIP – OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS ||

Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Regional Events Sponsorship program is currently open for applications, closing 11:59pm on Monday 31 August 2026.

The Regional Events Sponsorship Framework supports high‑quality events that attract visitors, stimulate local economic activity and showcase the unique character of Hindmarsh Shire. This program is broken down into one funding stream:

🔵 Event sponsorship of up to $7,500 to assist event organisers in delivering regionally significant events that enhance tourism, strengthen community pride and contribute to the vibrancy of our towns. The total amount requested through the grant progress must not be more than half of the total event cost.

Read the guidelines or apply at: www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/RES.

If you have any queries, please contact the Tourism and Economic Development team on (03) 5391 4444 or via email at [email protected].

|| FOUND – IS THIS YOUR CAT? 🐈‍⬛ ||Council has in its care a cat that was found today (Thursday 23 July) with no microch...
23/07/2026

|| FOUND – IS THIS YOUR CAT? 🐈‍⬛ ||

Council has in its care a cat that was found today (Thursday 23 July) with no microchip. Having no microchip means we are unable to call its owner.

If this is your cat or if you have any information about who it may belong to, please contact us on 03 5391 4444 or email [email protected]. We would love to see it returned home.

To claim it, you’ll need to provide us with clear evidence of ownership, and it will need to be microchipped and registered before collection.

|| COUNCIL MEETING – 29 JULY 2026 - WHAT'S ON THE AGENDA ||A Council meeting will be held on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at t...
23/07/2026

|| COUNCIL MEETING – 29 JULY 2026 - WHAT'S ON THE AGENDA ||

A Council meeting will be held on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at the Nhill Council Chamber commencing at 3:00pm.

This meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on Council's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/.

Items listed on the agenda include:
➡️ Funding Application for Detail, Design and Planning for Jeparit Weir
➡️ Funding Application for Nhill Bowling Club Upgrades
➡️ Council Plan Actions and Capital Works Review 2025/2026
➡️ MAV State Council Meeting Motion
➡️ Summary of Planning Permits Approved under Delegation (Q2 2026)
➡️ Municipal Emergency Management Plan 2026-2029
➡️ Desexing Policy for Domestic Animals (Cats)
➡️ Public Transparency Policy
➡️ Funding Application for TAC Local Government Grant and Flexible Local Transport Solutions Grant
➡️ Council Plan Actions for 2026/2027
➡️ Australian Local Government Woman’s Association 75 Anniversary Conference

You can view the agenda and corresponding attachments for this meeting on Council's website at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/council-meetings

|| BIODIVERSITY PLANTING DAY AT RAINBOW LAKE ||On Wednesday 15 July 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Landcare Facilitator...
22/07/2026

|| BIODIVERSITY PLANTING DAY AT RAINBOW LAKE ||

On Wednesday 15 July 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Landcare Facilitator joined Rainbow P-12 College and Rainbow Lake Committee to assist with a small biodiversity planting day at Rainbow Lake.

The planting was supported by Zoos Victoria and aimed to establish additional habitat for an endangered butterfly, the Golden-rayed Blue Butterfly.

Around 30 Rainbow P-12 students of all ages assisted, and over 100 Creeping Boobialla were planted, guarded and watered.

|| BUSINESS BOOST GRANTS – OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS ||Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Business Boost Grants program is currently ...
22/07/2026

|| BUSINESS BOOST GRANTS – OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS ||

Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Business Boost Grants program is currently open for applications, closing 11:59pm on Monday 31 August 2026.

The Business Boost Grants program provides financial assistance to support local businesses to establish, grow and improve their contribution to Hindmarsh Shire’s town centres and local economy. This program is broken down into two funding streams:

🟠 Focus on Facade: provides funding up to $3,000 (1:2 co-contribution) to help businesses and landlords improve shopfronts and building façades, creating more attractive and welcoming town centres.

🟠 Start and Grow: provides funding up to $2,000 (1:2 co-contribution) to support a wide range of business types, including home-based businesses, agricultural and rural enterprises, and other non-retail or emerging sectors.

Read the guidelines or apply at: www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/BBG.

If you have any queries, please contact the Tourism and Economic Development team on (03) 5391 4444 or via email at [email protected].

|| DIMBOOLA SWIMMING POOL UPGRADE COMMUNITY MEETING UPDATE ||Hindmarsh Shire Council met with members of the Dimboola co...
22/07/2026

|| DIMBOOLA SWIMMING POOL UPGRADE COMMUNITY MEETING UPDATE ||

Hindmarsh Shire Council met with members of the Dimboola community on Monday 20 July 2026 to provide an update on the Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrade Project, including the outcome of the recent tender process, the project's funding position, and Council's proposed pathway forward.

Council has advised the Dimboola community that while the Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrade remains a high priority project and significant planning and design work has been completed, the recent tender process confirmed that project costs now exceed the available $1.4 million budget. Council is therefore seeking to retain the existing $1 million Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) grant while pursuing additional funding opportunities to enable the project to be delivered in the future.

During the meeting Council reassured community members that the funding setbacks will not affect the upcoming summer pool programs for the 2026/2027 season, with the pool still able to operate business as usual.

Read more here: https://www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/Council/News-and-Media/Latest-News/Dimboola-Swimming-Pool-Upgrade-Funding-Challenges-and-Next-Steps

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Nhill, VIC
3418

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