Hindmarsh Shire Council Monthly Newsletter - July 2025
OF DIMBOOLA SWIMMING POOL
Hindmarsh Shire Council has been successful in securing $1million for the upgrade of Dimboola Swimming Pool through Round 2 of the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.
The project, which includes an additional $275,000 contribution from Council and $10,000 from Dimboola Progress Association, will see a total of $1.285 million spent.
Theworkswillinclude:
Wet deck conversion to the pool
Installation of a balance tank and pool hydraulics
Crack and expansion joint repair
Construction of an all abilities access ramp
Construction of a disabled carpark
Updated landscaping
Upgrade of paved area within the swimming pool
Council would like to thank the community members who supported this grant application by completing the survey on our Have Your Say page during our recent consultation on this project! The community support shown was instrumental in Council obtaining this funding.
JULY 2025
PUBLIC HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS IN LIEU OF MELBOURNE CUP DAY 2025
The Hon. Natalie Suleyman MP, Minister for Small Business, has approved Hindmarsh Shire Council’s request to substitute days for the 2025 Melbourne Cup Day public holiday in Nhill and Rainbow.
A full day public holiday has been declared in lieu of Melbourne Cup: in the township of Rainbow, and the localities of Kenmare and Albacutya for the Rainbow Show on Tuesday14October2025 in the township of Nhill and the localities of Little Desert, Gerang Gerung, Kiata, Glenlee, Netherby, Lorquon, Yanac, Broughton on Thursday 16 October2025
The remaining areas within the Shire will observe a full day public holiday on Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday04November2025.
This is a great opportunity for Hindmarsh residents to fully enjoy the experience of their local show and appreciate the planning and preparation of the respective A & P Societies in each town.
The Dimboola Show will also be held on Saturday 18 October 2025, and the Jeparit Show on Sunday 19 October 2025.
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MAYORAL MATTERS
Read Cr Ron Ismay's most recent Mayoral Matters. Cr Ismay discusseshis attendance at the Jeparit Memorial Hall centenary celebration his attendance with Cr Rosie Barker at the Nhill Lions Club change over his attendance with the CEO at the National General Assembly of Councils in Canberra a brief update on what happened at the June Council meeting
Read more: www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/news
Pictured: Cr Ron Ismay with David Speers in Canberra.
CHANGES TO KERBSIDE GLASS COLLECTION FREQUENCY
The change will take effect after the scheduled glass collection on 24 October 2025.
Glass bin collection dates:
Friday29August2025
Friday24October2025
Friday26January2026
Residents can drop off glass for free at any transfer station or collection point in Hindmarsh if they cannot wait for collection day, or contact our team to discuss options for a second bin.
For more information about purple glass bins, visit www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/glass-bins
FUNDING SECURED FOR KEY STRATEGIC SPORT AND RECREATION MASTER PLANS
Hindmarsh Shire Council is excited to have received funding for the development of key strategic sport and recreation master plans 2025-2035. With $40,000 received through the State Government, and $45,000 contributed by Council, master plans will be developed for Nhill’s Davis Park, the Dimboola Recreation Reserve, and the Jeparit Tennis Club and Caravan Park Precinct.
The proposed master plan for Davis Park will replace previous plans that were developed as part of the 2016 Nhill Community Precinct Plan and the plan development by Nhill and District Sporting Club in 2021.
The development of a master plan for the Dimboola Recreation Reserve has been a Council and user group priority for several years. With at least eight user groups, plus public use within the reserve, it is imperative that any future proposed developments include multi-use, gender equality and all abilities access considerations.
The Jeparit Tennis Club currently has six tennis courts, three are not usable and three require an upgrade. The preferred outcome is to have a total of four tennis courts, and it is envisaged that with the two courts being removed this will enable the expansion of the powered sites and non-powered sites for the Jeparit Caravan Park.
Council will liaise with Davis Park, Dimboola Recreation Reserve, and Jeparit Tennis Courts user group committees when developing these master plans.
COMMUNITY SATISFACTION RESULTS ARE IN!
The survey gives us valuable insight into what’s working well and where we can improve - and we’re thrilled to see higher-than-average results in 15 out of 19 service areas, compared to other small rural Victorian councils.
Ourstrongestresultswerein:
Appearance of Public Areas
Waste Management
Recreational Facilities
This reflects the efforts of not just Council, but the incredible contributions of local volunteers, clubs, businesses, and residents who help keep our towns beautiful.
We're also listening to where we can do better and have already begun work to improve:
Elderly Support Services – continuing social connection programs and planning Seniors events
Planning and Building – increased resourcing to support enquiries and permit processing
Local Laws Enforcement – increased focus on issues like cat overpopulation
Slashing & Weed Control – new Landcare
Facilitator role now in place
Sealed and Unsealed Local Roads – $4.15m investment planned in 2025/2026 for critical upgrades
You can view the Community Satisfaction Survey results on Council's website at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/CSS
JOIN COUNCIL’S GOODS AND SERVICES PANEL OF SUPPLIERS & CONTRACTORS
Hindmarsh Shire Council invites suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers / Contractors to respond to its Tender for -
PANELOFAPPROVEDSUPPLIERS–GOODS& SERVICES(CONTRACT
2022-2023-02)
Council is seeking new Suppliers / Contractors to join its panel of approved Suppliers / Contractors for the provision of goods and services. Council is particularly interested in receiving submissions from: Builders; Carpenters; Landscapers; Air Conditioning and Heating suppliers and installers; Painters; Plumbers; Fencers; Window Cleaners; Mechanics; and other local businesses that are interested in providing goods and services to Council.
The specific requirements are detailed in the tender documents, which can be downloaded via Council’s portal at: https://app.eprocure.com.au/hindmarsh
Council will also be holding drop-in sessions for suppliers and contractors who may be interested in joining this panel. The purpose of these sessions are to assist you with any questions you have about joining Council’s Panel, including completing the application and what happens after you apply.
These sessions will be held:
JeparitLibrary
Monday 21 July 2025, 9am - 12noon
DimboolaLibrary Tuesday 22 July 2025, 9am - 12noon
NhillCouncilChamber Thursday 24 July 2025, 9am - 12noon
RainbowLibrary Friday 25 July 2025, 9am - 12noon
For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact Laura Sonnberger, Contracts and Procurement Officer, on 03 5391 4444 or email info@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.
Closing time for the above tender is 2:00pm on Thursday7August2025.
STATEMENT FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Hindmarsh Shire Council has released a statement in relation to the involvement of Mr Ronald Marks, Indigenous Elder, in Council programs, events and facilities. The statement can be read on Council’s website at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/latest-news.
Ensuring children who participate in Council programs, events and facilities are safe is, and always will be, our highest priority.
UPCOMING EVENTS
JULY
WEEKTWOACTIVITIES
There is still another week left our Hindmarsh Shire Council’s FREE School Holiday Program.
MONDAY14JULY2025
YogawithJanelle Jeparit Library, 10am – 11am
Level-Up!Gaming
Jeparit Memorial Town Hall, 12pm – 4pm
TUESDAY15JULY2025
DimboolaPottery–IntrotoPotteryages8+
103 Lloyd Street Dimboola, 10am – 11:30am
DimboolaPottery–IntrotoPotteryages8+
103 Lloyd Street Dimboola, 12:30pm – 2pm
DimboolaPottery–IntrotoPotteryages8+
103 Lloyd Street Dimboola, 3pm – 4:30pm
WEDNESDAY16JULY2025
Badminton–PrimarySchoolAge
The MECCA Rainbow, 10am – 11am
Badminton–SecondarySchoolAge
The MECCA Rainbow, 11:30am – 12:30pm
SciencewithJess Dimboola Library, 2pm – 3pm
THURSDAY17JULY2025
YogawithJanelle Nhill Memorial Community Centre, 10am – 11am
PaintingwithMatilda Nhill Library, 1pm – 2pm
FRIDAY18JULY2025
NhillCinema:“Elio” Nhill Memorial Community Centre, 1pm – 3pm
TURBOGALLERYARTEXHIBITION “JOYISASERIOUSBUSINESS”
Rainbow Turbo Gallery invites you to the official opening of their latest art exhibition - Joy is a Serious Business!
This exhibition is a celebration of unapologetic joy. Through vibrant collage, daily painting and a riot of colour, Frankie O invites us to take play seriously—and to see joy not as frivolous but as a form of resistance, ritual, and truth-telling.
Saturday12July2025
From 1:00pm
Rainbow Turbo Gallery 58 Federal Street, Rainbow
This exhibition will be available to view between Sunday 02 July and Friday 25 July 2025, during the normal operating hours of the Turbo Gallery.
Committee will be holding their Annual General Meeting.
The purpose of the meeting is to present the annual report and annual financial report from the Chairperson
Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum,
This meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend. RSVP and apologies to Craige Proctor, Secretary, on 0408 311 302 or via email at
WRITINGHOURATTHENHILLLIBRARY
Join us at the Nhill Library on the third Thursday of every month for Writing Hour.
Thursday17July2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Nhill Library, 5 Clarence Street
18
GETCREATIVEATNHILLLIBRARY
Join us at the Nhill Library for a Get Creative session every second Friday.
Bring your own project that you are working on & chat and enjoy the company of others.
Friday18July2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Nhill Library, 5 Clarence Street
23
HINDMARSHSHIRECOUNCILMEETING
Join us at our next Hindmarsh Shire Council meeting. Council meetings are open to members of the public and livestreamed on Council’s YouTube channel.
Wednesday23July2025
24
BOOKCHATATDIMBOOLALIBRARY
Join us at the Dimboola Library for Book Chat! Book chatters bring along a current book that they have been reading and share reviews with each other over a cuppa and biscuits
Friday18July2025
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Dimboola Library, 101 Lloyd Street
From 3:00pm Council Chambers, 92 Nelson Street Nhill 22
NHILLCLASSICMOVIE
TheRailwayChildren
Join us for a classic movie screening in Nhill!
Tuesday22July2025
Morning tea at 10:00am | Movie at 10:30am Nhill Memorial Community Centre, 77-79 Nelson Street Gold coin donation at door Rated G 18
YURUNGAHOMESTEAD
ANNUALGENERALMEETING
The Yurunga Homestead Community Asset Committee will be holding their Annual General Meeting.
The purpose of the meeting is to present the annual report and annual financial report from the Chairperson and Treasurer.
Thursday24July2025
From 7:30pm
The MECCA Meeting Room, 15 Federal Street, Rainbow
This meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend. RSVP and apologies to Peter Solly, Secretary, on 0428 951 233 or via email at
COMEANDHELPSAVETHE ELTHAMCOPPERBUTTERFLY
Wetland Revival Trust are thrilled to invite you to take part in Community Weeding and Planting Days at two special sites: Kiata Flora and Fauna Reserve and Gerang Gerung Flora and Fauna Reserve — both home to the endangered Eltham Copper Butterfly (ECB).
Kiata-HandPullingWeeds
Friday 25 July 2025 from 10am to 3pm
Kiata Recreational Reserve
GerangGerung-PlantingEvent
Saturday 26 July 2025 from 10am to 3pm
Gerang Gerung 171 Flora & Fauna Reserve
These two community days are a unique opportunity to:
�� Get involved in hands-on conservation
�� Help restore precious native habitat
�� Learn about the rare and beautiful Eltham Copper Butterfly
�� Connect with others who care about nature
Whether you can spare an hour or stay for the whole session, your contribution will make a real difference. And of course — there’ll be tea, soup and cake!
If you’d like more information about these sessions, please call us on (03) 5391 4444.
SupportedPlaygroup
Parents with pre-school-aged children are welcome to attend our Supported Playgroup sessions Held weekly excluding school holidays
NhillLibrary
Mondays 10:00am - 12noon
DimboolaLibrary Tuesdays 10:00am - 12noon
JeparitKindergarten Wednesdays 10:00am - 12noon
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ hindmarshshiresupportedplaygroups
JigsawClub
Join us at your local Hindmarsh Shire Library for weekly Jigsaw Club!
RainbowLibrary Fridays from 1:30pm
NhillLibrary Fridays from 2:00pm
JeparitLibrary Mondays from 2:00pm
loveyourlibrary
Hindmarsh Shire Libraries are vibrant hubs for information, connection, creativity and fun!
Becoming a member of Hindmarsh Shire Libraries is FREE!
Our four branches across Hindmarsh Shire not only have physical books for you to borrow, but we have free access to Wi-Fi and public computers, audiobook CDs, magazines, e-Books and e-Audiobook apps for your digital device, movie and series screening apps, electronic graphic novels and comics, e-Magazines and so much more! If you haven’t checked out your nearest library yet - why not pop in and meet the library team!
BorrowBox Author Talk Live Online Event with Dervla McTiernan
Join the library community for an exclusive BorrowBox online event with Dervla McTiernan on Wednesday 30 July, where she will take live questions and answers from participants!
Tune in to hear the global bestselling author of 'The Murder Rule' as she discusses her recent release - the latest in her thrilling D.I. Cormac Reilly series 'The Unquiet Grave' . These titles are available through Hindmarsh Shire Libraries BorrowBox platform in both eBook and eAudio formats.
Sign up to this FREE event by scanning the QR code:
OTHER NEWS
SENIORS CONCERTS ACROSS HINDMARSH
More than 270 residents from across Hindmarsh Shire have been treated to free musical entertainment as part of Hindmarsh Shire Councils Seniors Concert series.
Featuring well-known and highly regarded Acoustic Box Duo, concerts were held in Dimboola, Jeparit, Nhill and Rainbow with attendees hearing a selection of music and songs from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond.
The Seniors Concert series was part of Hindmarsh Shire Councils ‘Reconnecting Small Communities through Films and Music’ program that also included a series of films being screened in each of the towns. This program was made available through funding received from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR).
LOWAN LODGE DONATION TO NHILL DOG PARK
On Tuesday 24 July, the Nhill Town Committee was delighted to welcome Lowan Lodge representatives Rhys Webb and Armand von Benecke, who donated two fantastic water bowls for the Nhill Dog Park Rhys has also been a member of the Nhill Town Committee in the past and was instrumental in advocating for this space.
Thank you for this wonderful donation, we're sure the puppies will love it!
2025/2026 ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED
At the Council meeting held on Wednesday 18 June 2025, Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted the 2025/2026 Budget incorporating Revenue and Rating Plan and the Long-Term Financial Plan for 2025/2026 – 2034/2035.
Scan the QR code to view the adopted 2025/2026 Budget, or you can view a hard copy at our Customer Service Centres in Nhill, Dimboola, Rainbow and Jeparit.
JOIN OUR TEAM
To view all current vacant positions, position descriptions and application forms, visit www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/ work-in-council
CURRENT VACANT POSITIONS
Cleaner - Dimboola Riverside Holiday Park 12 hour minimum per fortnight, weekdays and weekends required
Applications open Wednesday 16 July and close 12noon on Wednesday 30 July 2025
CONTACT A COUNCILLOR
If you would like to raise a matter with the Mayor, Deputy an event, you may contact them directly. Alternatively, you put the Councillor name(s) in the subject line. To contact a councillor, visit
Hindmarsh Shire Council www.facebook.com/hindmarshshirecouncil
