Hindmarsh Shire Council Monthly Newsletter - June 2025
HAVE YOUR SAY
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JEPARIT MEMORIAL HALL 100 YEARS CELEBRATION
Hindmarsh Shire Council regularly seeks community feedback on policies, community projects, plans and other Council related matters through community consultations and surveys. See below what Council is currently seeking feedback on:
DRAFTROADMANAGEMENTPLAN2025-2029
Council is seeking feedback from the community on its draft Road Management Plan for 2025-2029
Consultation closes 11:59pm on Thursday 26 June 2025
LOCALLAWSANDDOMESTICANIMAL MANAGEMENTPLAN
Council is proposing to make changes to its Hindmarsh Municipal Local Law and Domestic Animal Management Plan.
Consultation closes 11:59pm on Wednesday 25 June 2025.
DRAFT2025/2026ANNUALBUDGET
Council is seeking feedback on its Draft 2025/2026 Annual Budget.
Consultation closes 11:59pm on Tuesday 10 June 2025.
For more details about these consultations and to have your say, scan the QR code or visit our Have Your Say website: www.haveyoursay.hindmarsh. vic.gov.au
Tuesday 27 May 2025 marked a special milestone for our community - the 100th anniversary of the official opening of the Jeparit Soldier’s and Citizen’s Memorial Hall, which first opened its doors on 27 May 1925.
To celebrate this historic occasion, Hindmarsh Shire Council, with support from local Jeparit community groups, warmly invites current and former residents to join us for a Centenary Celebration Event:
Friday6June2025 5:00pm – 7:00pm Jeparit Memorial Hall, 10–12 Roy Street, Jeparit
Come and connect with friends, share memories, and celebrate 100 years of community heritage. We’d love to see you there!
HINDMARSH WELCOMES NEW AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS
On Tuesday 20 May 2025, Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay, officially welcomed three new Australian Citizens!
Congratulations to Lay Hla Paw, May and Lane on becomingAustralianCitizens. It was an honour to be part of your special day!
MATTERS
Read Cr Ron Ismay's most recent Mayoral Matters. Cr Ismay discussesthe recently legislated Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF) levy conducting citizenship ceremonies
his attendance at the volunteer breakfast BBQs that Council hosted last week, community budget drop-in sessions and a forum hosted by Barengi Gadjin Land Council (BGLC)
his attendance at a conference in Melbourne last week and meeting with Tanya Kehoe, Mayor of Pyrenees Shire Council
Read more: www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/news
COUNCIL MEETING28 MAY 2025
Watch Hindmarsh Shire Council's meeting from 28 May 2025. This meeting was a little different to usual, as Councillors discussed the State Government's Emergency Services Volunteers Fund's impact on our community and moved a motion of objection
You can listen to Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay's statement at 00:16m, Cr Rosie Barker's statement at 40:12 and Cr James Barry's motion at 44:04
Councilalso:
Appointed members to Advisory Committees
Approved an amendment to the draft Budget based on revised valuations
Endorsed a request to the Minister to change the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday to local show days in Rainbow and Nhill (and surrounds)
Endorsed the Road Management Plan for a period of community engagement
The Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum and Hindmarsh Shire Council are seeking a knowledgeable and creative person to bring an educational vibrancy to our exhibits and create an awesome visitor experience!
The role will involve offering guidance on how we should prioritise curation across the site and then working with the Committee and Council on final exhibits, focussing initially on a few key parts of the Museum The curator will draw on the existing Masterplan, Interpretive Plan and Collection Significance Report to create a interactive and creative learning space for visitors of all ages.
If you're interested in quoting for this work, please contact the Economic Development and Tourism team by calling 03 5391 4444 or by email to tourism@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.
FIND HINDMARSH SHIRE COUNCIL ON INSTAGRAM
Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/WGDPjSEruz4 Hindmarsh Shire Council is now on Instagram!
NEXT SHIRE WIDE GLASS BIN COLLECTION DAY
All purple glass bins within Hindmarsh Shire Council will be collected on Friday4July2025
Please remember to put your bins out the night before and place them on the kerb facing the road
For more information about purple glass bins, visit www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/glass-bins
OUT AND ABOUT
RAINBOW LAKE JETTY INSTALLATION
We’re excited to share that installation of the new jetty at Rainbow Lake is officially complete! The new all-abilities access jetty provides a safe, stable and welcoming spot for everyone to enjoy the lake, whether you're fishing or just soaking in the view.
This project has been funded by the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s Large Grants Program, Hindmarsh Shire Council and the hardworking volunteers at the Rainbow Lake.
The jetty, located at the southern end of the lake, measures 12m long by 2.85m wide and includes a safety rail around the perimeter and rod holders. A galvanised steel frame and composite decking will ensure minimal maintenance is required.
You may notice there is currently a step to get onto the jetty. The Rainbow Lake committee will be constructing a concrete footpath level with the jetty so that it is accessible for all abilities.
RAINBOW LLEW SCHILLING SILO UPDATE
We're making progress on the Llew Schilling Silo project in Rainbow, with more of the structural elements coming together over the past week. The photos show the elevator shaft being delivered - Rainbow locals should see it lifted in place by crane in the next little while!
As a reminder, the elevator enables all-abilities access to the viewing platforms at this one-of-akind Silo Art activation. Once the elevator is in, the stairs and platforms will be installed.
NEW CABINS FOR NHILL HOLIDAY PARK
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, selfcontained one-bedroom studio cabins, enhancing accommodation options for visitors to the region. Conveniently located near Nhill Lake, the Little Desert, Lake Hindmarsh, and a range of local arts, cultural and natural attractions, the park is ideally positioned to welcome more tourists and boost the local economy
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UPCOMING
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GETCREATIVEATNHILLLIBRARY
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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.
Join us at our next Hindmarsh Shire Council meeting Council meetings are open to members of the public and
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NHILLKIDSCRAFTCLUB
Join us at the Nhill Library every third Wednesday of the month for Kids Craft Club FREE of charge!
Wednesday18June2025
3:30pm - 4:30pm | Nhill Library, 5 Clarence Street
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WRITINGHOURATTHENHILLLIBRARY
Join us at the Nhill Library on the third Thursday of every month for Writing Hour.
Thursday19June2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Nhill Library, 5 Clarence Street
FREESENIORSCONCERTS
FEATURINGACOUSTICBOXDUO
Join us for FREE music concerts in Dimboola, Jeparit, Nhill and Rainbow in June 2025. Timesandvenuesfortheconcertsareasfollows:
NhillMemorialCommunityCentre Thursday 26 June 2025 from 11:00am - 12:30pm
DimboolaBowlingClub Thursday 26 June 2025 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm
RainbowMECCATownHall Friday 27 June 2025 from 11:00am - 12:30pm
JeparitMemorialTownHall Friday 27 June 2025 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Light refreshments will also be served after the concerts. Registrationsareessential. Book now by emailing info@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au or by calling (03) 5391 4444.
AGEANDRESPECTCUPPACONNECTIONS
Join us in June for Cuppa Connections, a free morning or afternoon tea to chat and meet new people.
During June, our Free From Violence Project Officer Steph will be attending select Cuppa Connections sessions. Come along and learn how to help a friend or loved one who may be in need, as well as tips on how to keep yourself safe.
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
BUDGETINGBASICSWORKSHOP
Do you feel lost when it comes to budgeting or handling your finances? Do you want tips on how to save for something important?
In partnership with Rainbow Learning Group and Neighbourhood House and Nhill Learning Centre, Hindmarsh Shire Council is proud to offer two FREE sessions to the community to help you strengthen your financial understanding.
Thursday3July2025 | 12pm - 2pm
Nhill Learning Centre
RSVP by 1 July 2025
Thursday10July2025 | 12pm - 2pm
Rainbow Neighbourhood House
RSVP by 8 July 2025
For more information or to RSVP, please call us on 03 5391 4444.
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!
“I am mainly drawn to non-fiction titles and ‘Scrubbed’ by Dr Nikki Stamp was a good read. Scrubbed isn’t held by our library but the book or CD-Audiobook can be ordered in by one of our friendly librarians from other libraries within the Public Libraries Victoria system.”
meettheteam book review fromJo
Hindmarsh Shire Libraries is committed to building full, comprehensive and exciting collections and curations of both our physical and digital resources.
As a result, we have made the decision to move our e-Book and e-Audiobook titles to a single platform. From Tuesday1July2025, we will discontinue our affiliation with e-Resource provider ‘Libby’ and move solely to the use of ‘BorrowBox’.
This change will allow us to focus on building a larger collection in one space and growing our digital catalogue.
OTHER NEWS
Council hosted free breakfast BBQs in Nhill, Dimboola, Rainbow and Jeparit throughout National Volunteers Week to thank all the hardworking volunteers in our community.
Council appreciates all that our volunteers do to make Hindmarsh a wonderful place to live, work and stay. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
THANK YOU VOLUNTEER BREAKFASTS
Hindmarsh Shire Libraries holds Storytime at the Dimboola Library every Friday from 10am, and at the Nhill Library every second Friday from 11am See what we’ve been up to at our recent Storytime sessions! Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!
CELBRITY DISCO NIGHT IN JEPATIT
On Friday 23 May 2025, Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council held their first disco of the year at the Jeparit Memorial Town Hall Thank you to our Youth Councillors for planning and organising the event and to everyone who attended It was great to see everyone on the dance floor and filling their stomach with pizzas, pies and sausage rolls from the Wimmera Bakery, delicious sandwiches and slices from the Dimboola Store and a variety of lollies to choose from.
JOIN OUR TEAM
To view all current vacant positions, position descriptions and application forms, visit www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/ work-in-council
CONTACT A COUNCILLOR
CURRENT VACANT POSITIONS
Cleaner - Dimboola Riverside Holiday Park
Permanent Part Time (12 hours a fortnight) 2 positions available
Salary commencing at $29.44 per hour (plus superannuation) Applications close 12noon on Wednesday 18 June 2025
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
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