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PAGE 1 O C T O B E R 2 0 2 2 MAYORAL MATTERS 2023 HINDMARSH AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDSNOMINATIONS NOW OPEN 2023HindmarshShireCitizenoftheYear 2023 Hindmarsh Shire Young Citizen of theYear 2023 Hindmarsh Shire Community Event oftheYear The
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on Monday 28 November2022. MONTHLY NEWSLETTER HINDMARSH SHIRE COUNCIL For more news, and to view our past newsletters, go to AcknowledgementofCountry HindmarshShireCouncilacknowledgesthe Wotjobaluk,Jaadwa,Jadawadjali,Wergaiaand JupagalkNationsasTraditionalOwnersof Country. Werecognisetheimportantongoingrolethat Indigenouspeoplehaveinourcommunityand payourrespectstotheirElders,past,present andemerging. 13 OCTOBER 2022 www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/newsletters Hindmarsh Shire Council’s free green waste period has been extended and transfer stations will now be accepting green waste FREEofchargeuntil Monday31October2022. Council encourages residents to use this as an opportunity to tidy up and prepare their properties in the lead up to the fire season FREE GREEN WASTE MONTH EXTENDED HINDMARSH WELCOMES FOUR NEW AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS OnWednesday5October2022,HindmarshShire CouncilMayor,CrMelanieAlbrecht,officially welcomedfournewAustralianCitizens! CongratulationstoRian,Christy,Carlosand GhoRehonbecomingAustralianCitizens. Itwasanhonourtobepartofyourspecialday! Visit to read the latest Mayoral Matters Column from Mayor, Cr Melanie Albrecht! www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/news Are you someone aged 12–25 who either lives, works or attends school within Hindmarsh Shire? Do you see yourself as a leader, or want to learn how to become a leader? Someone who wants to change and improve the lives of friends and peers? Then why not apply for the 2023 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council. Applicants must complete an application, and submit an online or printed version to Hindmarsh Shire Customer Service Centres before 5pm on Friday 25 November2022. To apply, visit www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/apply-foryouth-council HINDMARSH SHIRE YOUTH COUNCIL 2023 - OPEN NOW
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THE CROSS ROAD PAGE 02For more news, and to view our past newsletters, go to www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/monthly newsletter and enews ADVERTISINGYOUREVENT Doyouhaveacommunityeventcomingupthatyouwouldliketoadvertise onCouncil'swebsite? Completethe'AdvertisinganEvent'formonourwebsite: www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/Advertising an Event EVERYMONDAY 10AM 12PM Join us at the Jeparit Library for Writers Group. No experience or lots of experience welcome Tea and coffee will be provided to get those creative juices flowing JEPARIT WRITERS GROUP MONDAY17OCTOBER2022 FROM6:30PM NhillLionsDen TheaimofShedHappensisto provideasafeplaceformentotalkto eachotherabouttheimportant thingsintheirlives,good,bador otherwise.Menneedtogetbetterat lookingoutforeachother. AgreatBBQmealwillbeprovided.
FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER 2022 7:00PM Nhill Memorial Community Centre 77 79 Nelson Street, Nhill Adult: $12 Concession: $7 Family: $30 VIP Adult: $25 VIP Concession: $20 Rated PG NHILL CINEMA DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA MONDAY17OCTOBER2022 FROM5:30PM Rainbow MECCA Supper Room Join us for a chance to ask questions, provide feedback and find out more about what is happening at Council TUESDAY18OCTOBER2022 10:30AM NhillMemorialCommunityCentre 7779NelsonStreet,Nhill Bookingsarerequiredforcatering purposes,pleasecall0353914444 Movieat10:30amfollowedbyalight luncheonservedafterthemovie. Goldcoindonationatthedoor. TEN CANOES CLASSIC MOVIE WEDNESDAY19OCTOBER2022 FROM5:30PM Dimboola Library Join us for a chance to ask questions, provide feedback and find out more about what is happening at Council THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER 2022 11:00AM Nhill Memorial Community Centre 77 79 Nelson Street, Nhill FREEENTRY FREEBUSSESAVAILABLE: Dimboola Library | 10:00am Rainbow Post Office | 9:30am Jeparit Post Office | 10:00am (bookings essential) 2022 SENIORS CONCERT THE BEATLEZ THE RAIN MAKER PLAY FRIDAY21OCTOBER2022 1:30PMMATINEE 7PMEVENINGSHOW NhillMemorialCommunityCentre Anexcitingnewtheatreproject exploringayoungman'srealityand it'simpactonhismentalhealth. Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum The purpose of this meeting is to elect the Chairperson and Secretary This meeting is open to the public. PAGE 2 UPCOMING EVENTS Visit for more information! www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/events For more news, and to view our past newsletters, go to www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/newsletters
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THE CROSS ROAD PAGE 02 PAGE 02For more news, and to view our past ne www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/monthly ne CUPPA CONNECTIONS JoinusatyourlocalHindmarshShire LibraryeachweekforCuppa Connection! Freemorning/afternoonteaprovided. DimboolaThursday10am-12pm NhillThursday10am-12pm JeparitWednesday10am-12pm RainbowWednesday2pm-4pm PAGE 3For more news, and to view our past newsle www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/newsletters www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/ council meetings COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY26OCTOBER 2022-FROM3PM NhillMemorialCommunityCentre FormoreinformationonCouncil's meetings,pleasevisit: forweeklyStorytimesessions NhillLibrary Thursdaysfrom10:00am DimboolaLibrary Fridaysfrom10:00am ANNUAL STATUTORY MEETING WEDNESDAY9NOVEMBER 2022-FROM6PM NhillMemorialCommunityCentre 2 FRIDAY21OCTOBER2022 2:30 3:30PM JoinusattheDimboolaLibraryfor bookchat. Bringalongabookyouhavebeen readingandsharereviewswitheach otheroveracuppaandbiscuits.
JoinustocelebrateChildren'sWeek! FREEcreativesessionswillbeheldin alllibrariesonthefollowingdates: JeparitLibrary|4-5pm Monday24October2022 RainbowLibrary|4-5pm Wednesday26October2022 NhillLibrary|4-5pm Thursday27October2022 DimboolaLibrary|4-5pm Friday28October2022.
WEEK 2022 RAINBOW'S NEON DISCO FRIDAY28OCTOBER2022 6PM-9PM RainbowP-12Hall Ages12-18|FREEEVENT Formoreinformationandtoregister, email youth@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au SPRING INTO SUMMER EVENTS JAYPEXPARKNHILL FRIDAY28OCTOBER2022 6PM-9PM Joinusfor FREEliveentertainment featuring'JeffWoodward&Darryn Wardle'. DIMBOOLALIBRARY GARDENS SUNDAY30 OCTOBER2022 3PM-6PM Joinusfor FREEliveentertainment featuring'AcousticBox'. BYOchairs,picnicrugs& refreshments! ST KILDA FILM FESTIVAL FRIDAY4NOVEMBER2022 7PM-10PM NhillMemorialCommunityCentre Tickets: Adults:$20,Concession:$15 Formoreinformation,email jhauselberger@hindmash.vic.gov.au FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2022 7:00PM Nhill Memorial Community Centre 77 79 Nelson Street, Nhill Tickets can be purchased at door. Rated M. NHILL CINEMA - ELVIS WIMMERA EQUESTRIAN CLUB COUNTRY CLASSIC 19NOVEMBER2022-20 NOVEMBER2022|9AM-5PM JointheWimmeraEquestrianClubInc. fortheirCountryClassic. Toviewtheprogram,visit: www.facebook.com/groups/548873 418999748 Tuesday25October:122pm Thursday27October:4:306:30pm
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS PAGE 4For more news, and to view our past newsletters, go to www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/newsletters We want to thank everyone who attended any of our activities during the September school holidays - you all made for such an enjoyable program. The amount of enthusiasm, respect, and adventure of every young person who walked into our events makes us that much more excited to bring more awesome activities for youall!Butfornow,enjoysomephotosthatprovehowmuchfunweallhad!
HINDMARSH LGBTIQ+ REFERENCE GROUP
Hindmarsh Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from members of the community for the newly formed Hindmarsh LGBTIQ+ Reference Group.
The LGBTIQ+ Reference Group will provide advice to ensure Council’s broader policy issues and Council Plan and programs reflect the interests of the LGBTIQ+ community.
Council is seeking expressions of interest for volunteer committee members representing the LGBTIQ+ communitytomeetfourtimersperyear.
Interested community members should complete the Expression of Interest Form available on Council’s websiteat:
ROAD NETWORK TAKES A PELTING FROM THE RAIN
We know the recent rain has had a huge impact on our road network, particularly our rural earth roads leading into harvest While we can't control the weather, here are some things we can control:
prioritising customer works requests to ensure a targeted response when the roads dry out enough so we can get out there crushing up and stockpiling road material in strategic locations ensuring our staff (and machines) are well oiled and ready to tackle the priority jobs pre harvest
To report an issue, please complete the online form on Council's website at:
