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Governor-General Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC and Mayor Ron Ismay at ALGA NGA 2026.

Mayoral Matters: Budget pressures sharpen council funding call

June has been an exciting month for Cr Ron Ismay.

17 July, 2026

Council satisfaction improves - feature photo

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Council satisfaction improves

Hindmarsh Shire Council has recorded one of its strongest satisfaction results in recent years, rising to 61 out of 100 in the 2026 survey.

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Hindmarsh rating rises, road concerns persist

Hindmarsh mayor, Ron Ismay said the recent Victorian Budget did not reflect the infrastructure burden per resident regional councils shouldered compared to their metropolitan counterparts.

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Budget sparks frustration

A raised pedestrian crossing next to the Dimboola Primary School funded by Hindmarsh Shire Council and the Transport Accident Commission will act as a traffic calming measure, encouraging slower vehicle speeds and increasing driver awareness.

Raised Pedestrian Crossing at Primary School

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Dimboola resident La Vergne Lehmann has experience of working in the waste management industry, and welcomed the introduction of the Food Organics and Garden Organics bin service moving closer to implementation in Hindmarsh Shire. She said it was challenging for rural shires to comply with the Victorian Government requirement to have a FOGO waste collection serviuce up and running by the deadline next year, with transport and processing costs high.

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The pressure of not forgoing FOGO

Dimboola kids Sierra, 12, Charlie, 11, and Hattie,11, are making a splash, beating extreme weather with a swim in the Dimboola Swimming Pool.

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Council to host pool parties in 2026

The Hindmarsh Shire Council has written to the federal Member of Parliament and the Victorian Shadow Minister for Agriculture regarding the drought residents are facing across the shire.

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Council pushing for drought recognition

Mayoral Matters - feature photo

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Mayoral Matters

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Candidates eagerly await election decision

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Election at a glance

Hindmarsh Shire councillor Deb Nelson, with husband Jeffrey Donnellan, and youngest son Scott Neulist. Ms Nelson's oldest son resides in Perth and was unavailable for a photo.

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Hindmarsh set to recruit new council

Business owners gather at Dimboola Rowing Club to hear about local project updates.

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Business gain insight into local tourism

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