Do It Online

Council meetings

Council meeting dates, agendas and minutes

Submit a request

Report an issue or request a Council service online

Rates

Information about your rates and to update your address

Kaniva Poolside Caravan Park

Book your site or cabin at the caravan park here

Tourism

Looking for information on visiting West Wimmera Shire?

Major projects

Information about current works and projects

Grants and funding

Current Grant and Funding Opportunities with West Wimmera Shire Council

Latest News

Nominations open for 2027 Australia Day Awards

Published on 22 September 2026

Nominations are now open for West Wimmera Shire Council’s 2027 Australia Day awards.
The awards recognise outstanding community service for and within the municipality.
Council Chief Executive Officer David Bezuidenhout welcomes all nominations.

West Wimmera backs call for greater investment in rural Victoria

Published on 17 September 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council is joining a statewide campaign calling for greater investment in rural communities ahead of the November Victorian election.
Council is supporting Rural Councils Victoria’s ‘Invest in Rural Victoria’ campaign.
The campaign is calling for increased State Government investment in roads, community infrastructure, economic development and housing.

Councils unite behind vision for a safer, stronger Western Highway

Published on 16 September 2026

The Western Highway Action Committee (WHAC), representing 10 municipalities across Victoria's west, has released a new advocacy prospectus outlining a shared vision and investment priorities for the Western Highway corridor from Melton to the South Australian border.

View More News

Public Notices

Tender for C-SEP2026-OP001 Supply of Quarry Materials

On display until 06 October 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council is advertising a public tender from 22 September 2026 until 12pm 6 October 2026 to establish a panel of suppliers (Standing Offer) for the supply of quarry materials. You can download the tender (C-SEP2026-OP001 Supply of Quarry Materials) by visiting eProcure West Wimmera. You must first be a member. There is no cost to register to be a member and download the tender.

Current planning permit applications

On Display Indefinitely

Click here to view all current planning permit applications.

View More Public Notices

Upcoming Events

Give Me Some Space! School holiday activites

26 September 2026

Drop in to Edenhope Library ytime during the spring school holidays and choose from a range of space-themed activities, including LEGO space kits, solar system puzzles, robotics, board games, colouring and space-themed books. The LEGO construction table, blocks and toys will also be available.

NDIS information sessions

28 September 2026

The NDIA Community Engagement team will visit Edenhope and Kaniva libraries to provide information and guidance about the NDIS. Sessions will cover how the NDIS works, recent reforms and legislative changes, and what they may mean for participants, families and carers. An NDIS Pop Up Information Table will a

Let’s Talk Astrophotography with Andy Latta

30 September 2026

Be inspired by the wonders of the night sky as local astrophotographer Andy shares a stunning collection of deep space and night sky photographs.

Learn how these incredible images are captured and discover techniques and tips to help you get started with astrophotography yourself, even if you only have a smartphone.

View More Events

Have Your Say

Draft Amendment C38wwim – Flood Studies

Submissions closing on 28 September 2026, 05:00 PM

West Wimmera Shire Council is exhibiting Draft Amendment C38wwim to the West Wimmera Planning Scheme.

The draft amendment proposes to implement updated flood modelling for local catchments and introduce updated flood-related planning controls in Harrow and Chetwynd. It also makes administrative changes to existing flood overlays in Dergholm and Connewirricoo.

Waste and recycling services

Submissions closing on 02 October 2026, 05:00 PM

Waste services are changing across Victoria, and West Wimmera Shire Council is reviewing its waste and recycling services to understand what is working well and what could be improved.

Changes to State Government requirements, evolving recycling practices and increasing waste management costs are affecting how councils deliver waste services.