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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.

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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.

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Upcoming Events

Kaniva Show 2026

09 October 2026

This year’s Kaniva Show celebrates 140 years of bringing the community together for a fun-filled day of animals, agriculture, entertainment, competitions and family fun.

Harrow Sound and Light Show 2026

10 October 2026

Step back into the 1850s with the Harrow by Night Sound & Light Show, a lively outdoor theatre experience based on the history of Harrow. Run entirely by local volunteers, the evening features a two-course meal at the historic Hermitage Hotel, live bush band music and an entertaining cast of historical characters including bushrangers, mounted troopers and townsfolk from the past.

Women's Health Lunch

15 October 2026

Harrow Bush Nursing Centre presents its annual Women's Health Lunch, focusing on nutrition, everyday choices and rural living. The day features guest speakers Loren Linto (Nutritionist & Wellness Coach), Zoe McCuskey (Dietitian APD) and Fiona Schembri (Cardiac Nurse), along with a women's health screening update from Jo McCure (Registered Nurse/Midwife/Cervical Screening Provider). Threefold Arts

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