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Community Strengthening Grants to open

Published on 24 July 2026

West Wimmera Shire community groups and organisations can apply for up to $5000 through the latest round of Council’s Community Strengthening Grants Program.
Round one of the 2026-27 grant program opens on Monday, 10 August, and closes on Friday, 11 September.
Funding is available for projects, activities and services that address community needs and help strengthen local communities.

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Council seeks funding to deliver sport facility upgrades

Published on 21 July 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council is seeking funding to deliver a new cricket training facility in Kaniva and progress designs for upgraded netball and tennis courts in Edenhope.
Council will apply for funding through the 2026-27 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund program for the Kaniva Cricket Training Facilities Project and the Edenhope Recreation Reserve Netball Tennis Facilities Design Project.

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Nominate for Senior Citizen of the Year award

Published on 10 July 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council will recognise outstanding members of the community through its annual Senior Citizen of the Year award.

Nominations open on July 17 and anyone over the age of 60 can be nominated.

The Senior Citizen of the Year award recognises an unsung hero from across West Wimmera Shire.

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Kindergarten open days for 2027

Published on 03 July 2026

Families considering three-year-old kindergarten for their child in 2027 are invited to attend open days at West Wimmera Shire Council's early years services next month.
The open days will be on Friday, 7 August, from 10am to 11am at Kaniva, Edenhope and Goroke centres.

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West Wimmera continues to perform above state and small shire averages

Published on 02 July 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council has again achieved community satisfaction results above both the Victorian small shire average and the state average across Council’s key services, reflecting the ongoing commitment of Council staff and Councillors to delivering quality services across one of Victoria’s largest rural municipalities.

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Understanding the difference between VicRoads and Council roads

Published on 30 June 2026

In an effort to provide clarity to the public regarding the management and responsibilities of different types of roads, West Wimmera Shire Council is pleased to offer an explanation on the distinction between VicRoads arterial roads and Council local roads.

This differentiation is crucial for residents to understand who to contact for various road-related issues.

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End of an era as road maintenance arrangements change

Published on 30 June 2026

Today marks the end of a remarkable chapter in West Wimmera’s history, with West Wimmera Shire Council officially concluding its long-standing role in maintaining Victoria’s arterial road network on behalf of the State Government.
From 1 July 2026, responsibility for maintaining Department of Transport and Planning managed arterial roads within West Wimmera Shire will transfer to the department.

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West Wimmera Shire Council adopts 2026-27 budget

Published on 23 June 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council has formally adopted its 2026-27 Budget, setting a clear direction for service delivery, infrastructure investment and continued community development across the shire.
Council endorsed both the 2026-27 Budget and Annual Plan at a meeting in Benayeo on Wednesday.

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New funding for Edenhope and Apsley projects

Published on 11 June 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council has secured funding for two community infrastructure projects that will improve accessibility, safety and community wellbeing.
Council has received funding under round 3 of the State Government’s Tiny Towns Fund for a new shelter at Edenhope’s Lake Wallace and for upgrades at the Apsley Hall.

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Kaniva Recreation Reserve plans endorsed

Published on 02 June 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council has endorsed schematic designs for key facilities at the Kaniva Recreation Reserve, marking an important milestone in the long-term planning of sport and recreation infrastructure in Kaniva.

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Community Strengthening Grants to open

Council seeks funding to deliver sport facility upgrades

Nominate for Senior Citizen of the Year award

Kindergarten open days for 2027

West Wimmera continues to perform above state and small shire averages

Understanding the difference between VicRoads and Council roads

End of an era as road maintenance arrangements change

West Wimmera Shire Council adopts 2026-27 budget

New funding for Edenhope and Apsley projects

Kaniva Recreation Reserve plans endorsed

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