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West Wimmera Shire Council invites community input into Council Plan

Published on 21 May 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council is preparing a new Council Plan and is calling on community members to get involved and help shape the future of the region.
The 2025-2029 Council Plan sets out the Council’s strategic direction for the next four years.
Community engagement will begin later this month and include a range of opportunities for residents to have their say through surveys, drop-in sessions

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Council calls out State Government over new fire levy

Published on 19 May 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council is calling out the State Government over a new levy that would slug rural ratepayers with steep increases of over 100% in most shires.

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Council seeks community input on draft Revenue and Rating Plan

Published on 16 May 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council has placed its 2025-2029 draft Revenue and Rating Plan on public exhibition and is inviting community feedback.

The Revenue and Rating Plan is a key part of Council’s financial framework.

It outlines how Council proposes to raise income over the next four years to fund services, infrastructure and community priorities identified in the Council Plan and annual budget.

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West Wimmera Shire Council adopts 2025-26 draft budget

Published on 16 May 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council has endorsed its 2025-26 draft budget, with a strong focus on financial sustainability, critical infrastructure renewal, and core service delivery.
Following a considered planning process, Council has presented a responsible and community-focused draft budget, designed to balance operational needs with long-term financial stability.

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West Wimmera to celebrate volunteers with morning tea

Published on 07 May 2025

As part of National Volunteer Week, West Wimmera Shire Council is hosting a special morning tea in Edenhope to thank and recognise the many volunteers who contribute their time and skills to the region.

The event will take place at 10:30am on Monday 19 May at the Edenhope & District Community Centre and is open to all community volunteers.

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Council responds to industrial action

Published on 06 May 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council is aware of protected industrial action being taken by some staff and acknowledges their right to take such action.
Council has undertaken contingency planning to ensure there is minimal disruption to the community as a result of this action.
Waste collection services will not be affected.

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Anzac Day 2025

Published on 22 April 2025

List of Anzac Day events in 2025

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Dog owners reminded to clean up at local ovals

Published on 15 April 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council is urging dog owners to pick up after their pets when using Council-owned ovals, following growing concerns about public health and safety.
Over the next month, Council will be monitoring dog waste issues at local ovals following repeated reports of droppings being left behind.

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Council explores potential transition of early years services

Published on 09 April 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council is considering transitioning the management of its kindergartens, childcare, and Maternal and Child Health services to alternative specialist providers, ensuring families continue to have access to high-quality early years services.

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Council announces withdrawal from aged care services

Published on 09 April 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council is withdrawing from the delivery of aged care services across the shire. Most Victorian local councils have already withdrawn from aged care services ahead of the imminent commencement of the Commonwealth Government’s new Support at Home Program.

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West Wimmera Shire Council invites community input into Council Plan

Council calls out State Government over new fire levy

Council seeks community input on draft Revenue and Rating Plan

West Wimmera Shire Council adopts 2025-26 draft budget

West Wimmera to celebrate volunteers with morning tea

Council responds to industrial action

Anzac Day 2025

Dog owners reminded to clean up at local ovals

Council explores potential transition of early years services

Council announces withdrawal from aged care services

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