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Muster Dogs draw a crowd for Seniors Festival

Published on 10 October 2025

More than 200 people attended a special Muster Dogs showcase at Kaniva on Thursday, celebrating the 2025 Victorian Seniors Festival.
The event featured three contestants from the hit ABC series Muster Dogs – Kim Dodson from Kaniva, Rob Tuncks from Edenhope and Helen McDonald from Keith.

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Nominations open for 2026 Australia Day Awards

Published on 08 October 2025

Nominations are now open for West Wimmera Shire Council’s 2026 Australia Day awards.
The awards recognise outstanding community service for and within the municipality.
Council Chief Executive Officer David Bezuidenhout welcomes all nominations.

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Rural women invited to Wellness Day

Published on 03 October 2025

Rural women across the region are invited to take part in Let it Breathe – Rural Women’s Wellness Day, a special event designed to promote relaxation, connection, and wellbeing.
The event will be on Sunday, 19 October at Barangaroo Boutique Wines, Lower Norton, and will feature a full program of activities where nature, wellness, and community flow together.

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Kaniva Recreation Reserve master plan open for feedback

Published on 30 September 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council has released the draft master plan for the Kaniva Recreation Reserve and is inviting the community to provide feedback.
The draft plan sets out a vision for the reserve over the next 10 years, covering key facilities including the oval, netball and hockey courts, skate park, showground buildings, Kaniva Community Hub, Kaniva Sporting Complex and playgrounds.

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Council seeks community feedback on Council Plan and Long-Term Financi

Published on 18 September 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council has released its draft Council Plan 2025-2029 and Long-Term Financial Plan and is inviting community feedback.
Council endorsed both documents at a meeting on Wednesday.
The Council Plan 2025-2029 is a key strategic document required under the Local Government Act 2020.

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Pickleball brings a new energy to Kaniva

Published on 09 September 2025

Kaniva residents swapped their racquets for paddles on Monday night as pickleball made its debut in town, attracting a mix of young people and seniors eager to try the fast-growing sport.

Ten community members participated in their first session, quickly learning the basics and familiarising themselves with the unique scoring system.

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Have your say on domestic animal management

Published on 02 September 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council is inviting community members to share their views as part of the review of the Domestic Animal Management Plan.
The plan sets out how Council will manage cats and dogs across the shire over the next four years.
It provides a framework for the planning, development, and evaluation of animal management services in the shire.

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Kaniva Shire Hall restoration works to start

Published on 26 August 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council will begin restoration works on the heritage-listed Kaniva Shire Hall to address maintenance issues and preserve its historic character.
Council received $50,000 from round two of the State Government’s Tiny Towns Fund for this project.

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Council to introduce medical waste assistance

Published on 26 August 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council will introduce a new medical waste assistance scheme to help residents managing extra household waste due to home-based medical treatments.
The scheme is designed for people undergoing treatments such as dialysis or chemotherapy, which can generate large volumes of non-hazardous waste, including dialysis solution bags, tubing, packaging, and gloves.

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Free green waste period

Published on 26 August 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council will again run its annual free green waste fortnight in 2025, providing residents with a free and convenient way to manage excess vegetation and prepare for the summer fire season.
The initiative will run from Saturday, 27 September to Sunday, 12 October 2025 (inclusive), with residents able to dispose of green waste free of charge at all Council transfer stations.

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Muster Dogs draw a crowd for Seniors Festival

Nominations open for 2026 Australia Day Awards

Rural women invited to Wellness Day

Kaniva Recreation Reserve master plan open for feedback

Council seeks community feedback on Council Plan and Long-Term Financi

Pickleball brings a new energy to Kaniva

Have your say on domestic animal management

Kaniva Shire Hall restoration works to start

Council to introduce medical waste assistance

Free green waste period

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