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New dedicated dog park slated for Kaniva

Published on 02 April 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council has secured funding to develop a dedicated off-leash dog park at the Kaniva Wetlands and Fauna Park.
Council has received $90,000 through the State Government’s New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program.
The project will see the construction of an off-leash dog exercise area for visitors, tourists and locals.

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Don’t forget to renew your animal registration in 2025

Published on 01 April 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council is reminding residents that animal registration renewals are due soon.

If you are a West Wimmera resident and you own a cat or a dog, it must be registered.

Annual pet registrations are due to expire on April 10. Registered pet owners should have received their 2025/26 registration forms in the mail.

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Have your say on the future of Kaniva Rec Reserve

Published on 19 March 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council is developing a Master Plan for the Kaniva Recreation Reserve to guide decision-making and community and council investment over the next ten years.
The plan will focus on improving facilities, increasing participation in sport and active recreation, and ensuring the reserve meets the needs of the community now and into the future.

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Council seeks funding for Goroke pool designs

Published on 14 March 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council is applying for funding to kickstart a major upgrade of the Goroke Swimming Centre.
The $50,000 project will develop schematic designs to renew aging infrastructure and improve the centre’s accessibility and functionality.
Council will apply for funding from the State Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.

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Goroke Recreation Reserve in the spotlight

Published on 14 March 2025

Goroke Recreation Reserve could soon see much-needed upgrades to its lighting and irrigation, with West Wimmera Shire Council applying for funding to bring the facility up to modern standards.
At a meeting on Wednesday, Council agreed to apply for $608,000 from the State Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund for the Goroke AFL Lighting and Irrigation Project.

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Council seeks funding for bowling club all-abilities upgrade

Published on 14 March 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council is seeking funding to help transform the Kaniva Bowling Club into a fully accessible and inclusive facility.
The $825,000 proposed project will upgrade the club with a new bowling green and improved accessibility, making it welcoming for everyone in the community.
Council will apply for funding from the State Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.

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West Wimmera Shire Council welcomes splash park promise

Published on 14 March 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council welcomes the election commitment from Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster, who has pledged $500,000 for a new splash park at Kaniva if the Coalition wins the next federal election.
Dr Webster visited the Kaniva Memorial Swimming Pool on Wednesday to make the announcement.
Mayor Tim Meyer said the commitment was fantastic news for the Kaniva community.

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Blue-green algae warning for Lake Wallace

Published on 14 March 2025

Recreational water users are advised to avoid direct contact with water in Lake Wallace in Edenhope following the detection of elevated blue-green algae levels. Visitors can still enjoy recreational activities such as bushwalking, sightseeing and other activities at the lake that do not involve direct water contact.

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Fire ready guides for West Wimmera residents

Published on 14 March 2025

The Wimmera Emergency Management Team and West Wimmera Shire Council have prepared Fire Ready Guides for areas of extreme bushfire risk in the municipality.

West Wimmera Shire Council Chief Executive Officer David Bezuidenhout said fire ready guides were now available for Apsley, Dergholm, Edenhope, Goroke and Harrow.

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Council urges Premier to review unfair emergency services fund levy

Published on 13 March 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council has formally expressed its concerns to the Premier and Minister for Local Government, calling for a review of the collection process for the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF).
Council believes that the current system unfairly burdens local governments and rural communities.

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New dedicated dog park slated for Kaniva

Don’t forget to renew your animal registration in 2025

Have your say on the future of Kaniva Rec Reserve

Council seeks funding for Goroke pool designs

Goroke Recreation Reserve in the spotlight

Council seeks funding for bowling club all-abilities upgrade

West Wimmera Shire Council welcomes splash park promise

Blue-green algae warning for Lake Wallace

Fire ready guides for West Wimmera residents

Council urges Premier to review unfair emergency services fund levy

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