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Celebrate Australia Day in West Wimmera Shire

Published on 07 January 2025

West Wimmera Shire will celebrate Australia Day 2025 with a series of community events across the region.
Mayor Tim Meyer encouraged residents to head along to the community events.
"Australia Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of our community and come together to acknowledge the people who make West Wimmera such a wonderful place to live,” he said.

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Road naming to honour Kaniva nurse

Published on 07 January 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council will name a Lillimur road ‘Zenda Lane’ in honour of a former Kaniva Maternal and Child Health Nurse.

At a meeting last month, Council approved the naming of an unnamed road off D Hawkers Road in Lillimur to Zenda Lane, paying tribute to the late Mrs Zenda Hawker.

Mrs Hawker lived on the property alongside the now-named Zenda Lane, where she raised her five children.

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Justification and assessment determines Kaniva lake not feasible

Published on 03 January 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council has concluded that construction of a man-made lake in Kaniva is not feasible at this time, following a thorough investigation and cost analysis.
Council investigated constructing a 200m by 400m lake at the Kaniva Racecourse Reserve after significant community interest.

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Council urges property owners to act on fire prevention notices

Published on 20 December 2024

West Wimmera Shire Council is reminding residents to comply with Fire Prevention Notices to reduce the risk posed by long grass.

Council has issued numerous Fire Prevention Notices over the past few months and is now urging residents to maintain properties and comply with notices.

Chief Executive Officer David Bezuidenhout said Council was aware of properties in the shire that require attention.

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Wimmera 72 website provides important emergency information

Published on 20 December 2024

As we head into the holiday season, the Wimmera Emergency Management Team is reminding people to visit their Wimmera72 website to help them plan and prepare for emergencies.
Co-ordinator Kristi Sullivan said that while the Wimmera is a stunning part of Western Victoria, it can also be quite dangerous.

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Young leaders honoured with Student Citizenship Awards

Published on 18 December 2024

West Wimmera Shire Council has celebrated the achievements of three exceptional young leaders, presenting its annual Student Citizenship Awards this week.
The awards recognise secondary students who demonstrate leadership, commitment to their studies, and meaningful contributions to their school and wider community.

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Contracts awarded for management of key community facilities

Published on 13 December 2024

West Wimmera Shire Council is pleased to announce the awarding of contracts for the management and operation of three significant community assets.
After a thorough tender process, the contracts have been awarded for the Kaniva Memorial Swimming Pool, the Kaniva Poolside Caravan Park, and the Edenhope Swimming Centre.

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Shining a light on gender-based violence in West Wimmera

Published on 13 December 2024

West Wimmera Shire Council has hosted two impactful events in Kaniva and Edenhope as part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
The events brought the community together to raise awareness and discuss ways to create safe, equal, and respectful communities.

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New lease for Kaniva’s Windmill Cafe

Published on 04 December 2024

West Wimmera Shire Council has leased the Kaniva Windmill Café and Visitor Information Centre to Kaniva businesswoman Jemma Hill.
Mrs Hill, along with her husband Jason, currently own Kaniva Floor and Décor. She plans to open the café and visitor information centre in early 2025.
The lease term is for three years, with the option for two additional one-year renewals.

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Community events highlight the fight against gender-based violence

Published on 29 November 2024

West Wimmera Shire Council invites the community to two special events as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, focusing on creating safe, equal and respectful communities.

These events, in Kaniva and Edenhope, will feature guest speakers Angela Murphy, from Ballarat and Grampians Community Legal Service, and Melissa Morris from Women’s Health Grampians.

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Celebrate Australia Day in West Wimmera Shire

Road naming to honour Kaniva nurse

Justification and assessment determines Kaniva lake not feasible

Council urges property owners to act on fire prevention notices

Wimmera 72 website provides important emergency information

Young leaders honoured with Student Citizenship Awards

Contracts awarded for management of key community facilities

Shining a light on gender-based violence in West Wimmera

New lease for Kaniva’s Windmill Cafe

Community events highlight the fight against gender-based violence

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