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Yarriambiack Shire Council is inviting community feedback on a proposed variation to Dunmunkle Lodge Inc’s existing 50-year lease with them, which currently covers the management of seven housing units in Warracknabeal, Murtoa, Hopetoun and Rupanyup.

Community feedback invited on retirement units

Residents are encouraged to provide input on the future of the Woomelang Retirement Units.

6 August, 2026

The Horsham Rural City Council is backing the rebuild of the Natimuk Bowling Club after the facility was destroyed in the 2026 grass flat fire. Photo credit: NATALIE ANDERSON

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HRCC backs sports funding bid for Natimuk, Laharum and Horsham

Yarriambiack Shire Council mayor Andrew McLean.

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Yarriambiack shifts tourism strategy

Warracknabeal students have shared their ideas directly with Yarriambiack Shire Council chief executive Tammy Smith, highlighting transport, recreation, safety and accessibility. Photo credit: SUPPLIED

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Students’ ideas could help shape Warracknabeal’s future

The Dimboola pool is set to get $430,000 of funding.

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Roads drain rural budget

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Governor-General Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC and Mayor Ron Ismay at ALGA NGA 2026.

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Mayoral Matters: Budget pressures sharpen council funding call

The northbound lane of O'Callaghans Parade will be closed for about two weeks to allow construction works to continue safely.

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Two-week lane closure for O’Callaghans parade

Council satisfaction improves - feature photo

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Council satisfaction improves

Hindmarsh Shire Council has recorded one of its strongest satisfaction results in recent years, rising to 61 out of 100 in the 2026 survey.

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Hindmarsh rating rises, road concerns persist

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Decades of road maintenance work in West Wimmera Shire has been recently transferred to the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning, raising concerns about local knowledge no longer informing future repairs and maintenance.

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End of an era with West Wimmera road maintenance

Council backs tough budget - feature photo

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Council backs tough budget

About 20 Natimuk Road residents had a meeting on Saturday to discuss the response to the installation of bollards lining a bike lane. Residents claim the installation creates several safety concerns as well as being a blight on the look of the streetscape.

Bollard ire heads to council

Motorists should prepare for temporary traffic changes at the O’Callaghans Parade and Baker Street intersection from Monday, June 29.

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Road closure to facilitate intersection upgrade

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