West Wimmera Shire, situated along the Victoria - South Australia border is truly the “Land of Diversity” - diversity of land use and suitability, business enterprise opportunities, climatic conditions and country lifestyle, as well as the 21st century technology opportunities available to people and businesses in metropolitan and regional cities.
We offer some of the most envied qualities of rural living in Australia - space, freedom, climate and opportunity with some of the best farmland in the state. The main townships are Edenhope and Kaniva with smaller rural areas including Harrow, Goroke, Serviceton, Dergholm, Apsley just to name a few.
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MEDIA RELEASES
Strategic Review of Halls In West Wimmera
At the 17 July 2014 Council Meeting, Council considered the final report by Sena Solutions in relation to a strategic review of all halls in the Shire.
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West Wimmera Achieves Higher than the State Wide Average Scores in the 2014 Customer Satisfaction Survey
The 2014 Customer Satisfaction Survey indicates that overall, West Wimmera SHire Council has performed well achieving higher scores than other small rural councils and the State-wide averages.
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Wimmera Internship Program Calls for Host Employers
Expressions of interest are now open for businesses in the fields of accountancy, building surveying, engineering, information technology or town planning wishing to be involved in the upcoming Wimmera Internship Program.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
West Wimmera Shire Council prepares a range of Public Notices to keep the community informed about events and projects at Council and around the shire.
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Payments to West Wimmera Shire can be made over the internet by going to Australia Post BillPay.
West Wimmera Shire Major Projects Grants
Open: 7th July 2014
Close: 7th August 2014
Click here for further information and the application form.
In the winter of August 1864, three young children became lost after venturing into the Wimmera Bush to collect a broom for their mother. After nine days, the children were found alive by Aboriginal trackers and a large search party.
This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the Duff Cooper family story, Lost in the Bush. To commemorate this incredible story nine days of public events are being held across the Wimmera from 12 August to 20 August 2014. Further details available here.
2014 Senior of the Year NOMINATIONS OPEN
Nomination forms are available from the Shire Offices or downloaded here. Entries close 5.00pm Friday 29 August 2014. Click here for further information.
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