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Kaniva Recreation Reserve plans endorsed

Published on 02 June 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council has endorsed schematic designs for key facilities at the Kaniva Recreation Reserve, marking an important milestone in the long-term planning of sport and recreation infrastructure in Kaniva.

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Community Strengthening Grants awarded to community groups

Published on 02 June 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council has awarded funding to five community groups as part of round 2 of the 2025-26 Community Strengthening Grants Program.
The successful recipients are Harrow Mechanics Institute, Kaniva Group of Fire Brigades CFA, Dergholm and District Soldiers Memorial Hall, Apsley Golf Club, and Kaniva CFA Brigade.

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New inclusive playground opens at Goroke Kindergarten

Published on 02 June 2026

The new inclusive playground at Goroke Kindergarten was officially opened on Monday, providing children with a modern and accessible space to play, learn and connect.
West Wimmera Shire Council Mayor Tim Meyer joined families, staff and community members to celebrate the opening of the upgraded playground.

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New footpaths planned for Kaniva, Goroke and Edenhope

Published on 22 May 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council will seek State Government funding to deliver new footpaths in Kaniva, Goroke and Edenhope.

Council endorsed an application to the Flexible Local Transport Solutions Program at its meeting on Wednesday.

The proposed project would deliver three priority footpath connections aimed at improving pedestrian safety, accessibility and connectivity across the municipality.

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Community survey for Goroke childcare investigation

Published on 15 May 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council is seeking community feedback as part of investigations into potential childcare services in Goroke.
Council is investigating funding through the Australian Government’s Building Early Education Fund.
The funding supports the building or expansion of early childhood education and care services.

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More kindergarten hours coming in 2027

Published on 05 May 2026

West Wimmera Shire families can now register for three-year-old kindergarten in 2027.
As part of the State Government’s Pre-Prep rollout, four-year-old kindergarten will increase to 20 hours per week from 2027, expanding to 30 hours per week by 2031.
To support planning for these changes, families are invited to add their child’s name to the 2027 three-year-old kindergarten waiting list.

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Learning grows at Kaniva Kindergarten

Published on 24 April 2026

Kaniva Kindergarten has introduced two new programs to support children’s mental health and wellbeing and hands-on learning in gardening and cooking.
The service recently implemented the Be You program and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program.
The Be You initiative focuses on children’s mental health and wellbeing by supporting their social and emotional development.

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Draft budget 2026-27 released for community feedback

Published on 16 April 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council has endorsed its 2026-27 draft budget, with a continued focus on financial sustainability, service delivery and investment in critical infrastructure.
Council endorsed both the 2026-27 draft budget and annual plan at a meeting on Wednesday.

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Funding secured for key community upgrades

Published on 14 April 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council has successfully secured State Government funding to deliver a series of important upgrades to community and sporting facilities across the shire.
Council has received funding for works at the Serviceton Bowling Club, Edenhope Swimming Centre, and the Harrow Recreation Reserve.

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Anzac Day 2026

Published on 10 April 2026

A list of all Anzac Day services in West Wimmera Shire in 2026.

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Kaniva Recreation Reserve plans endorsed

Community Strengthening Grants awarded to community groups

New inclusive playground opens at Goroke Kindergarten

New footpaths planned for Kaniva, Goroke and Edenhope

Community survey for Goroke childcare investigation

More kindergarten hours coming in 2027

Learning grows at Kaniva Kindergarten

Draft budget 2026-27 released for community feedback

Funding secured for key community upgrades

Anzac Day 2026

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