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Council adopts key documents

Published on 30 October 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council has formally adopted its Council Plan 2025-2029, Long-Term Financial Plan and 2024-25 Annual Report.
Council adopted the documents at an unscheduled Council meeting on Tuesday.
The Council Plan outlines the organisation’s strategic direction and priorities for the next four years, focusing on supporting liveable and healthy communities, a diverse and resilient economy,

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Serviceton Silo Art project set to begin

Published on 29 October 2025

Serviceton will soon have its own addition to the region’s growing collection of silo artworks, with painting to commence on the GrainCorp silos next month.
Artist Jack Fran will start work painting the silos on Monday 3 November.
The project expected to take around two weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions.

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Fire danger period to start 2025

Published on 28 October 2025

The Fire Danger Period has been revised and as such the restrictions for West Wimmera Shire will start as from 0100 hours from Monday, 10 November 2025.

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Community Strengthening Grants awarded

Published on 23 October 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council has awarded funding to six community groups as part of Round 1 of the 2025-26 Community Strengthening Grants Program.
The successful recipients are Serviceton Golf Club, Connewirricoo Community Centre, Kaniva Men’s Shed, Kaniva Community SportingComplex, Kaniva Golf Club and Harrow Neighbourhood House.

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Serviceton’s Les Millikin recognised as Senior Citizen of the Year

Published on 21 October 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council has named Serviceton’s Les Millikin as the 2025 Senior Citizen of the Year.
Mr Millikin was presented the award at West Wimmera Shire’s Seniors Concert at Kaniva on Tuesday.
Since moving to Serviceton in 2002, Mr Millikin has made an enormous contribution to the local community through his volunteer work at the historic Serviceton Railway Station.

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Domestic Animal Management Plan

Published on 16 October 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council is inviting residents to provide feedback on its draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029.
The plan sets the direction for how cats and dogs, including farm working dogs and therapy or assistance dogs, will be managed across the shire over the next four years.

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Muster Dogs draw a crowd for Seniors Festival

Published on 10 October 2025

More than 200 people attended a special Muster Dogs showcase at Kaniva on Thursday, celebrating the 2025 Victorian Seniors Festival.
The event featured three contestants from the hit ABC series Muster Dogs – Kim Dodson from Kaniva, Rob Tuncks from Edenhope and Helen McDonald from Keith.

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Nominations open for 2026 Australia Day Awards

Published on 08 October 2025

Nominations are now open for West Wimmera Shire Council’s 2026 Australia Day awards.
The awards recognise outstanding community service for and within the municipality.
Council Chief Executive Officer David Bezuidenhout welcomes all nominations.

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Rural women invited to Wellness Day

Published on 03 October 2025

Rural women across the region are invited to take part in Let it Breathe – Rural Women’s Wellness Day, a special event designed to promote relaxation, connection, and wellbeing.
The event will be on Sunday, 19 October at Barangaroo Boutique Wines, Lower Norton, and will feature a full program of activities where nature, wellness, and community flow together.

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Kaniva Recreation Reserve master plan open for feedback

Published on 30 September 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council has released the draft master plan for the Kaniva Recreation Reserve and is inviting the community to provide feedback.
The draft plan sets out a vision for the reserve over the next 10 years, covering key facilities including the oval, netball and hockey courts, skate park, showground buildings, Kaniva Community Hub, Kaniva Sporting Complex and playgrounds.

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Council adopts key documents

Serviceton Silo Art project set to begin

Fire danger period to start 2025

Community Strengthening Grants awarded

Serviceton’s Les Millikin recognised as Senior Citizen of the Year

Domestic Animal Management Plan

Muster Dogs draw a crowd for Seniors Festival

Nominations open for 2026 Australia Day Awards

Rural women invited to Wellness Day

Kaniva Recreation Reserve master plan open for feedback

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