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Council reaffirms commitment to early years services

Published on 19 February 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing to operate kindergarten and childcare services across the shire, while exploring opportunities to strengthen long-term sustainability through partnerships.
At a meeting on Wednesday, Council received an update on the current delivery of early years services and the increasingly complex operating environment.

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Early childhood services recognised for excellence in sun protection

Published on 19 February 2026

Three West Wimmera Shire Council early childhood services have been recognised by the Victorian Government for excellence in sun protection through a statewide health initiative.
Kaniva Kindergarten, Goroke Preschool and Edenhope Early Childhood Service have been formally recognised through the State Government’s Healthy Early Childhood Services Achievement Program.

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Council backs Tiny Towns funding applications for local projects

Published on 19 February 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council has endorsed three applications for Victorian Government’s Tiny Towns Fund, supporting community infrastructure projects in Edenhope, Kaniva and Apsley.
The Tiny Towns Fund is designed to support projects in communities with populations under 5,000, helping strengthen local economies, enhance community facilities and build pride in small towns.

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Grant support helps music marathon strike a chord for its 33rd year

Published on 17 February 2026

The Lake Charlegrark Country Music Marathon has received vital funding from Visit Victoria.

The 33rd annual Lake Charlegrark Country Music Marathon will run from February 20 to 22.

The event received funding through Visit Victoria’s Regional Event Fund to help with running costs.

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Kaniva Kindergarten secures bush kindergarten program

Published on 13 February 2026

Kaniva Kindergarten will introduce a Bush Kinder program in 2026 after securing new funding.
West Wimmera Shire Council has received $6,000 through the Victorian Government’s Bush Kinder Grants Program.
The funding will support the delivery of bush kinder sessions at the Kaniva Fauna Park during terms two and three.

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Corella dispersal program to start in Edenhope

Published on 06 February 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council will begin a corella dispersal program in Edenhope from next week as part of its corella management plan.
Scare guns will be used in the Henley Park area and near Lake Wallace and the Edenhope Lakeside Tourist Park during the late afternoon and early evening, when birds are most active before roosting.

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Community Satisfaction Survey interviews to start

Published on 05 February 2026

West Wimmera Shire Council is seeking information from residents about Council’s performance and community satisfaction.
Independent market research agency, Klein Research, is conducting a Community Satisfaction Survey on behalf of West Wimmera Shire Council.
During February and March households might receive a call inviting them to take part in the survey and share their views on Council services

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Whipcracking entertainment at Kaniva

Published on 05 February 2026

The sharp crack of a stockwhip echoed across Kaniva Recreation Reserve on Wednesday night as crowds gathered for world-record whipcracker Nathan “Whippy” Griggs.
The free event, hosted by West Wimmera Shire Council, included a fast-paced show featuring precision tricks, comedy and demonstrations of different types of whips.

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Community Strengthening Grants to open

Published on 30 January 2026

West Wimmera Shire community groups and organisations can apply for up to $5000 through Council’s Community Strengthening Grants Program.
Round two of the 2025/2026 grant program will open on Monday, 9 March, and closes on Friday, 10 April.

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Australia Day award winners announced 2026

Published on 21 January 2026

Edenhope resident Cath McDonald is West Wimmera Shire’s Australia Day 2026 Citizen of the Year.

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Council reaffirms commitment to early years services

Early childhood services recognised for excellence in sun protection

Council backs Tiny Towns funding applications for local projects

Grant support helps music marathon strike a chord for its 33rd year

Kaniva Kindergarten secures bush kindergarten program

Corella dispersal program to start in Edenhope

Community Satisfaction Survey interviews to start

Whipcracking entertainment at Kaniva

Community Strengthening Grants to open

Australia Day award winners announced 2026

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