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Nhill Trailer Exchange facilities upgrade complete
 Work to upgrade the facilities at the Nhill Trailer Exchange has been completed. Western Highway roundabout work continues
 From early August, there will be changes to the traffic flow through the Western Highway-Henty Highway-Golf Course Road-Plumpton Road interchange on Horsham’s southern outskirts as the next phase of the construction of a roundabout gets underway. Melbourne Cup Public Holiday Arrangements 2026
 The arrangements for the 206 Melbourne Cup public holidays and days in lieu across the Hindmarsh Shire have been confirmed. Funding Application for Design and Planning for Jeparit Weir
 Hindmarsh Shire Council has submitted a funding application for $820,000 under the Australian Government’s Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) for Detailed Design and Planning of the Jeparit Weir. Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrade | Funding Challenges and Next Steps
 Hindmarsh Shire Council met with members of the Dimboola community on Monday 20 July 2026 to provide an update on the Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrade Project, including the outcome of the recent tender process, the project’s funding position, and Council’s proposed pathway forward. AusAlert test today
 The new National AusAlert emergency alerting system is set to go live in October this year, but before it launches, the system needs to be tested across Australia. Regional road reporting blitz to highlight crumbling road mess
 The VFF is encouraging regional drivers to report every pothole and road hazard as part of a two-week ‘Regional road reporting blitz’. Dimboola Swimming Pool Update | Community Meeting
 Hindmarsh Shire Council invites all community members to attend an information session to receive an update on the Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrade Project. HSCC reaches $4 million milestone in community support
 The Horsham Sports and Community Club has officially surpassed $4 million in cash sponsorships to local organisations, marking a major milestone in its long-standing commitment to the community. Evelyn to receive Royal Historical Society award
 Dimboola resident, Evelyn King, has been awarded the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s Award of Merit for 2026.
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