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Local Events Drive Record Visitor Spending in Southern Grampians Shire

Published on 29 April 2024

Council is celebrating a surge in visitor spending this March, with total visitor spending up by 22% or $1.68 million compared to last year.

ASPIRE Connects Businesses for Sustainability

Published on 19 April 2024

Council is committed to a sustainable future for the Southern Grampians Shire and continuing to move towards a circular economy over the coming years.

Council Boosts Community Initiatives with Community Partnership Grants

Published on 15 April 2024

Council has empowered local community groups to deliver initiatives and projects that benefit our vibrant region through the awarding of over $120,000 in Community Partnership Grants at the April Council meeting.

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Pools & Recreation

Council operates swimming pools and recreation spaces across the Shire that facilitate healthy communities, connectiveness and visitation through sporting events.

Hamilton Gallery

Step into another world at Hamilton Gallery. A beloved local gem with over 60 years of arts and culture. Hamilton Gallery presents a range of exhibitions, programs and events that stimulate understanding, awareness and enjoyment of the visual arts.
Celebrated for its exceptional breadth and quality, the Gallery promises a deeply personal experience for each visitor.

Hamilton Performing Arts Centre

Hamilton Performing Arts Centre is the premier venue in the Southern Grampians region for performing arts, functions, conferences, seminars, meetings and expos. The Centre also caters to events with state-of-the-art stage and sound equipment and qualified technical staff on hand to ensure your event runs smoothly.

Hamilton Indoor Leisure & Aquatic Centre

The Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre is a state-of-the-art facility that provides community access to an array of sports and leisure facilities.
The centre includes an eight lane, heated, 25 metre indoor pool, gym, stadium, tennis courts, squash courts and more.
Visit www.hilac.com.au for further information on facilities, timetables and memberships

Greater Hamilton Library

Southern Grampians Shire Council is committed to delivering quality library services to residents and communities across the Shire.

Hamilton Cinema

Owned and operated by Council, the Hamilton Cinema is a one-screen, 120 seat theatre featuring both new releases and classic films Wednesday through Sunday. Patrons can enjoy a complete moviegoing experience right here in Hamilton with freshly popped popcorn.

Hamilton Airport

The Hamilton Airport is located north of the Hamilton CBD on Hensley Park Road.

Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange

The Hamilton Regional Livestock
Exchange is a first-class facility and one of
Australia’s busiest, with approximately one million sheep sold annually. The venue attracts vendors from Horsham, Skipton, Mortlake, Warrnambool and even into New South Wales and Queensland

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Caravan Parks

Council owns and operates caravan parks in Coleraine and Penshurst. Both are pet friendly and provide ideal locations for visitors to use as a base to explore our beautiful region. Bookings can be made online.

Visitor Information Centres

Our Visitor Information Centres in Coleraine, Dunkeld and Hamilton can help you make the most of your visit to the Southern Grampians and beyond.

What's On

Mocka's Boxing Exhibition

05 May 2024

Good Shepherd College May Market

11 May 2024

Hamilton Pastoral Museum May Rally

18 May 2024

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Acknowledgement of Country

Southern Grampians Shire Council acknowledges that our Shire is on the traditional lands of the Gunditjmara, Tjap Wurrung, Jardwadjali and Buandig people. We recognise the important ongoing role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have in our community and pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. Artist: Jason Walker - Gunditjmara | Yorta Yorta

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