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A Spectacular Christmas Celebration is coming to the Southern Grampian

Published on 18 November 2024

The annual St Mary’s Christmas Parade will take over Hamilton on Friday 6 December 2024 with late night trading open for Christmas shopping. Starting at 6:00pm, the parade will march through the heart of the Hamilton CBD, along Gray Street and Brown Street before finishing in front of the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre.
The streets will be closed to traffic until 9pm, allowing pedestrians to mov

Standing Together Against Gender Based Violence

Published on 15 November 2024

As 25 November approaches, it brings with it the start of the 16 days of Activism where we fight for the elimination of violence against women. 
During this time, women's rights are recognised around the world with organisations and individuals raising awareness about gender equality and the devastating impacts of domestic violence.

Christmas Window Display Competition Launches in Hamilton

Published on 14 November 2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and Southern Grampians Shire Council is celebrating the start of the festive season by inviting businesses and traders to get creative and take part in the annual Christmas Window Competition.

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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

Dunkeld Junior & Family Trail Races

23 November 2024

Hamilton Rodeo

23 November 2024

St. Mary's Christmas Parade

06 December 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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