Profile
West Wimmera lies in western Victoria on the South Australian border, about half way between Melbourne and Adelaide.
The economy of the shire is dominated by agricultural production, particularly wheat, sheep and vegetables.
The area also boasts a large variety of natural environments, including the Big Desert Wilderness Park, the Little Desert National Park and about 3,000 wetlands.
Localities
Apsley, Benayeo, Big Desert, Bringalbert, Broughton, Charam, Chetwynd, Connewirrecoo, Dergholm, Dorodong, Douglas, Edenhope, Goroke, Grass Flat, Gymbowen, Harrow, Kadnook, Kaniva, Karnak, Langkoop, Lawloit, Lillimur, Miga Lake, Minimay, Miram, Mitre, Neuarpurr, Nurcoung, Ozenkadnook, Patyah, Peronne, Poolaijelo, Powers Creek, Serviceton, Tarrayoukyan, Telopea Downs, Ullswater and Wombelano.
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Councillors
- Unsubdivided - Cr Bruce Meyer - Mayor
- Unsubdivided - Cr Trevor Domaschenz
- Unsubdivided - Cr Tim Meyer
- Unsubdivided - Cr Tom Houlihan
- Unsubdivided - Cr Jodie Pretlove - Deputy Mayor
Further information
Community satisfaction
Annual report
Annual budget
Australian Bureau of Statistics demographics
Aboriginal community profile
Victorian Local Government Grants Commission
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