Hindmarsh Shire Council’s request to substitute the Melbourne Cup Day public holiday has been approved by minister for small business Natalie Suleyman.
A full day public holiday has been declared for Rainbow township and the localities of Kenmare and Albacutya for the Rainbow show on Tuesday, October 15.
The township of Nhill and localities of Little Desert, Gerang Gerung, Kiata, Glenlee, Netherby, Lorquon, Yanac and Broughton will observe a public holiday on Thursday, October 17 for the Nhill show.
The remaining areas within the shire will observe the Melbourne Cup public holiday on Tuesday, November 5.
