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The local government has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purposes and public comments are invited.

An Ordinary Postal Election will be held on Saturday, 18 October 2025, in the Shire of West Arthur to fill the following vacancies: 4 Councillors x 4-year terms

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Notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government elections on 18 October 2025 if you live in or are an owner or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of West Arthur.

You can now have your say on the proposed Community Benefits Guideline for renewable energy projects in Western Australia.

The Shire of West Arthur was one of seven local governments to receive funding from the Department of Transport.

WALGA, together with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) and the WA Electoral Commission, will be hosting an Election Candidate Information webinar ahead of the opening of nominations for the 2025 Local Government Elections

The Shire of West Arthur is among 10 recipients to receive grants that aim to support rural and remote communities build climate resilience through improved water infrastructure.

The Shire of West Arthur hereby gives notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995 requiring payment of outstanding rates or services charges.

The Shire of West Arthur hereby gives notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995 requiring payment of outstanding rates or services charges.

The local government has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purposes and public comments are invited.

For the period between 11th August 2025 and 31st August 2025, there will be no Police Licensing Services available at the Shire of West Arthur.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore the renewable energy transition and pathways to electrification in WA agriculture.

WALGA will be hosting an Election Candidate Information Briefing session to inform prospective candidates about the roles and responsibilities of Local Government, Councillors and the Council

Notice is given by section 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995 that the 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges were adopted at the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 26 June 2025.

The Ambrosia Windfarm is pleased to announce the launch of its Sponsorship Program.

The local government has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purposes and public comments are invited.

Free forum for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds

The WA Electoral Commission is searching for people to help deliver elections right across Western Australia.

The draft of the 2025 Lake Towerrinning Management Plan is now available for review.

The Shire of West Arthur is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified individuals or businesses for the ongoing maintenance of Shire-owned buildings and infrastructure.

The Shire of West Arthur is participating in Western Australia’s Astrotourism Towns Project with two key objectives:

The Shire of West Arthur is calling for expressions of interest in the management and cleaning of the Shire Caravan Park and cleaning of additional Shire facilities

The Shire of West Arthur has received this wonderful feedback regarding the Seniors Meals program.

On behalf of the Shire of Wag in, I extend our deepest gratitude to the Shire of West Arthur and your dedicated volunteers for your invaluable assistance and commitment in responding to the recent fires within our community.

The Shire is currently seeking feedback regarding connectivity issues since the closure of the 3G network.

The Office of the Auditor General is conducting a Performance Audit on Local Government Management of Road Maintenance, focused on regional WA.

Council has adopted the document titled ‘‘Key Principles for Effective Renewable Energy Development in the Shire of West Arthur” at the recent council meeting held on the 19th December 2024.