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On Saturday 14 June 2025, the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu and the Shire of Victoria Plains conducted a Joint Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) Mock Emergency Exercise.

The Shire will be hosting several community consultation sessions in relation to the proposed Copper Mine by Caravel Minerals. The purpose of these sessions is to gain critical input from the community on a range of matters which the Council are discussing, as well as to provide an update on what is happening. These sessions will run throughout the month of July, and we strongly encourage you to attend any of the sessions as detailed below.

Council has endorsed the construction of a brand-new shelter at the start of the popular Wongan Wildflower Walk on Quinlan Street, Wongan Hills!

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu will be undertaking extensive tree pruning along Fenton Place and Wongan Road to enhance public safety and improve tree health.

At its May 2025 meeting, the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Council proudly endorsed the Staying in Place initiative—an innovative and community-led aged care model designed to support older residents in remaining independent, safe, and connected to their local area for as long as possible.

Please note that the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu and the Wongan Hills Community Resource Centre will be closed on Monday, 2nd June for the WA Day public holiday.

This National Reconciliation Week, the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu encourages everyone in our community to pause, reflect, and take meaningful steps towards a more united future.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu invites residents to attend the upcoming Ordinary Council Meeting, where key decisions affecting our community are discussed and made.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu and Wongan Hills Community Resource Centre is excited to announce the installation of new automatic sliding doors at the front entrance of our shared building. This upgrade is part of our ongoing commitment to improving accessibility and ensuring our facilities are welcoming and easy to use for all community members, including those with mobility aids, prams, or other accessibility needs.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is raising awareness about two serious problems—Caltrop Weed and the Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB)—and how you can help prevent their spread.

West Australian Field & Game Association will be carrying out a corella cull for the management and control of corellas within our area. This management strategy is in place for pest control due to the damage and impact on social and environmental issues caused.

We’re excited to welcome Peter Box, a Year 10 student from Wongan Hills District High School, who will be joining us every Wednesday for 15 weeks as part of his work experience program.

Thanks to the Visitor Centre Toilet Upgrade project coming in under budget, the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is excited to announce that the remaining funds have been allocated to five additional community projects — all focused on improving safety, accessibility, and amenity across our district.

At last week's Ordinary Meeting of Council, we adopted key changes to the Annual Community Development Fund Grants Program to better support our local groups and initiatives.

The 3G network has officially been shut down across Australia by all major mobile providers—Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone. From now on, all mobile connections will be using 4G or 5G networks. What does this mean for you?

On Friday 11th April, past and present winners came together to celebrate the achievements of the 2025 Community Service Award recipients at a special ceremony honouring community contribution across the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu.

As the sun sets on another fantastic season at the Wongan Hills Pool, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the fun, laughter, and community spirit that made this summer so memorable.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is excited to launch its impactful road safety campaign, "When Will We Meet Again?". This campaign, in collaboration with our dedicated local emergency services, is designed to inspire safer driving habits and encourage all of us to think about the role we play in preventing accidents.

The Wongan Hills Memorial Swimming Pool will be closing for the 2024-2025 season on Sunday 6th April at 6:00 PM.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu was proud to sponsor the Wheatbelt Business Network's Small Business Event hosted last Monday at the Wongan Hills CRC! Sam Dolzadelli, CEO of the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu, gave a speech and highlighted key initiatives the Shire is undertaking to support local businesses and economic development in our region.

A huge shoutout to the Wongan Ballidu & Districts Men's Shed for their fantastic work in building a new bench at the Wongan Hills Airport!

We’re excited to announce that, with the support of the Department of Transport WA Bicycle Network Grants Program, we’ve expanded our shared path network this year!

On March 21st, we proudly celebrated Harmony Day and welcomed 5 new citizens during our Citizenship Ceremony here in the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is thrilled to announce that we’ve successfully secured a grant to introduce a photo printing service at the Wongan Hills Library and Community Resource Centre!

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu was proud to once again host Curtin University medical students as part of the Wheatbelt Medical Student Immersion Program. This initiative gave students a first-hand experience of rural healthcare while immersing them in regional community life.

The Thank a Volunteer Day event was a fantastic success, bringing together our amazing community members to celebrate and appreciate the invaluable contributions of our volunteers. Their dedication and hard work are what make Wongan-Ballidu a connected, thriving community.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu proudly congratulates Bike it to Ballidu for winning the 2024 Community Sporting Event of the Year!

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is pleased to announce the installation of a new toilet facility at the Wongan Hills Cemetery, addressing a need identified by the community in the most recent Customer Service Survey. Preliminary planning and designs are currently underway, with construction scheduled for completion by 30 June 2025.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu's Australia Day BBQ Breakfast was a wonderful celebration of community spirit, bringing together friends, families, and neighbours to mark this special occasion. 

This year’s Australia Day Community Fun Day at the Wongan Hills Swimming Pool was an event to remember, with record-breaking attendance that truly showcased the vibrant spirit of our community.