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If you’ve driven past the Wongan Hills Community Park lately, you may have noticed a splash of pink and grey brightening up the street. The vibrant Galah mural painted across the side of John Pauley’s shed has quickly become a cheerful feature of the area, a colourful nod to one of Australia's most iconic feathered residents.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination and shared their ideas for naming the laneway. We received a fantastic response with strong community support for several suggestions including names with important historical ties to the laneway specifically.

We’re excited to announce that the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu has once again been fully funded by the National Australia Day Council (NADC) through the 2026 Community Events Grant Program to deliver our much-loved Australia Day Pool Party!

The Wongan Hills Memorial Swimming Pool officially opens for the season on Saturday, 25 October at 12pm!

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for our community? Nominations are now open for the 2026 Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Community Service Awards.

Permits are required within restricted burning periods. Contact your local Bush Fire Control Officer for a permit to burn. Conditions apply to permits stipulating how burning shall be carried out. Any burning carried out without a permit or without following applied conditions are subject to fines.

We’re delighted to welcome David as our new Bushfire Risk Mitigation Coordinator, a role he will be sharing across several shires, spending two days each week here in Wongan-Ballidu.

Please be advised that the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu and Wongan Hills CRC Customer Service Centre will be closed for a staff meeting on Tuesday 14th October 9:00am – 10:30am.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is proud to have been a major sponsor of Bike it to Ballidu Gravel 2025, contributing $35,000 to support this incredible event – and we’re excited to confirm our support for next year’s event as well!

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu and the Wongan Hills CRC Customer Service Centre and Shire Administration Office will be closed on Monday, 29th September 2025 for the King’s Birthday public holiday.

Today we celebrated the official grand opening of the new cemetery toilet, with just under 40 community members coming together for the event. Shire President Cr Mandy Stephenson delivered a speech highlighting the rich history of the cemetery and the strong community effort that brought this project to life.

We are delighted to welcome Danell as the Senior Finance Officer at the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is proud to announce the successful applicants of this year’s Community Development Fund (CDF). With a funding pool of $25,000, this program continues to support local clubs and community groups in turning their ideas into reality.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is proud to share that our When Will We Meet Again? Road Safety Campaign has received a Commendation in the Innovation and/or Innovative Partnership Award (Regional) category at the 2025 LG Professionals WA Community Development Awards.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu will be carrying out lawn renovations at the Wongan Hills Civic Centre and the Wongan Hills Memorial Swimming Pool from Wednesday 3rd – Friday 5th September 2025.

Have you ever thought about the difference you could make in your community? The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is calling for nominations in the 2025 Local Government Elections. Nominations open Thursday 28 August.

At the July Ordinary Council Meeting, Council formally adopted the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Workforce Plan 2025–2030.

On Tuesday, 12 August 2025, Wongan Hills hosted the Community Development Regional Catch-Up, bringing together representatives from across the region to collaborate on ways to strengthen and grow our communities.

Rates notices for the 2025/2026 financial year have been issued.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu’s 2025/26 Annual Budget is now available on our website.

We’re excited to share that our brand-new, fully accessible community bus is now on the road!

Residents are advised that there will be a Special Council Meeting of the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu to be held on Wednesday, 6th August 2025 commencing at 3.00pm at Council Chambers, Shire of Wongan Ballidu, Corner Quinlan Street and Elphin Crescent, Wongan Hills WA 6603

We’re proud to announce the launch of an enhanced accessibility menu on the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu website!

What a fantastic morning we had celebrating NAIDOC Week at the CRC! The event brought our community together to honour culture, share stories, and enjoy some wonderful hands-on experiences.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu wishes to inform the community that Councillor Geoff Chambon has tendered his resignation from Council, effective Monday, 21 July 2025.

We’re excited to share that the Sports Pavilion upgrade is now complete, thanks to funding provided by the Australian Government through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCIP).

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu has received a request to name the laneway behind the main row of shops (from the old Westpac building to the old Newsagency) in Wongan Hills. In line with our road naming policy, we’re now inviting any additional naming suggestions before a final decision is made. This process ensures we honour local history and recognise the contributions of community members, while giving everyone a fair chance to put forward a name.

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu’s Community Development Fund. This year, we’re pleased to offer a new online application process, making it easier than ever to apply.

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.