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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.

Held in February 2024, the event was a huge success, raising an impressive $11,500 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). We are proud to announce this well-organised, community-driven event as Community Event of the Year for 2025.Congadulations to all those involved in the Community Event of the Year 2025 - Wongan Hills Apex Club's 'Bogan Bingo' Evening.

This dedicated and hardworking association deserves to be recognised for their invaluable contribution to the community. We are proud to announce Wongan Hills Tidy Towns Association as Community Group of the Year for 2025.

They say that music is the soundtrack to life, and if that is true then there is a single individual in the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu who has provided this community’s soundtrack for almost 50 years. Wongan Hills 2025 Citizen of the Year - Lyn Hood.

We are pleased to announce that the contract for the upgrade to the Station Public Toilets has been awarded to HS Hyde and Son. Work will be commencing on Monday 3rd February, and at this stage is expected to be completed by 31 May 2025.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu has made the decision to decommission the TV retransmission service effective from 23 June 2026.