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The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is developing a new Art, Artists and Artisans directory, celebrating the creativity, talent and stories found throughout our community. The directory will showcase the people behind our local art, from painters, photographers and sculptors to craftspeople, makers and other artisans. It will also explore public artworks found throughout the Shire, sharing the stories behind the murals, sculptures and creative pieces that add character to our towns and communities.

The 2026-27 rates notices are scheduled to be issued on 14 August 2026. As part of this year's rates issue process, all rate notices will be distributed via post, including for ratepayers who have previously registered for e-Rates, who will receive both a paper and electronic copy.

Please be advised that Hourigan Road East, Ballidu will be closed between Ballidu East Road and Rifle Range Road on: Monday 17 August, 8.00am – 5.00pm

The current roadworks for the week of 12/08/2026 are as follows:

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is excited to announce that we have been successful in securing $4.94m in State Government funding through the Regional Housing Support Fund. This funding will be allocated towards residential land development and the construction of new key worker accommodation.

The current roadworks for the week of 04/08/2026 are as follows:

The current roadworks for the week of 29/07/2026 are as follows:

Recently we had the pleasure of welcoming 3 new Australian citizens at a Citizenship Ceremony held in the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu. Led by CEO Sam Dolzadelli, the ceremony was a meaningful and memorable occasion for everyone present. We were delighted to have Lachlan Hunter MP attend the ceremony.

The current roadworks for the week of 14/07/2026 are as follows:

Applications for the 2026/2027 Community Development Fund are now open!

The current roadworks for the week of 08/07/2026 are as follows:

Section 3.16 the Local Government Act 1995 mandates that all local governments must review their local laws within a 15-year period after their commencement to determine if they should remain unchanged, be repealed, or be amended. Have your say here!

Have you recently spent time exploring the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu? Tell us about your experience.

The current roadworks for the week of 08/06/2026 are as follows:

Check out the second edition of 'Supervise Sam for the Day' where Sam follows along with our Parks and Garden Team!

The current roadworks for the week of 11/05/2026 are as follows:

Recently, the Shire held a community engagement workshop with key stakeholders to discuss how we can support and grow tourism across Wongan-Ballidu.

Here are the upcoming roadworks for this week:

The Shire recently welcomed Lachlan Hunter MP, who met with the Shire President Stuart Boekeman, Chief Executive Officer Sam Dolzadeli and executive staff to discuss a range of important local priorities.

The new mural at the Railway Toilets has now been completed, and what a fantastic addition it is to our town! This vibrant artwork celebrates the unique flora and fauna of the Wongan-Ballidu region, bringing colour, life and a strong sense of place to a well-used public space. Carefully designed to reflect our local environment, the mural is a visual reminder of the beauty that surrounds us every day.

With warmer weather now easing and conditions returning to normal, the pool will officially close for the season at 5pm on Wednesday, 1 April.

Prepare now for severe weather in our area.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu would like to congratulate our local award recipients following the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Youth Programs Awards Gala Dinner held at Optus Stadium on Thursday 12 March.

I can count on one hand the amount of times in my life that I have had to wake up at 4:30am, but for Trevor and Adele, our dedicated Pool Managers, this is a normal routine occurrence.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is delighted to congratulate our local GP, Dr Ajit Chaurasia, who has been named a finalist in the GP of the Year category at the 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.

Bats have recently been encroaching in towns across the Wheatbelt. Bats pose a human health risk for severe illness from viruses such as Australian Bat Lyssavirus.

Supervise Sam for the Day is a new initiative in which our CEO will be undertaking to spend quality time on the ground with all of the different teams and roles we have in the Shire, who are responsible for delivering a large range of services to our community. The idea is to gain a hands-on understanding of what their day to day looks like, and discuss any suggestions they may have to improve service delivery.

After extensive engagement with people who live, work, and play in the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu, the draft Strategic Community Plan (SCP) and draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) are now ready for public comment.

The Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions will be undertaking rabbit control operations in Wongan Conservation Park from Monday 23 February 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026.

This year’s Australia Day celebrations at the Wongan Hills Swimming Pool brought the community together for a relaxed afternoon of sunshine, laughter and plenty of poolside fun.