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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their local laws within a 15-year period after their commencement to determine if they should remain unchanged, be repealed, or be amended.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.

Australia Day is a time to reflect, respect and celebrate the people and groups who make a meaningful contribution to our community.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Electors for the 2024-2025 Financial Year will be held: Wednesday, 11th February 2026 Commencing at 6:00pm Wongan Hills CRC Function Room

Christmas and New Year are a wonderful time to travel and celebrate, but busy roads mean we must all take extra care.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu and the Wongan Hills CRC Customer Service Centre, and the Shire Administration Office will be closed Monday 15th December 9:45am - 2pm.

Adele Caporn has been recognised by the Leisure Institute of Western Australia (Aquatics), also known as LIWA, for her 20 years of service working in pools.

The Shire of Wongan–Ballidu has introduced a new Event Application Process for all public events held on Shire-owned land or property.

This is our community vision, but what does it mean to you? How do you see this shaping your family, your lifestyle, and your future?

As of Saturday, 15th November 2025 the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu enters the Prohibited Burning Period, which will remain in effect until 13th February 2026 (inclusive).