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Results of Local Election 2023 - Shire of Wongan-Ballidu
Posted 11 September 2023 Results of Local Election 2023 - Shire of Wongan-Ballidu

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu received four nominations for the upcoming election in October 2023, by the close of nomination last Thursday 7th September at 4pm. As we had four vacancies, the nominees were elected unopposed.

JOIN OUR TEAM!
Posted 24 August 2023 JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are hiring for a Customer Service Officer - Administration.

NOMINATE TO BECOME A COUNCILLOR IN THE UPCOMING LOCAL ELECTION
Posted 24 August 2023 NOMINATE TO BECOME A COUNCILLOR IN THE UPCOMING LOCAL ELECTION

Make your voice matter!

WATER CORPORATION - UPCOMING WORKS IN OUR AREA
Posted 21 August 2023 WATER CORPORATION - UPCOMING WORKS IN OUR AREA

Water Corporation will be relining ageing wastewater pipe sections in Wongan Hills.

Are you Enrolled to Vote?
Posted 17 August 2023 Are you Enrolled to Vote?

Update your enrolment details NOW!

Local Elections are Coming - Update your Enrolment Details NOW!
Posted 09 August 2023 Local Elections are Coming - Update your Enrolment Details NOW!

Local Government Elections - Close of Enrolments Notice
Posted 07 August 2023 Local Government Elections - Close of Enrolments Notice

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government elections on 21 October 2023 if you live in or are an owner or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu.

Local Government Elections Webinar
Posted 07 August 2023 Local Government Elections Webinar

PUBLIC NOTICE
Posted 04 July 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE

Change to scheduled Special Budget Meting 12 July 2023

Easter Office Closure
Posted 06 April 2023 Easter Office Closure

Please note our offices will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. We will reopen on Tuesday 11 April.

WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY EASTER OPENING HOURS 
Posted 04 April 2023 WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY EASTER OPENING HOURS 

Changes to Waste Management Facility opening hour over the Easter period.

PROPOSAL TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY
Posted 27 February 2023 PROPOSAL TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY

PROPOSAL TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY

Local Roads and Communities Infrastructure Program (LRCI)
Posted 14 February 2023 Local Roads and Communities Infrastructure Program (LRCI)

Local Roads and Communities Infrastructure Program (LRCI) phase 4 allocations announced.

Annual Electors Meeting
Posted 13 February 2023 Annual Electors Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Electors for the 2021/2022 Financial Year will be held on Wednesday 22 February 2023, 7.00pm at the Wongan Hills CRC.

Community Development Fund Grants NOW OPEN!
Posted 31 January 2023 Community Development Fund Grants NOW OPEN!

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu has a proud history of working in partnership with the community. One of the ways Council supports and empowers community groups is through the annual Community Development Grants program.

Christmas Light Competition Winners Announced!
Posted 30 January 2023 Christmas Light Competition Winners Announced!

Last Thursday, on Australia Day, the Christmas Light Competition winners were announced...

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Caltrop (Pest Plant)
Posted 09 January 2023 IMPORTANT NOTICE - Caltrop (Pest Plant)

Caltrop (Tribulus terrestris) is a summer-growing weed found widely throughout Western Australia. It is most common in areas of frequent spring and after summer rain. Under the Local Government Act 1995 it is a prescribed pest plant in a number of shires in the Perth metropolitan area, the southwest and the wheatbelt. However, it is not a declared plant, and there is no requirement to report it to the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia.

Mosquito Management in the Community
Posted 22 December 2022 Mosquito Management in the Community

The Shire acknowledges and is aware of the significant number of mosquitos within the shire in particular the townsites and recreation areas and understand the impact that this is having on our community across the Shire.

A Christmas Message...
Posted 19 December 2022 A Christmas Message...

A Christmas message from Shire President Cr Mandy Stephenson.

2023 Council Meeting Dates Announced
Posted 16 December 2022 2023 Council Meeting Dates Announced

Head to Council Meetings page and find all the dates for 2023 Council Meetings.

Festive Waste Collection
Posted 15 December 2022 Festive Waste Collection

There will be no changes to kerbside waste collection during the festive period. Click the link for Waste Management Facility opening times.

Roll of Honour now live!
Posted 06 December 2022 Roll of Honour now live!

The Community Service Awards Roll of Honour is now live on the Shire's website.Take a look of all the recipients awarded this honour since 1984. The Awards acknowledge the unsung heroes of our community who through their contributions make our town a better place. These individuals and organisations offer outstanding service each day and enable our communities to be stronger as a result of their tireless efforts.

Airport Opening and Blessing
Posted 02 December 2022 Airport Opening and Blessing

On Wednesday, the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu together with community members opened and blessed the new airport following upgrades funded through the Australian Government's Regional Airports Program.

Christmas Light Competition
Posted 23 November 2022 Christmas Light Competition

Turn your lights on between Sunday 4 December & Saturday 10 December for the judges scoring!

Office Christmas Closure
Posted 22 November 2022 Office Christmas Closure

Please note the Shire Administration Office and Wongan Hills Community Resource Centre will be closed during the following period - Friday 23 December 12.00pm to Tuesday 3 January 9.00am

Major airport upgrades now complete!
Posted 21 November 2022 Major airport upgrades now complete!

On Thursday 5 August 2021, the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu announced its successful bid to secure $300,000 of funding through the Australian Government's Regional Airports Program. The program aimed to improve the safety of aircraft, operators and passengers using regional airports and aerodromes and the funding was used for upgrades to infrastructure at the Wongan Hills airport which are now complete.

Television Retransmission Tower Update
Posted 02 November 2022 Television Retransmission Tower Update

Please note the service provider for the TV Transmission Tower will be on site Tuesday 8 November next week to complete an annual service. During this period there will be intermittent interruptions to services throughout the day whilst the service is completed. We apologise in advance for the inconvenience this may cause.

Office Closure Notice
Posted 28 October 2022 Office Closure Notice

Please note the Shire Administration Office and Wongan Hills Community Resource Centre will be closed Tuesday 1 November - 11.30am to 1.00pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Office Closure Notice - Staff Development and Training
Posted 10 October 2022 Office Closure Notice - Staff Development and Training

The Shire Administration Office and Wongan Hills CRC will be closed during the following times for staff development and training: Wednesday 12 October - 9.00am - 10.30am Thursday 13 October - 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Fire Break Compliance Reminder
Posted 07 October 2022 Fire Break Compliance Reminder

FIREBREAK COMPLIANCE REMINDER - 13 OCOTBER 2022 Fire Break Notice Pursuant to the powers contained in section 33 of the Bush Fires Act 1954, you are hereby required on or before the 13th day of October, to plough, scarify, cultivate, spray or otherwise clear and thereafter maintain free of all inflammable material until the 31st day of March firebreaks in the following dimensions on the land owned or occupied by you.

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