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Community has a chance to inform and contribute to the future planning and long-term vision for Albany Heritage Park by being involved in a process to develop a Mounts Master Plan.

Albany residents can explore the silent realms of death and the art of living well through an interactive installation this winter.

Waterless urinals, pool blankets and time conscious shower heads are just some of the reasons Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre is being recognised as a Waterwise Aquatic Centre by the Water Corporation and the Leisure Institute of WA Aquatics for 2019.

City of Armadale ratepayers could win cash prizes of up to $2,000 for paying their rates in full by 19 September 2019.

A project by a local government sustainability education team in Perth’s south east has been recognised nationally, after being selected as a finalist in the 2019 Cities Power Partnership Awards.

The City of Armadale Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre is inviting residents to submit their best photographs depicting spring in Armadale, to be in the running to win one of two Apple iPads.

We invite the Paraburdoo community to attend a drop-in session at Lesser Hall on Tuesday to learn more, and provide feedback, about the proposed Dog Exercise Area. If you are unable...

The last two weekends have been busy in Ashburton as Tom Price and Onslow came alive with festival excitement. This year Tom Price celebrated the 50th Jubilee of the Nameless Jarndunmunha...

This year’s Passion of the Pilbara festival kicks off on Friday evening at the Onslow Sports Club, with a night of great music that will well and truly set the festival...

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Council resolved to forward its new draft Local Planning Strategy to the Western Australian Planning Commission for certification at last night's Ordinary Council Meeting. In making their decision to support the draft, Council thanked all of the individuals and groups who have provided input throughout the pre-consultation period and encouraged the community to continue to engage in the consultation process. This will provide the opportunity for all interested parties to provide their comments, which will be used to further shape the document so that it can be truly reflective of the community’s vision for the future.

The Awards were judged on 4 criteria, these being: Improve the accessibility of Council infrastructure and public open space; Inclusive communication technology and information initiatives; Accessible and inclusive Council services, programs and events; Exercises leadership and influences community attitudes and perceptions.  Shire Community Development Officer, Katie Taylor said “The ongoing success of the Shire's commitment in this area is largely due to a culture of access and inclusion across the organisation that importantly comes from the top down. “ “This is evident in the significant number of people with a disability being regular users of the library, gym, pool and exercise rooms, and having regular social lunches in the rec centre café.” Other highlights include: The Shire’s commitment to becoming a Dementia Friendly Community; A Socially Inclusive Communities Project with Inclusion Solutions to ensure inclusivity of local sporting clubs; Meeting onsite and participating in walking audits with people with disability to ensure pathways, roads and kerb ramps are accessible, connected and well maintained; Developing staff awareness and skills for providing good customer service to people with a disability; Strong engagement with the AMR Community Access and Inclusion Reference Group (over 100 members); Accessibility inputs to the recent HEART Precinct development and the upcoming Main Street Redevelopment Projects; Encouraging accessible community and Shire run events with people with disability involved in event planning and implementation; and Being innovative in our approach, collaborating with people with a disability in order to ensure community infrastructure and public open spaces are useable and welcoming for everyone. The Shire is committed to continue to create and foster an inclusive and accessible community for all to live, work, play, invest and visit, whilst also recognising the importance of working in collaboration with the community to break down social barriers to inclusion and to drive sustainable change from within the community itself.

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Council resolved to forward its new draft Local Planning Strategy to the Western Australian Planning Commission for certification at last night's Ordinary Council Meeting. In making their decision to support the draft, Council thanked all of the individuals and groups who have provided input throughout the pre-consultation period and encouraged the community to continue to engage in the consultation process. This will provide the opportunity for all interested parties to provide their comments, which will be used to further shape the document so that it can be truly reflective of the community’s vision for the future.

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Tuesday 20 August 2019 commencing at 6.00pm

Recycle your containers at the Old Perth Road markets on 28 July and receive 10c per container!

Help name Noranda's new community space for your chance to win a $150 Hawaiian’s Noranda voucher.

The big screen is coming to Noranda for the City's free Movie in the Park.

Tucked under shady trees alongside the Morley Noranda Recreation Club, Noranda's new public space will have picnic furniture, lighting and an outdoor ping-pong table which has just been installed and will soon be adorned with colourful artwork.

The Shire is seeking interested who have knowledge or skills to document local native flora.

Local elections will be held Saturday 19 October 2019...

Department of Transport Licensing Hours at the Shire of Beverley have changed...

Interested in becoming a Councillor? Council invites prospective candidates to our next Information Session.

Eight new aquatic centres recognised

Candidate Information Session on Thursday 29th August 2019 @ 5.30pm

Registrations Open

Friday 25th October 2019

The State Government has announced round two of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants Program and is encouraging local businesses to get involved and apply for grant funding.

Opens: Thursday 15 August 2019 4pm (ACST) Closes: Wednesday 21 August 2019 5pm (ACST)

Work to provide additional carparking and to improve drainage in Broome’s Chinatown is now underway. The new carpark will add 46 bays while the drainage upgrades will increase the capacity of the stormwater drain under Short St to allow water to clear more quickly and reduce the risk of flooding.

You must be on the electoral roll to vote in the Local Government Election being held Saturday 19 October 2019

Council is selling land in accordance with Section 6.64(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1995.

The Ordinary Council Meetings for the remainder of 2019 have been rescheduled to a new beginning time.

Regional cities are at risk of being left behind as the infrastructure gap widens between regional cities and capital cities.

The Town of Cambridge Council has adopted in principle its Budget for 2019-20 with a zero per cent rate rise. This is the third year in a row where the Council has achieved a zero increase.

The Town of Cambridge has had to engage senior legal representation to help resolve ongoing latent construction defects at the Wembley Sports Park and City Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.

The Town of Cambridge is set to defend the Supreme Court appeal lodged by developers in regards to the State Administration Tribunal ('SAT') ruling in May rejecting the planning and development application for No 59 (Lot 423) Marlow Street, Wembley.

Receive a 10c refund for eligible containers on Saturday 25 August at the Boyanup Farmers Markets. Recycle your container and […]

ROLL CLOSE: 5:00 PM Friday, 30 August 2019 You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local […]

Lots 3 & 27 Allenville Road Gelorup The Shire has received an application from Allerding Associates for an Industry Extractive, […]

The Shire of Chapman Valley it is in receipt of an application for an outbuilding upon 38 (Lot 112) Wokarena Road, Buller.

Chittering Seniors spent a lovely day on Wednesday 14 November, sampling the new Chittering Farm Flavour Trail as part of WA Seniors Week celebrations.

Chittering ratepayers had the opportunity to win part of over $5,100 in prizes in the Shire’s recent “Race in your Rates” competition.

Local MP's are calling on the community to identify and nominate mobile black spots for the next round of the $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program.

Claremont households, schools and community groups are set to join over 400,000 people across Australia on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October as part of the ninth annual Garage Sale Trail.

Town of Claremont Mayor and Councillors welcome future discussion regarding the Claremont Showgrounds.

Self-taught local artist Brendan Lewis credits the Town of Claremont’s annual Art Award and Exhibition with helping him go pro.

A free info session about the 15-week closure will be held on 10 September

New fire appliance to protect community and South Coogee BFB vollies

Book Week began well in Cockburn with the donation of 100 Chinese language children's books

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 2019 CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION In conjunction with the WA Electoral Commission the Shire of Collie will be conducting an information session on what it means to be ...

The Goods Shed in Forrest St is set to be a hive of activity on Thursday, 4 July, with two interactive community sessions followed by the launch of the Chamber ...

A community forum was held to gain an understanding of the communities needs and aspirations for Minninup Pool. The forum was well attended by approximately 50 people. You can view ...

Local governments in regional areas tend to have a significant influence on their local economy due to their geographic isolation and smaller markets. The Shire of Coolgardie acknowledges that it makes an important contribution to improving its economy beyond ‘roads, rates and rubbish’.

Gold Fields Australia Foundation has donated $200,000 to the Kambalda Aquatic Facility project.

Hear from Shire President, Cr Malcolm Cullen on the key budget takeaways for the Shire of Coolgardie community.

Council operates under a 4 x 2 Electoral Cycle which simply means Councillors are elected for 4 year terms and elections are held every two years - where half the Council will be up for election. Council elections are now conducted on the First Past the Post System, whereby the person with the most votes is elected - no preferences are required. Council elections are held on the third Saturday in October every second year and this years election will be held on Saturday 19th October 2019.

In accordance with the Land Administration Act 1997, the Shire of Cuballing is considering permanently closing a section of an unnamed Road Reserve between Williams Road and Popanyinning West Road in West Popanyinning.

Free Winter Family Movie Night "Small Foot" Friday 12th July 2019, 6.00pm Cuballing Agricultural Hall Sausage Sizzle and juice box $4.00 For all enquiries, please contact the Shire Office on 98836031 or email [email protected]

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINARY ELECTION CLOSE OF ENROLMENTS Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup ROLL CLOSE: 5:00 PM Friday, 30 August 2019 You may […]

2019 is shaping up to be another spectacular Medieval Carnivale. A highly motivated troupe of volunteers has been diligently preparing […]

Enter the 2019 Shire of Donnybrook Balingup Photographic Competition. Entries are open now and this year’s theme is ‘Home-town Pride’! […]

Located at 13 South Terrace Fremantle – the cappuccino strip building today occupied by Dome café – the library was on the first floor.

The program provides small businesses in Fremantle access to subsidised training, support and one-on-one mentoring.

On August, 20 the Shire welcomed 12 new Australian citizens at a ceremony at Australind Council Chamber. See photos below […]

In the first week of rolling out the FOGO bin to more than 10,500 residents in the Shire of Harvey, […]

Information about the Shire of Harvey region, including a range of accommodation, sightseeing activities, bus timetables, maps, walking trails and […]

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Extension to Restricted Burning Period 17-4-19

"The cyber landscape is grim, we are all at risk, and we need to do something about it.”

Joondalup Council has approved the City’s 2018/19 Budget at its June meeting, which included an overall rate increase restricted to 2.95 per cent for most ratepayers and for the fourth consecutive year no increase to the City’s refuse charge.

SUEZ Recycling & Recovery Pty Ltd has commenced domestic rubbish and recycling collection services within the City of Joondalup after winning a competitive tender process for the next five years.

On 11 April 2019, Council received a draft concept plan for the enhancement of the Nyabing Caravan Park.  The concept plan establishes a vision for the Nyabing Recreation Ground based ...

The Shire of Kent wish to advise the Administration Office will close: 4.30pm Friday 21st December 2018 and will not re-open until 8.30am Wednesday 2nd January 2019  

The Department of Parks and Wildlife will be undertaking Western Shield fox and feral cat control measures within “Lake Magenta Nature Reserve”. The baits will be sausage style baits containing ...

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations are called for the Shire of Koorda Local Government Elections to be held on October 21st 2017 at the Shire Of Koorda Council Chambers, corner of Allenby & Haig Streets, Koorda   There are currently 3 Vacancies each with a four year term. This form is available from the Shire of Koorda Office · A single A4 profile containing not more than 150 words of biographical information about the Proposed Candidate and statements of the candidates policies and beliefs. · A nomination deposit of $80 Cash, Bank Cheque or Money Order · A recent passport sized photograph (Optional) Please Note : No Personal Cheques accepted and Nominations without the deposit will not be accepted   Where an agent lodges a nomination on a candidates behalf it must be in the prescribed form with a written authorisation signed by the candidate.

  2017 Koorda Community Show - Saturday, 2nd September All the fun of the fare, entertainment throughout the day, displays of all kinds, Trade displays, Machinery, Koorda Shears, Car competition, Equestrian events, Motorcycle displays, Bouncy Castles, Animals,Monster Trucks, Food Vans, Art, Craft, Corn Dolly demonstrations, Fireworks, Live music and much much more!

Please see advert below for out latest screening details..    

For access to the Report of the Inquiry into the Shire of Perenjori please follow the link below: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/publications/publication/report-of-the-inquiry-into-the-shire-of-perenjori Alternatively hard copies of the report will be made available at the shire office. For more information please do not hesitate Read More ... The post Report of the Inquiry into the Shire of Perenjori appeared first on Shire of Perenjori WA.

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Seniors across the City of Rockingham who are looking to boost their fitness and make some new friends along the way are encouraged to participate in the City’s Seniors Social and Wellbeing Program.

City of Rockingham residents are invited to attend the Rockingham Arts Centre Open Day on Sunday 25 August 2019.

The City of Rockingham is seeking expressions of interest from experienced art facilitators for workshops at the Rockingham Arts Centre between January and June 2020.

The Serpentine community now have access to basketball and netball courts after the Serpentine tennis courts were upgraded to multi-use courts last month.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has successfully prosecuted landowners and occupiers of a property in Oldbury for the unauthorised importation of building rubble and demolition waste.

More than 10,000 people attended the SJ Community Fair on Saturday, 10 August, and enjoyed an action-packed day of fun and entertainment.

Recycling rates have improved by 53 per cent in some areas of the City of Swan, after the City conducted a bin ‘health check’ across 2,000 households and businesses.

City of Swan Deputy Mayor Kevin Bailey has been recognised at the 2019 WA Local Government Convention for his long and loyal service as a Councillor.

The City of Swan won four awards at the Public Health Advocacy Institute of Western Australia (PHAIWA) 2019 Local Government Policy Awards.The annual ceremony celebrates excellence in local government policy across the State, focussing on making a positive impact to children’s health and the environment.

Out of hours work will be undertaken at the Wanneroo Road and Joondalup Drive intersection from Monday 19 August to Saturday 28 September 2019.

Many young people across the City of Wanneroo are taking the lead in a range of community action projects designed to develop leadership skills.

The first stage of construction of the Wanneroo Districts Netball Association’s new clubrooms is complete ahead of schedule.