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The Shire has received advice that the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Public Administration has resolved to undertake an inquiry into regional telecommunications in Western Australia.

The Shire of West Arthur has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purposes and public comments are invited.

The Restricted Burning Period has been extended.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) aerial electromagnetic (AEM) survey scheduled for April will now take place in May 2024.

Notice of Public Hearing to be held at the Shire of West Arthur on Thursday 18 April 2024.

Council at its Meeting of the 22nd February 2024 adopted Local Planning Policy No 6 Outbuildings for final approval.

On 30th June 2024 Telstra will be closing our 3G network.

This interactive session by Tash Teakle is focused on taking ideas through to reality.

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation have released the Shire of West Arthur Non-Potable Strategic Community Water Supplies Report.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is using a helicopter to conduct an aerial electromagnetic (AEM) survey the area in April 2024.

The Shire of West Arthur has adopted an Animals, Environment and Nuisance Local Law

The Shire of West Arthur has adopted an Animals, Environment and Nuisance Local Law

Alinta Energy is inviting landowners in the Shire of West Arthur to attend townhall meetings on Tuesday 12 March and Wednesday 13 March 2024 at Darkan Town Hall

To reduce plastic pollution, the Government of Western Australia (State Government) is implementing further bans on certain plastic items from 2024 to 2025.

Please note that the Prohibited Burning Period expired on 21 February 2024.

Free independent advice on phone, internet and tech issues

Do you have a business idea? Not sure what to do next?

Guest speaker, focus group discussion, light supper and drinks.

With the Bureau of Meteorology’s severe heatwave warning for parts of WA from Wednesday 7 February to Saturday 10 February, Western Power would like to remind the community of the precautions it takes during heatwaves to ensure the safety of the community and crews.

The local government has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited.

The Duranillin Community Postal Agent (CPA) will close on Wednesday, 31 January 2024.

In accordance with Section 5.29 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given of the Annual Electors Meeting: Monday 5 February 2024 7 pm Hawthorn Room, West Arthur Community Resource Centre

Council has prepared a draft Local Planning Policy on the development of wind farms within the Shire.

As patrons would be aware, there have been some issues with the new ablutions at the Darkan Swimming Pool.

The Shire of West Arthur is a member of the Astrotourism Towns Network, having joined in 2019. The Astrotourism Towns Project is creating a stargazing trail through WA’s regional communities and promoting the State’s world-class dark night sky asset. Dark sky locations for stargazing are listed on the Astrotourism Towns Map which enables promotion and easy access for “Astrotourists”.

In June 2023, the Shire was awarded a grant by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Culture (DLGSC) to undertake a desktop study of Aboriginal Heritage and a desktop Environmental Site Assessment of Hillman Reserve to determine if the Reserve is suitable to develop a walk trail.

At the Ordinary Meeting held 21 December 2023, Council adopted the Annual Report for 2022-2023.

Are you an older person in the Shire of West Arthur? We are seeking your feedback.

The owner of the Duranillin Post Office has notified Australia Post of their intention to cease operation the outlet at 12.00am on Thursday 1 February 2024.