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This document summarises the key messages and operational takeaways from the recent WA fuel supply disruption briefing, with particular relevance to local governments and district coordination.

Main Roads are undertaking preconstruction works for an overtaking lane 5km west of Darkan on the Collie Lake King Rd. Works have commenced and will be ongoing for approximately 5 weeks.

Potential Six-Month Permit Delays Put Regional Tourism Investment at Risk — Darkan Hotel Modular Accommodation Held Up by State Processing Backlog

An update on the WSFN

A message from the Shire President

The Shire of West Arthur is aware of ongoing fuel supply shortages affecting Darkan and surrounding areas and is working to support the community while engaging with relevant suppliers and authorities.

Bats have recently been encroaching in towns across the Wheatbelt. Bats pose a human health risk for severe illness.

The Shire has been selected as one of four pilot local government areas to participate in the implementation of the new guideline.

The Expressions of Interest (EOI) period for the 2025–26 Volunteer Grants in the O’Connor electorate is now open.

The WA State Government has released documents for new large-scale renewable energy projects Community Benefits Plans.

Providing an update on the current status of work for progression of the site towards reuse.

From Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, the standpipes in Darkan will be operated by a swipe card.

The Shire of West Arthur is calling on State and Federal Governments, Western Power and Telstra to urgently improve outage planning and communications following an unacceptable number of planned and unplanned power outages affecting local residents and businesses.

An article in the Farm Weekly - 12 February 2026

Prohibited Burning Time: 1st November 2025 to 3rd March 2026 (extended from 23rd February)

The Warren Blackwood Alliance of Councils (WBAC), together with the Shires of Cranbrook and West Arthur, is raising community awareness about the significant impact on local services following the Forest Products Commission’s (FPC) decision to cease paying rates directly to local governments.

From 5 January, there are 130 Local Engagement Officer jobs available, including some in our area.

The Shire of West Arthur has been successful in a funding application to Lacour Energy towards the costs of hiring a consultant to carry out an inspection of structures on the Collie-Darkan Rail Trail.

The following blocks are available for sale by public auction.

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

Local Governments across regional Western Australia have issued a united call for mandatory, locally administered community benefit arrangements for renewable energy projects (wind, solar and battery storage), warning that communities cannot be sidelined in decisions that shape their landscapes, economies and futures.

Residents of the Shire of West Arthur are invited to use the Shire of Narrogin's Community Assisted Transport Service, operated by their Homecare Services, for a trial period until the end of June, 2026.

The Shire of West Arthur celebrated Australia Day 2026 with two events, the traditional breakfast, and a pool party in the afternoon.

The Shire of West Arthur has received an application to use and/or develop land for the construction and use of a new temporary meteorological mast and public comments are invited.

The Shire of West Arthur invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the temporary appointment of an Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the period 13 July 2026 to 11 September 2026, while the substantive CEO is on approved long service leave.

Main Roads WA wishes to advise the Darkan community that roadworks will commence Monday 19 January 2026 until the end of May on Coalfields Hwy between Cordering North Rd- Perry St.

In accordance with Section 5.29 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given of the Annual Electors Meeting.

A severe thunderstorm across Geraldton and the wider mid-west region has caused a major power outage, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without electricity, with Western Power crews working under difficult conditions to restore supply as quickly and safely as possible.

Harvest ban 14 Dec 25