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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

Project Officers from the Food Community project at Edith Cowan University (ECU) recently carried out research

St Luke's Family Practice is holding a cervical screening test clinic in Darkan

Vestas is committed to sharing the benefits of our renewable energy development with the communities we work alongside. In line with the Clean Energy Council’s (CEC) Guide to Benefit Sharing.

The FRRR is encouraging local community organisations to collaborate with them in developing a Roadmap for the upcoming Community Impact Program.

Bunge will donate 20 cents a tonne to the Darkan Primary School P&C

The Shire of West Arthur is among 13 recipients to receive the Community Water Supplies Program grant that aims to support rural and remote communities to build climate resilience through improved water infrastructure.

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Notice of intent to review local laws

Yesterday, the official swearing-in of the four recently elected Councillors for the Shire of West Arthur took place

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

Western Power is delivering the network infrastructure needed to achieve the State Government’s vision for WA as a world-leading renewable energy powerhouse. The network’s transmission lines, and the wind and solar farms they will connect, will form one of the largest infrastructure, technology and construction transformations in Western Australia’s history.

Introducing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations

At its ordinary meeting on the 25th of September 2025, the Shire of West Arthur Council resolved, in accordance with section 3.59 of the Local Government Act 1995, to authorise the advertisement of the Major Land Transaction Business Plan concerning the proposed sale of land at Lot 309 Burrowes Street West, Darkan WA.

Pre- Construction Community Grants cover the period during the planning and approvals phase (pre-construction) of the project

The Shire of Woodanilling has extended their Open Burning Period by 14 days from 19 September 2025 inclusive.

At the Special Council Meeting held on September 17, 2025, the Council resolved by absolute majority to borrow $110,000.

Main Roads WA invites the community to a drop-in information session regarding upcoming road works 4 km west of the Darkan town site on the Collie–Lake King Road.

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The Shire of West Arthur is sponsoring one community member to attend the Not-For-Profit Success in the Bush forum.

The 2025 Election was due to be held Saturday, 18 October 2025, but because 4 nominations were received for the 4 vacant positions, no election was required.

Western Australian sheep producers and supply chain businesses can now apply for the $40 million Supply Chain Capacity Program to adjust to the removal of live sheep exports by sea and moderate the impact of the change.

Candidate nominations are open as of Thursday 28th of August 2025 and close at 4:00 PM on Thursday 4th September 2025.

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

An Ordinary Postal Election will be held on Saturday, 18 October 2025, in the Shire of West Arthur to fill the following vacancies: 4 Councillors x 4-year terms

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Notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995