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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

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.

A handbook for communities putting community benefit at the heart of Australia's renewable energy shift.

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.

Find out more about the AEIC.

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