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Clean Energy Link - East
Posted 07 October 2025 Clean Energy Link - East

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.

Children's Week Webinar 2025
Posted 02 October 2025 Children's Week Webinar 2025

Introducing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations

Major Land Transaction Business Plan
Posted 30 September 2025 Major Land Transaction Business Plan

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.

West Arthur Wind Farm Pre-Construction Community Grant Program
Posted 26 September 2025 West Arthur Wind Farm Pre-Construction Community Grant Program

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

Shire of Woodanilling extends Open Burning Season
Posted 19 September 2025 Shire of Woodanilling extends Open Burning Season

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

Public Notice
Posted 19 September 2025 Public Notice

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

Main Roads Drop-In Information Session - New Overtaking Lane
Posted 19 September 2025 Main Roads Drop-In Information Session - New Overtaking Lane

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.

Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner
Posted 11 September 2025 Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner

Find out more about the AEIC.

Success in the Bush Forum
Posted 08 September 2025 Success in the Bush Forum

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

Local Government Election Results
Posted 04 September 2025 Local Government Election Results

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.

$40 million Supply Chain Capacity Program now open
Posted 03 September 2025 $40 million Supply Chain Capacity Program now open

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.

2025 Local Government Election – Shire of West Arthur
Posted 28 August 2025 2025 Local Government Election – Shire of West Arthur

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT OF PLANNING PROPOSAL
Posted 21 August 2025 NOTICE OF PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT OF PLANNING PROPOSAL

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

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINARY ELECTION CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Shire of West
Posted 18 August 2025 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINARY ELECTION CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Shire of West Arthur

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

Treebate
Posted 15 August 2025 Treebate

Help make your neighbourhood greener and get a cash rebate too

Form 4 - Requiring payment of outstanding rates or service charge
Posted 11 August 2025 Form 4 - Requiring payment of outstanding rates or service charge

Notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995

Local Government Ordinary Election - Close of Enrolments
Posted 06 August 2025 Local Government Ordinary Election - Close of Enrolments

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government elections on 18 October 2025 if you live in or are an owner or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of West Arthur.

Community Benefits Guideline for communities hosting renewable energy
Posted 05 August 2025 Community Benefits Guideline for communities hosting renewable energy projects

You can now have your say on the proposed Community Benefits Guideline for renewable energy projects in Western Australia.

Shire of West Arthur receives funding to develop a local bike plan
Posted 31 July 2025 Shire of West Arthur receives funding to develop a local bike plan

The Shire of West Arthur was one of seven local governments to receive funding from the Department of Transport.

Election Candidate Information Webinar
Posted 30 July 2025 Election Candidate Information Webinar

WALGA, together with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) and the WA Electoral Commission, will be hosting an Election Candidate Information webinar ahead of the opening of nominations for the 2025 Local Government Elections

Shire of West Arthur awarded over $29,000 in Community Water Supplies
Posted 28 July 2025 Shire of West Arthur awarded over $29,000 in Community Water Supplies funding

The Shire of West Arthur is among 10 recipients to receive grants that aim to support rural and remote communities build climate resilience through improved water infrastructure.

Public Notice of Non-Payment of Rates - 16 Horley Street Duranillin
Posted 24 July 2025 Public Notice of Non-Payment of Rates - 16 Horley Street Duranillin

The Shire of West Arthur hereby gives notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995 requiring payment of outstanding rates or services charges.

Public Notice of Non-Payment of Rates - 43 Arthur Street Darkan
Posted 24 July 2025 Public Notice of Non-Payment of Rates - 43 Arthur Street Darkan

The Shire of West Arthur hereby gives notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995 requiring payment of outstanding rates or services charges.

Notice of Public Advertisement of Planning Proposal
Posted 18 July 2025 Notice of Public Advertisement of Planning Proposal

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

Police Licensing Services Unavailable
Posted 17 July 2025 Police Licensing Services Unavailable

For the period between 11th August 2025 and 31st August 2025, there will be no Police Licensing Services available at the Shire of West Arthur.

Electrify Ag 25
Posted 11 July 2025 Electrify Ag 25

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore the renewable energy transition and pathways to electrification in WA agriculture.

Local Government Election Candidate Information Briefing Session -
Posted 07 July 2025 Local Government Election Candidate Information Briefing Session - CANCELLED

WALGA will be hosting an Election Candidate Information Briefing session to inform prospective candidates about the roles and responsibilities of Local Government, Councillors and the Council

Public Notice
Posted 30 June 2025 Public Notice

Notice is given by section 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995 that the 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges were adopted at the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 26 June 2025.

Sponsorship Program - Ambrosia Windfarm
Posted 30 June 2025 Sponsorship Program - Ambrosia Windfarm

The Ambrosia Windfarm is pleased to announce the launch of its Sponsorship Program.

Notice of Public Advertisement of Planning Proposal
Posted 27 June 2025 Notice of Public Advertisement of Planning Proposal

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

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