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Main Roads is constructing a 3-kilometre eastbound overtaking lane on the Coalfields Highway, 5 kilometres west of Darkan townsite.

4WDL has secured $4,508,965 through the State Government’s Regional Housing Support Fund to support the delivery of 20 new homes across six local government areas in the Wheatbelt and Great Southern.

Come along for a community conversation about the energy projects coming to our region, community benefit funds, and how local people can help shape the future. This event is not just for the farmers hosting the wind turbines and other infrastructure, it is for the WHOLE community to learn how to get involved and ensure that the benefits for our Shire are maximised

The Shire’s new housing development will have two new roads, and we need to find a name for them. We are calling for community suggestions for both the Housing Development and the Roads.

Neoen and its construction partners, Envision Energy, UGL and CPB Contractors, are holding supplier and job seeker networking sessions in Narrogin and Williams.

Amendment to the Schedule of Fees and Charges 2026-2027

Another round of grants to local governments will boost Western Australia's bushfire mitigation program and help protect communities across the State during high-threat periods.

You may have noticed the new sign on Burrowes Street. The Shire of West Arthur is undertaking a new subdivision to release 22 new lots

Thank you to the community for your patience during the transportation of wind turbine components.

Treebate is a WA Government initiative that provides eligible Western Australians with a rebate of up to $150

The Shire of West Arthur is calling for Expressions of Interest from local farmers

On behalf of the Shire of West Arthur, I would like to thank everyone who assisted in the search for a much loved and deeply connected member of our community

In accordance with section 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given, that at the ordinary Meeting of Council on Thursday, 25 June 2026.

There are different strains of avian influenza. A new highly pathogenic strain H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b (known as H5 avian influenza or H5 bird flu) has been affecting wild birds, poultry and wild and domestic mammals across the world.

The Shire of West Arthur is currently undertaking a review of the Community Strategic Plan.

Come and visit us in Darkan

Preliminary outcomes - information sessions

The Shire of West Arthur would like to congratulate former resident of the Shire, Mr John Bird.

There are several renewable energy projects proposed for our local area.

and our community is playing an important part of this change.

At the May Ordinary Council Meeting, Council resolved to accept an offer to purchase the Shire-owned vacant residential lot at 17 Nangip Crescent.

The Shire of West Arthur proposes to make a Shire of West Arthur Bush Fire Brigade Local Law

In accordance with section 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of West Arthur hereby gives local public notice of its intention to impose the fees and charges

Community members in the Shire of West Arthur are advised to expect large oversized vehicles transporting wind turbine components as part of the King Rocks Wind Farm.

A letter to the community from the Shire President - encouraging residents to attend one of the WA Government Energy Transition Community Information Sessions.

Community members in Darkan, West Arthur and Wagin are advised to expect large oversized vehicles transporting wind turbine components as part of the King Rocks Wind Farm.

The Shire of West Arthur President, Cr Karen Harrington, has today acknowledged advice received regarding the Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network (WSFN) funding application and reaffirmed the Shire’s strong support for the program

There is a scam email going around, purportedly from the Shire of West Arthur.

The Shire of West Arthur is inviting applications from experienced finance professionals for the newly advertised position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO)—a rare opportunity to step into an executive leadership role in a high-performing regional local government and accelerate your pathway toward a future Director or CEO position.

The Shire is proposing targeted vegetation management works to reduce bushfire risk and improve protection for the Darkan community, surrounding properties, and key infrastructure.