News

Saturday 11th February 2023. Darkan Town Oval.

The Shire committed to assisting our food business community in meeting their obligations under the Food Act 2008 and Food Standards Code. The Shire’s Environmental Health Officers are assisting all food businesses, community groups and charities to meet these obligations by providing free access to this exciting new training tool.

The Shire of West Arthur has received an application to use and/or develop land and public comments are invited.

Closure of the King Street section of the heritage trail is now permanently closed and is private property.

Bridge closure from 11th January 2023 until further notice

Bushfire preparedness - increase in emergency response generators.

To view the Asbestos Management plan for the Darkan Waste Management Facility 

The Shire of West Arthur is part of the 4WDL Volunteer Organisation of Councils which also includes the Shires of Wagin, Williams, Woodanilling, Dumbleyung and Lake Grace. 4WDL recently initiated a study of key worker accommodation within its member local governments.

Get pool ready and be sure to complete your registration here.

Please see within for more information and resources on FMD.

Review of Power Supply allocations underway

Please be advised that Eulin Crossing will be closed until further notice due to storm damage.

Please be aware and keep an eye out for any symptoms of Parvovirus in your dogs.

Notice is given in accordance with section 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995 that the Shire of West Arthur Fees and Charges for the 2022/23 financial year were adopted at the ordinary meeting of council held on 21st June 2022.

Upcoming Bridgeworks.

Local Heritage Survey Report Local Heritage Survey Appendix 1 - Place records Local Heritage Survey Appendix 2 - Heritage List

Parliament’s first e-petition calling for an independent inquiry into Western Power and Horizon Power following months of power disruptions which have frustrated families and businesses.

The State Gov’t is now providing 5 free RAT kits to households. Kits can be ordered via the following link https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus/covid-19-coronavirus-wa-free-rat-program

The recent incidents on Coalfields Road (Collie - Lake King Rd) highlighted the fact that there seems to be some confusion on road incident reporting protocols. It would seem to be an appropriate time to clarify arrangements.

Duranillin Waste Site - Mondays & Thursdays 8am – 3pm, These opening hours will be reviewed in the coming months.

Darkan caravan park has 28 day stays in any three month period

Does varied, interesting work that supports your community interest you? The Shire of West Arthur has many exciting projects underway and great plans for the future. The shire is looking for engaged, flexible, positive people to join us.