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The Darkan Off Street Parking Concept Plan is now open for public comment.

The WA Electoral Commission is recruiting Returning Officers for the conduct of the October 2023 Local Government elections.

The blades for the Flat Rocks Windfarm will be transported along Coalfields Hwy.

High-speed internet for West Arthur's agribusiness community.

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

A free forum for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds considering standing for local council. The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) Local Government Division and Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) will be hosting a free forum for potential candidates from CaLD backgrounds to learn about the role and responsibilities of a local government councillor and how to become a candidate.

Telupac Holdings Pty Ltd have applied for an exploration licence in the Shire of West Arthur.

South Boddington Pty Ltd has applied for an exploration licence in the Shire of West Arthur.

Local Government Elections will this year be held on Saturday 21 October. A number of councillor roles will become available at the Shire of West Arthur and community members are encouraged to consider nominating for Council.

The Shire of West Arthur recently prepared an Economic Development Strategy to use as a road map to pursue our economic development vision. The draft document has been prepared by Anna Dixon Consulting with Shire, community and business engagement. We are now releasing this document for review by the community.

Western Power is preparing the network for any potential storms during the winter months to minimise any impact on network infrastructure and the resulting power interruptions on the community. Last year Western Power responded to more than 4,400 storm/wet weather incidents between May-September 2022.

In pursuit of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) endorsed forest management certification, WA Chip & Pulp Co. Pty Ltd trading as WAPRES will be undergoing an audit on week of 10th April 2023.  The audit will be conducted by SCS Global Services, a FSC-accredited certification body. The Forest Stewardship Council is a non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC sets standards that ensure forestry is practiced in an environmentally responsible, socially beneficial, and economically viable way. 

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

Notice is hereby given that a Special Council Meeting of the Shire of West Arthur will be held at 9:00 am on Thursday 13 April 2023 in the Council Chambers, 31 Burrowes Street, West Arthur WA 6392.

As announced yesterday by Energy Minister Bill Johnston, Western Power will be increasing our rural power supply allocation to be in line with metropolitan areas, introducing one standard power supply across the entire South West Interconnected System (SWIS).

At the Shire of West Arthur’s Ordinary Council Meeting held Thursday 23 March, the Shire President Cr Neil Morrell proclaimed 15-22 April 2023 to be International Dark Sky Week. International Dark Sky Week helps to raise awareness of light pollution, the dark night sky and the Astrotourism Towns Project.

The Shire of West Arthur has become the first Council in Western Australia to adopt a Child Safe Awareness Policy after participating in a pilot program run by the Department Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC).

At the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 23 February 2023, in accordance with Section 6.16(3) of the Local Government Act 1995, Council resolved to amend its 2022-2023 Schedule of Fees and Charges

A new survey has been released to gauge public sentiment around the control of pest parrots and cockatoos, which will ultimately assist in the development of a strategy. Birds of interest include rainbow lorikeets, sulphur-crested cockatoos, Indian ringneck parakeets, Alexandrine parakeets, galahs, western corellas and little corellas. The survey closes on March 31.

The Annual Electors Meeting will be held on 23 March 2023.

The Australian Government Mobile Service Centre will be visiting Darkan

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.