News Search: Posted 02 June 2023 Darkan Off Street Parking Concept Plan The Darkan Off Street Parking Concept Plan is now open for public comment. Read More Posted 01 June 2023 Returning Officer Wanted for Local Elections The WA Electoral Commission is recruiting Returning Officers for the conduct of the October 2023 Local Government elections. Read More Posted 31 May 2023 Windfarm Blade Transportation Dates The blades for the Flat Rocks Windfarm will be transported along Coalfields Hwy. Read More Posted 31 May 2023 The West Arthur Digital Farm Network High-speed internet for West Arthur's agribusiness community. Read More Posted 22 May 2023 Notice of Public Advertisement of Planning Proposal The Shire of West Arthur has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited. Read More Posted 09 May 2023 Becoming an Elected Council Member Forum 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. Read More Posted 05 May 2023 Application for Exploration Licence Telupac Holdings Pty Ltd have applied for an exploration licence in the Shire of West Arthur. Read More Posted 04 May 2023 Application for Exploration Licence South Boddington Pty Ltd has applied for an exploration licence in the Shire of West Arthur. Read More Posted 01 May 2023 Local Government Elections 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. Read More Posted 27 April 2023 Notification of taking possession of land under section 6.64 of the Local Government Act 1995 Read More Posted 26 April 2023 Draft Economic Development Strategy Released for Public Comment 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. Read More Posted 21 April 2023 Western Power ready to weather winter storms 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. Read More Posted 20 April 2023 Stakeholder input regarding the forest management program and practices of WA Chip & Pulp Co Pty Ltd trading as WAPRES. 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. Read More Posted 13 April 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT OF PLANNING PROPOSAL The local government has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited. Read More Posted 12 April 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE - Special Council Meeting 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. Read More Posted 05 April 2023 Western Power to increase rural supply allocation 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). Read More Posted 29 March 2023 International Dark Sky Week 2023 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. Read More Posted 27 March 2023 Child Safe Awareness Policy Adoption 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). Read More Posted 03 March 2023 Amendment to 2022-2023 Schedule of Fees and Charges 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 Read More Posted 01 March 2023 Survey Targets Pest Parrots, Cockatoos 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. Read More Posted 28 February 2023 Annual Electors Meeting 2023 The Annual Electors Meeting will be held on 23 March 2023. Read More Posted 24 February 2023 Visit from Australian Government Mobile Service Centre The Australian Government Mobile Service Centre will be visiting Darkan Read More Posted 27 January 2023 DARKAN SHEEPFEST 2023 Saturday 11th February 2023. Darkan Town Oval. Read More Posted 25 January 2023 FREE ONLINE FOOD SAFETY TRAINING - FoodSafe 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. Read More Posted 19 January 2023 Notice of Public Advertisement of Planning Proposal The Shire of West Arthur has received an application to use and/or develop land and public comments are invited. Read More Posted 11 January 2023 HERITAGE WALK TRAIL CLOSURE AT KING STREET Closure of the King Street section of the heritage trail is now permanently closed and is private property. Read More Posted 10 January 2023 Glenorchy South Road Bridge Closure Bridge closure from 11th January 2023 until further notice Read More Posted 22 December 2022 Western Power Bushfire Season Update Bushfire preparedness - increase in emergency response generators. Read More Posted 14 December 2022 Asbestos Management Plan To view the Asbestos Management plan for the Darkan Waste Management Facility Read More Posted 05 December 2022 Key Worker Housing Study 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. Read More 1 2 3