Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for First Nations digital artists to create an original artwork for YMAC’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. The commissioned piece will visually complement the plan and help communicate its vision, values, and community-driven goals. 📆 EOI closing date: 5pm (AWST), Friday, 15 August 2025 🤑 Commission value: $5,000 + GST 🎨Eligibility: Pilbara and Yamatji First Nations digital artists 🚚 Artwork delivery date: Friday, 3 October 2025 📧 Submissions should be sent as a single PDF to: communications@ymac.org.au Full EOI and further information available at ➡️ymac.org.au

👋 Thinking of running for Council? Want to know what it’s really like? Join us for a free Candidate Information Webinar hosted by WALGA, the Department of Local Government, and the WA Electoral Commission. 📅 Monday, 18 August 2025 🕕 6:00pm | Online 💻 All welcome – no experience needed! You'll hear directly from: 🎙 Hon. Hannah Beazley MLA – Minister for Local Government 🎙 Karen Chappel AM JP – WALGA President 🎙 Election and regulatory experts from WAEC & LGIRS ✅ Learn how local elections work ✅ Understand the role and responsibilities of a Councillor ✅ Ask questions and get real answers Whether you’re curious, keen or ready to nominate, this session will give you the info and confidence to take the next step. 👉 Register now to attend online: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B743aLcoQi-Roh2sJj6BJQ#/registration 📍 We’re also hosting a group viewing in the Shire Council Chambers – come along with others! Let’s grow Mingenew’s future – together. #MingenewCouncil #CandidateInfoSession #LocalGovernment #ShapeYourCommunity #StandForCounci

🚀 Our Website’s Had a Makeover! 🖥️✨ We’ve refreshed the look and feel of our website — same address, just with a few new features to make it easier for you to find what you need. 🧭 Handy Quicklinks on the homepage 🔎 Improved search 🏡 New focus on liveability in Mingenew 📄 New pages for Planning, Building, Elections & Current Projects 🚨 Road closures now listed on our Emergency Dashboard, with live weather & fire danger updates We're still fine-tuning things, so if there's something you can't find or info doesn't look quite right, we’d love your feedback to help us continually improve. 👉 Check it out now: https://mingenew.wa.gov.au #Mingenew #WebsiteUpdate #LiveLocalLoveLocal #MingenewShire

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👩‍🌾👨‍🎓👷👨‍🏭👩‍🎨 Ever thought about becoming a voice for your community? Nominations for Council are opening soon – and you don’t need to be a political expert or long-time local to make a difference. If you care about Mingenew’s future, you’ve already got what it takes. Being an Elected Member means: ✔️ Having a say in local decisions that shape our town ✔️ Gaining leadership skills and professional development ✔️ Helping to grow the place you call home Whether you're passionate about youth, sport, small business, farming, or families – your perspective matters. Council works best when it reflects our whole community. 💡 MYTH: “I’m not experienced enough” ✅ FACT: Council is made up of everyday people who care – training and support is provided, everyone is gaining experience along the way! 📅 Find out what’s involved and key nomination dates at: 🔗 mingenew.wa.gov.au/shire-and-staff/elections Stand up. Speak out. Shape Mingenew. #MingenewCouncil #GetInvolved #CommunityLeadership #LocalVoicesMatter

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