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Mingenew offers affordable living in the heart of the Midwest. With a charming primary school, daycare services and a vibrant, friendly community, it’s the perfect place to live, work, and invest.

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STORYTOWNS APP

As part of our commitment to promoting Mingenew and encouraging visitors to explore our town, we’re excited to offer our very own audio guide packed with interesting facts and contemporary stories. As you drive into Mingenew, the Storytowns guide will automatically play. It’s free and easy to use, so download the app and explore the hidden gems of our town!

We'll See You In Mingenew!

Download our visitors map and find out where to eat, what to see, and where to stay.

2 November 2026

📢 Council update: Community Benefit Fund At the October Ordinary Council Meeting, Council allocated $100,000 from the Community Benefit Fund towards upgrading the Mingenew Town Hall. Council also approved changes to the Fund’s policy to strengthen governance and widen the ways money can come into the Fund, including contributions from the community, stakeholders and investors. Next, the Shire will investigate the full cost of Town Hall repairs and restoration, and look at fitting out the Turf Club Pavilion office to host fitness and gym classes. Swipe through for the details 👉

2 November 2026

📢 Council update: Belisama construction camp At the October Ordinary Council Meeting, Council granted planning approval for a temporary workforce camp to support construction of Hancock Energy’s Belisama Gas Processing Facility. The camp will house up to 400 workers on Yandanooka West Road, Milo, for construction only. Approval is limited to four years and comes with conditions covering road use, traffic and construction management, wastewater and waste disposal. Once the project is complete, expected in 2029, the site must be rehabilitated. Swipe through for the details 👉

2 November 2026

📢 Council update: New permit fee for works on reserves From 16 November 2026, a $100 permit fee will apply to works within road reserves and Shire-managed reserves. This includes service installations, excavations and road crossings. Council approved the fee at the October Ordinary Council Meeting to recover the cost of assessing applications, so ratepayers aren’t carrying it alone. It also helps the Shire manage works safely as development, mining and infrastructure activity increases across the district. Swipe through for the details 👉

31 October 2026

🌟 Join the Team at the Shire of Mingenew We're on the lookout for a Rates & Finance Officer. If you're organised, enjoy working with people and numbers, and want to be part of a team that makes a difference to the local community, we'd love to hear from you. The role can be offered full-time or part-time (minimum 24 hours per week), making it a great opportunity for candidates seeking flexibility. For more information and to apply, visit: 👉 https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/shire-and-council/vacancies/ Applications close 9:00am Monday 16 November 2026.

Our Community

Mingenew has essentially three basic ingredients. Economically, we are an agricultural powerhouse and the southern hemisphere’s largest grain facilitator. Aesthetically we are surrounded by breathtaking breakaway country, with fantastic flat-top ridges and, during WA’s wildflower season, we are arguably its most sought-after destination.

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