Rates Reminder – Due Friday, 21 August 2026 A friendly reminder that rates are due this Friday, 21 August 2026. By this date, ratepayers will need to pay either: • The first instalment, if you have chosen to pay by instalments; or • Payment in full, if you are paying your rates in one payment. 💳 Payment can be made using the BPAY details on your rate notice, over the phone, or in person at the Shire office. Please note that if the required instalment amount or payment in full is not received by the due date, the outstanding balance will incur daily penalty interest unless you hold a valid concession. If you are unable to pay in full or meet the minimum first instalment amount by the due date, please contact Shire staff on (08) 9928 1102 or rates@mingenew.wa.gov.au before Friday, 21 August to discuss alternative payment arrangements. Need another copy of your rates notice? Please contact the Shire office by phone or email and our team will be happy to assist.

🚲 HAVE YOUR SAY – GERALDTON & MID WEST 2050 REGIONAL CYCLING STRATEGY The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure is developing an updated Geraldton and Mid West 2050 Regional Cycling Strategy, and we want to make sure the needs of our local community are heard. The strategy will help shape the long-term future of bike riding and active transport across the Mid West, including future cycling connections and infrastructure, and will help guide funding decisions and priorities for future projects. 📍 Mingenew Drop-In Session 📅 Friday, 21 August ⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm 📌 Between the Shire Office and Town Hall Drop by anytime between 10am and 2pm to learn more about the strategy, speak with the project team and have your say about what cycling and active transport should look like in and around Mingenew. 💻 Can’t make it on the day? You can still have your say by completing the short online survey here: https://www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au/geraldton-and-mid-west-2050-regional-cycling-strategy Submissions close 3 September 2026. Whether you ride regularly, occasionally, or simply have ideas about safer and better connections around our community and the Mid West, your local knowledge is valuable! 🚲

http://www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au

Geraldton and Mid West 2050 Regional Cycling Strategy

Have your say We want to know your local travel needs and…

It's the last Winter Sports home game for the season – and there's no better place to spend your Saturday than Mingenew! 🏉🏐🏑 Saturday 22 August 📍 Mingenew Recreation Centre 🆚 Carnamah/Perenjori Whether you're a local, returning home for the weekend, or just looking for a great country day out, we'd love to see you. Come and experience: 🌾 Some of the best sporting views in the Midwest 👏 Great sportsmanship and community spirit ☕ Delicious canteen food and those legendary country afternoon teas 💙 A welcoming atmosphere where everyone is part of the action Bring the family, catch up with friends, cheer on the home teams and help us celebrate the final home fixture of the winter sports season. See you at the Rec Centre on Saturday 22 August!

UPDATE - the clinic is now open as the bees have moved on and decided this was not their forever home 😅 Please be advised the Mingenew Health Clinic is currently closed due to a bee infestation at the front door 🐝🐝🐝. We encourage visitors to stay clear of the area until further notice. WACHS are currently working to arrange their removal and will advise once it is safe to access. Should you need non-urgent health advice, please contact Health Direct on 1800 022 222. For emergencies please contact '000'.