Shire News

At its Ordinary Council meeting on 14 December 2022, Council endorsed a Report, the Local Heritage Survey and Heritage List, prepared by Heritage Consultant. Laura Gray that identifies and prioritizes places of local heritage significance within the Shire of Mingenew. A copy of the endorsed documents are provided below: Local Heritage Survey 2022 Report Appendix 1 - Local Heritage Survey… read more

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5:00pm on Friday, 9 December 2022 in the Council Chambers in accordance with Regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996.   The purpose of this meeting will be to consider two applications from CBH seeking approval for the temporary use of Lot 4 Eleanor Street, Mingenew (Shire-owned) and… read more

BUSH FIRES REGULATIONS 1954 - Regulation 38A - notice to ban the use of engines, vehicles, plant or machinery likely to cause a bush fire during the restricted and prohibited burning times. I, Murray Thomas an authorised Bush Fire Control Officer of the Shire of Mingenew hereby declare a ban on the use or operation of engines, vehicles, plant or… read more

CBH has made application to Council for the temporary use of vacant land on Eleanor Street between the old Railway Station and Mingenew Tyre Service. The purpose for this use will be similar to previous occasions, for the temporary storage of lupins and would require CBH to, as a minimum, manage the site in the following way: the area be… read more

Please note that there will be no changes to residential and commercial rubbish collection services over the Christmas and New Year period (240L bins). To ensure your bin is collected have your bin out on the verge by 6 am on collection day. read more

The Shire of Mingenew has received from Energy Resources seeking to establish temporary workers accommodation camps upon the following locations in association with their Exploration Drilling Program within Petroleum Licence EP368 managed separately under the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967: main camp – Lot 435 Mooriary Road; drill camp – Lot 433 Mooriary Road; & drill camp –… read more

The Shire of Mingenew is partnering with Storytowns on creating podcasts for our shire. We are looking to connect with locals who have a wealth of knowledge about our shire and have stories about our history and community that the Storytowns team would be interested in! "What is a podacast?" you might say! A podcast is an audio programme, just… read more

Message from the Shire President New Elected Member – Cr Alex Pearse As no nominations were received at both the October 2021 Ordinary Local Government Election and a subsequent Extraordinary Election for an Elected Member vacancy on the Shire, Council has appointed Alex Pearse, upon his acceptance, to this position. This appointment was undertaken in accordance with the procedural requirements… read more

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 4:00 pm on Monday, 20 July 2022 in the Council Chambers in accordance with Regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996.   The purpose of this meeting will be to: Considerations of Tenders Elected Member Appointment Adopting the 2022/23 Budget.   Agendas and minutes of the meeting will… read more

The Shire of Mingenew is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Matt Fanning to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).   At a Special Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, 5 July 2022, Council received and endorsed the recommendations of the CEO Recruitment Panel to appoint Mr Fanning.   Matt has over 30 years local government experience, working… read more

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5:00pm on Tuesday, 5 July 2022 in the Council Chambers in accordance with Regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996.   The purpose of this meeting will be to consider the appointment of a CEO based on recommendation from the CEO Recruitment Panel and to confirm the employment… read more

Message from the Shire President As we say farewell to our outgoing CEO Nils Hay, I would like to thank Nils for his contribution to our community. His leadership throughout the pandemic and Seroja was outstanding. Nils leaves us with our Shire’s compliance and regulatory position in top order. Whilst some consider our roads and town ambiance aren't what they… read more