Shire News

2023 Council Meeting Dates
Council meetings are held bi-monthly on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:00pm in Council Chambers at 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew. Concept Forums are held monthly on the third Wednesday which includes a open public session between 5-5:30pm every second month (off month for Council meetings). Members of the public are welcome to attend. The meeting schedule for 2023… read more

Annual Report and Annual Meeting of Electors
An Annual General Meeting of Electors is scheduled to be held on Monday, 6 February 2023 in the Council Chambers, 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew, commencing at 5:00pm.   The purpose of the meeting and order of business for matters to be discussed at the meeting are firstly, the contents of the 2021/22 Annual Report and then any other general business.… read more

Local Heritage Survey and Planning Policy
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

Mingenew Town Hall Survey (NOW CLOSED)
The Shire is seeking your feedback and ideas to assist Council in determining a future strategy for the Town Hall to ensure we are working towards our vision: ‘Mingenew is a safe, inclusive and connected community with a thriving local economy that provides opportunity for all to succeed.’ We appreciate that the community has been consulted in the past, building… read more

Special Council Meeting – 9 December 2022
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

Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban – 7 December 2022
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 Temporary Storage Proposal
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

Shire Update November 2022
Day Care Upgrade Works The Shire, in consultation with community and industry stakeholders, have been continually working to secure Federal and State Government funding to support the upgrade of the Mingenew Day Care Centre. Whilst we continue to work on financial support, we are also liaising with Regional Early Education & Development Inc (REED) to establish the most cost-effective facility… read more

Proposed Temporary Workforce Accommodation
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

Storytowns Podcasts
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

Council Update August 2022
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

Notice of Special Meeting – 20 July 2022
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

Council Appoints New CEO
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