Shire News

A public consultation session is being held to discuss the Mingenew Supermarket and potential options for its future ownership and operations. Council would like to see ongoing service delivery for our community and wants feedback from residents and patrons to help to inform next steps. Venue: Mingenew Recreation Centre Date: Friday 10 June 2022 Time: From 5.00pm For more information, contact… read more

The Shire will be holding an Extraordinary Election on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 to fill the office of Elected Member, following the resignation of Cr Gavin Pearse, for the remainder of his four-year term; with the term expiring 18 October 2025. Call for Nominations Nominations Open on Monday 30 May 2022 Nominations Close at 4:00pm on Monday 6 June 2022… read more

Message from the Shire President There are two major recruitment activities taking place at the moment. The first is the recruitment of a new Chief Executive Officer, as Nils Hay finishes up with us and moves to his new role as CEO at the Mid West Development Commission in Geraldton. I want to congratulate Nils on his new role, and… read more

Applications are now open for the best job in Local Government - CEO of the Shire of Mingenew! For more information click here. To be considered for the CEO position, applicants must address the Selection Criteria as detailed in the Application Package. To obtain a copy of the package, please contact Laura Russo, Business Liaison Manager at LO-GO Appointments on… read more

A Special Council Meeting has been called for 4.00pm on Monday 2 May 2022. The meeting will consider the position description, selection criteria and draft contract to be used in the recruitment of a new Shire CEO. An agenda is available here. read more

The Shire recognises that housing shortages are causing challenges for local businesses and residents. As part of an investigation into options to try to address a shortage of local housing, the Shire is conducting a survey to get a better idea of what current demand exists. If you are considering buying, building or renting housing in Mingenew or, if you’re… read more

KEY MESSAGES FOR MID-WEST REGION THURSDAY 24MARCH - 11.45am Given the reducing risk the system is posing, further updates will only be provided should the situation change significantly for the worse. LATEST BOM WEATHER UPDATE Intensity: tropical low, sustained winds near the centre of 55 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 85 kilometres per hour. Location: within 45 kilometres… read more

Do you need your dog or cat microchipped? WA Contract Ranger Services can now microchip when they come to Mingenew. Payment is required upfront and is cash only. Call the Shire on 9928 1102 to enquire or to book your cat or dog to be microchipped. Please make sure you are available and at your house on the date you’ve… read more

Please note that during the Easter and ANZAC Day period: Regular 240L rubbish bin collection will occur on Mondays as normal (for both Easter Monday and ANZAC Day) Skip bin collection will take place on Saturday 16 April instead of Good Friday (15 April) The Mingenew transfer station will be closed on Good Friday (15 April) but otherwise open regular… read more

Do you have, or are you planning to have, workers attend your property to carry out repairs or reconstruction works as a result of damage sustained during Tropical Cyclone Seroja? Or do you have seasonal farmhands who would ordinarily stay onsite but can no longer do so, due to damage caused by the Seroja? Under the jointly funded Commonwealth and… read more