Shire News

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

The Shire is assisting the WA Health Department to distribute free Pulse Oximeters to eligible people, should they be needed for the COVID Care at Home program. Who Is Eligible: Non-Aboriginal people over 65 Aboriginal people over 50 Pregnant women How Do I Get One? Eligible people can collect their free pulse oximeter from the Shire office during business hours… read more

The Shire Administration Office and Depot will be closed on Monday 14 March 2022. We will be reopening 8.30am on Tuesday 15 March. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Urgent Matters Please contact our after-hours service on 08 9928 1102. For life-threatening emergencies, contact 000. read more

The Shires in the North Midlands Region are in the process of developing a Regional Club Development Plan for the benefit of all sporting clubs in the region.  You are invited to attend a workshop to be held Wednesday 30th March at 5.30pm at the Mingenew Rec Centre.  If you cannot attend the workshop please feel free to complete the… read more

Message from the Shire President It’s with a heavy heart that I open this year’s first newsletter with Council’s deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of one of our own. Following a tragic incident last week, we are working to support all those affected and ensure that such events cannot be repeated. It also serves as a reminder… read more

The Shire of Mingenew can confirm that, on the afternoon of 16 February 2022, an incident occurred which resulted in the terrible loss of one of our team. Our deepest condolences are with their family and loved ones at this time. The matter was promptly reported to the relevant authorities, and we will be assisting with any resulting investigation to… read more

Expressions of Interest are now open for the lease of the Mingenew Tourist Centre, closing at 5:00pm on Wednesday 9 February 2022.  The building will be made available for an individual, group, business or organisation to lease.  An EOI can be submitted for: Lease of building to deliver tourist and visitor services Lease of building for alternative use Delivery of… read more

An Annual General Meeting of Electors is scheduled to be held on Monday, 7 February 2022 in the Council Chambers, 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew, commencing at 5:30pm.   The purpose of the meeting and order of business for matters to be discussed at the meeting are firstly, the contents of the 2020/21 Annual Report and then any other general business.… read more

Community Assistance Grants 2022-2023 is now open. Funding for local community projects is available up to $8,000 cash, in-kind, or a combination of both. Quick response grants are available for up to $3,000. For more information contact Margaret Rowe or email at cdo@mingenew.wa.gov.au.   read more

Message from the Shire President This month again I welcome a new Councillor to the Shire, with Jon Holmes elected unopposed in the recent Extraordinary Election. Council once again has a full complement and I look forward to working with them all over the coming two years. The coming period is potentially one of change for the Local Government Sector,… read more

Message from the Shire President The Local Government election has been and gone. Firstly, I would like to thank my fellow Councillors for returning me to the role of Shire President. I would also like to congratulate Councillor Justin Bagley who has been elected as my Deputy. In Mingenew we had three vacant seats and two nominations. I would like… read more

Date of Issue:                    19 October 2021 Closing Date & Time:       9am Monday, 29 November 2021 Lodgement Address:       governance@mingenew.wa.gov.au More Information:          2021 Community Cropping Leases EOI Information Pack Background and Overview The Rifle Range Reserve and Airport Reserve have historically been leased by the Shire to local community groups to be managed and cropped as a fundraiser… read more