Shire News

Community Assistance Scheme Round 2 2021-2022

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

Council Update December 2021

Message from the Shire President What a year it has been - COVID restrictions, a cyclone, a busy tourist season, widespread labour shortages and a (so far) bumper harvest to cap it all off! I would like to once again commend our community, who pulled together during this year’s challenges – and continue to support each other as the rebuilding… read more

Council Update November 2021

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

Council Update September 2021

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

Community Cropping Leases Expressions of Interest

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

Audit & Risk Committee – Independent Member EoI

About the Role The Shire of Mingenew is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified independent member for its Audit and Risk Committee. The Shire of Mingenew Audit and Risk Committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to Council regarding financial management, risk management, internal controls, legislative compliance, internal and external audit planning and reporting. Full details are available in… read more

Mingenew Bank Building Expression of Interest Campaign

Overview The bank building is located at 50 Midlands Road, Mingenew directly in front of the Post Office and Community Resource Centre. The space is ground floor level and consists of main area with one built-in office space, kitchenette and toilet.  The area is approximately 45m2.  It is intended the building will be leased as is.  The building was originally… read more

Extraordinary Election – Call for Nominations

Nominations are called for the Local Government Extraordinary Election to be held Monday, 13 December 2021 to fill the remaining (one) 4-year term vacancy, after insufficient nominees were received in the 2021 Ordinary Election.   Any person who is an Australian Citizen over the age of 18 years, who is an elector of the district and is not disqualified under… read more

Special Council Meeting – 20 October 2021

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5:30pm on Wednesday, 20 October 2021 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: Swear in new Elected Members in accordance with s.2.29 of the Local Government Act 1995 Conduct the Election for the… read more

Resealing of Phillip Street and Car Parks

Resealing of the full length of Phillip Street and construction of new (redesigned) car parking in front of the Silver Chain and Day Care Centre/Playgroup is anticipated to commence on Tuesday, 28 September 2021. The timing is to coincide with school holidays so as to minimise any impact the works might have on the Primary School and Day Care Centre,… read more

Skate park Workshops and Urban Art

We have limited spaces available for 2 x 3 hour workshops for children 10 years and older to assist in the painting of designs on our refurbished skate park.  See here for details.  Public Notice read more

Council Update August 2021

Message from the Shire President The tourist season is in full swing, with visitors once again flocking to our town – and the region – to enjoy what is one of the best wildflower seasons in years. Council, this month, awarded the lease of the Mingenew Tourist Centre to the Mingenew CRC and I commend the CRC team and their… read more

Community Assistance Grants

The Community Assistance Grants Round 1 for 2021-2022 has now been extended to Wednesday 30th September 2021.  Funding up to $5,000 is available cash/in kind or a combination  of both for projects. Community Assistance Scheme Application Round 1. You can find more information here. read more

10 Year Shared Path Plan

The Shire is in the process of preparing a 10 year cycle-walking path plan. You can view a draft layout for the plan here. As part of this process, we'd love to get your feedback on how you currently use - or would use - our path network. Please complete this survey to provide your feedback. If you'd prefer hard… read more