Shire News

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

Local Recovery Coordination Group

As the Shire's recovery process following Tropical Cyclone Seroja continues, we will be establishing a Local Recovery Coordination Group (LRCG). The LRCG will operate instead of the Shire's Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC). It is not a decision-making body, but will provide advice back to Council and help to inform regional recovery strategies as part of a community-led recovery process.… read more

LG Elections 2021 – Enrolments close 27 August

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government ordinary election on Saturday 16 October 2021 if you are an owner and/or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of Mingenew. Residents You are automatically enrolled to vote if you are on the State Electoral Roll as at 5.00 pm on Friday, 27 August 2021 (close… read more

Council Update July 2021

Message from the Shire President At its July Ordinary Meeting, Council adopted its budget for 2021/22. It’s a balanced, but big, budget this year with over $10m of, largely funded, road and bridge works. The budget has also been increased by some significant road and building repair items because of TC Seroja. Thankfully, many of these costs will be covered… read more

Drum Muster

2021 Drum Muster is on Tuesday 24th August 2021 between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm at Shire Depot #2 (on Mingenew-Morawa Road). Book NOW to reserve your time:  Phone the Shire Office 9928 1102 or email cdo@mingenew.wa.gov.au. More information available on www.drummuster.org.au. read more

Community Assistance Grants 2021-2022 Round 1

Applications for round 1 for the Community Assistance Scheme have now opened. Community Groups are invited to apply for these CAS grants for up to $5,000.00, either in cash, in-kind or both. If your group has a project in mind that requires some funding this could be the answer for you. Applications close 5.00pm 27th August 2021. For any further… read more