Shire News

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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