Shire News

Major Land Transaction (GROH houses) – Invitation to Comment
The Shire of Mingenew is proposing to commence a major housing project that includes the construction and lease of 2 x residential homes for GROH . This business plan has been separated and amended from the previous business case advertised.   A business plan has been developed by the Shire of Mingenew for the proposed development and is available from… read more

Special Council Meeting – 16 July 2025
A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5:00pm on Wednesday, 16 July 2025 in the Council Chambers in accordance with Regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996. The purpose of this meeting is to consider: The imposition of fees & charges relating to the hire of Midlands Road Office (former Expo Office); and Offer from… read more

2025 Mingenew Races – Cancelled
Our community shares the Turf Club’s disappointment that the 2025 Mingenew Races event has been cancelled. The Shire works diligently and in close collaboration with the Mingenew Turf Club to prepare the track for this beloved event. Correspondence has been issued to the Minister for Local Government, Minister for the Midwest and Minister for Gaming and Racing, seeking a meeting… read more

Special Council Meeting – 19 March 2025 at 1pm
A Special Meeting of Council is called for Wednesday, 19 March 2025 in the Council Chambers, Victoria Street, Mingenew, commencing at 1:00pm, in accordance with s.5.25 of the Local Government Act 1995. The purpose of the meeting is to consider: Commencing a major land transaction process for essential worker and aged person accommodation and delegating authority to the CEO to… read more

Special Council Meeting – 29 Jan 2025
A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5:00pm on Wednesday, 29 January 2025 in the Council Chambers in accordance with Regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996. The purpose of this meeting is to consider: A variation to the Road User, Contribution and Upgrade Agreement with Terra Mining, seeking to extend the existing agreement to… read more

Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban – 20 January 2025
*** Effective 7pm, the HVMB is lifted in the Shire of Mingenew*** A Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been implemented in the Shire of Mingenew effective immediately at 8:45am) Monday, 20 January 2025. A Total fire Ban has also been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, more information on TFB is available at www.emergency.wa.gov.au. This will… read more

Mingenew Town Hall Project
Council have resolved, at its 12 December 2024 Ordinary Council meeting, to renovate and upgrade the Mingenew Town Hall, subject to sufficient funds being generated from external sources. As noted in the report, it is estimated that the cost of restoration (to a minimal standard) is $1.56m - $2.15m, and a full restoration estimate is $3-4m (capital costs only). Inclusions… read more

Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban – 29 Dec 2024
*** Update - Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban lifted 5:00pm***   A Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been implemented in the Shire of Mingenew Sunday, 29 December 2024. This will be reviewed throughout the day and an update provided through SMS and Facebook. read more

Notice requiring payment of outstanding rates or service charges
In accordance with Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire provides notice of the requirement for payment of outstanding rates or service charges as follows: Michael James Wasley for 7 (Lot 5) Bride Street, Mingenew - Form 4 attached Malcolm Dennis Jackson for 20 (Lot 169) Linthorne Street, Mingenew - Form 4 attached Within three (3) months… read more

Annual Meeting of Electors 2025 and Annual Report 23/24
An Annual General Meeting of Electors is to be held on Wednesday, 5 February 2025 in the Council Chambers, 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew, commencing at 5:00pm.   The purpose of the meeting and order of business for matters to be discussed at the meeting are firstly, the contents of the 2023/24 Annual Report and then any other general business.  … read more

Council Meeting Dates 2025
Please note the Ordinary Council Meeting Dates for 2025: Council Meeting Dates 2025 January 2025 – Nil 19 February 2025 30 April 2025 18 June 2025 20 August 2025 15 October 2025 19 November 2025 10 December 2025 All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew and will commence at 5pm, unless otherwise advised.… read more

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2024-2029
The Shire's Disability access and Inclusion Plan 2024-2029 was adopted by Council at the 12 December Ordinary Council Meeting. To access a copy of the Plan by clicking the link below or contact us on (08)9928 1102 to obtain a copy in alternative formats. Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2024-2029 PDF or HTML. read more

Disability Survey Results
We can now share the results of our Disability Access and Inclusion Survey! Thank you to those who took the time to respond. We had 23 responses, 8 of whom reported living with a disability and 4 indicated they provide informal care to someone with disability. To view the full results click here. A key priority issue for respondents was… read more