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Do you know someone or a group who has made an outstanding contribution to our Community? The Shire of Wickepin Community Awards is an opportunity to share their stories and celebrate them. Nominations close 4:00pm Friday 7 November 2025.

The Wickepin Waste Facility new open hours come into affect today, the 1st October 2025.

The Restricted Burning Period will commence on 1 October 2025 and remain in effect until 31 October 2025. The Prohibited Burning Period will then begin on 1 November 2025.

Addition of Lodging House Fees as well as increase to the Albert Facey House fees 2025/2026.

In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995 section 5.25 the Shire of Wickepin amends the date of the October 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting to Monday 20 October 2025, with the time to remain unchanged (commencing 3.30pm).

The Shire of Wickepin is holding an election by postal vote on Saturday, 18 October 2025 to fill vacancies in the offices of Council as listed below.

The Shire of Wickepin is asking residents to report mosquito issues in their area. Your feedback will help us identify problem areas so we can take appropriate action as per our Mosquito Management Plan.

Written submissions are invited on the proposed Parking and Parking Facilities Amendment Local Law 2025.

The Shire of Wickepin's 2025 Ordinary Election will be held on Saturday, 18 October 2025 to fill 4 vacancies on Council.

An Ordinary Postal Election will be held on Saturday, 18 October 2025 in the Shire of Wickepin to fill the following vacancies: District 4 Councillors 4 year terms. Nominations Open on Thursday, 28 August 2025. Nominations Close at 4:00pm Thursday, 4 September 2025. Nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer: • at any time during the above period by arrangement; or • between 2:00pm and 4:00pm Thursday, 4 September 2025 (close of nominations) at the Shire of Wickepin, 77 Wogolin Road, WICKEPIN.

Notice is hereby given that a Special Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday 27 August 2025 in the Shire of Wickepin Chambers, 77 Wogolin Road, Wickepin commencing at 3.00pm.

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government elections on 18 October 2025 if you live in or are an owner or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of Wickepin.

Council seeks expressions of interest from qualified persons to manage the Wickepin Swimming Pool on a continual basis ranging from the 1 November – 31st March every year.

The Shire of Wickepin is seeking public comment on our Draft Local Planning Strategy. This is your opportunity to have your say about the future of the district.

The next Local Government ordinary election will be held on Saturday 18th October 2025. This year, the Shire of Wickepin will have four (4) Councillor vacancies, each for a four-year term.

The Shire of Wickepin is looking at adopting our Growth Strategy and wants your feedback and comments. This document is to assist in the development of our townsites and population going into the future.

Public comment is invited on draft Local Planning Policy 103.7 - Wind Farm and Renewable Energy Facility

The Shire of Wickepin is seeking Expressions of Interest from residents interested in the position of Backup/Relief Swimming Pool Manager during periods when the current Swimming Pool Manager is unable to act in this position due to sickness or leave of absence from their duties.

The shire of Wickepin invites expressions of interest for experienced professionals to join its Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee as Independent Members, in the position of Presiding Member and Deputy Presiding Member. This committee supports the Shire in fulfilling its responsibilities for oversight in areas such as internal external audits, financial reporting and risk management in compliance with the Local Government Act 1995 and associated regulations.

In accordance with section 3.12(6) of the Local Government Act 1995, public notice is hereby given that the Shire of Wickepin has resolved to adopt the Shire of Wickepin Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2024.

COMMUNITY GRANTS - NOW OPEN - Have you got a great idea for your Community Group?

The Shire of Wickepin is pleased to announce the appointment of David Burton as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Written expressions of interests are required to be submitted by the 12th March 2025 for the lease of portion of land Lot 9001, Curlew Way, Wickepin - Known as "English Land Estate" for cropping purposes.

In accordance with section 5.27 of the Local Government Act 1995 the Shire of Wickepin invites electors to attend the Annual General Meeting of Electors.

A great opportunity has arisen for a community focused and strategic Local Government Executive to join the Shire of Wickepin as their new Chief Executive Officer to support the vision of the Shire.

Heatwave and Storm warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for Lower West and Central Wheatbelt from Monday 20th January - Wednesday 22nd January 2025.

The Shire of Wickepin is seeking a competent and enthusiastic Customer Service Officer to join our team on a 12 month Maternity Relief period.