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Picture: Westonia
Westonia A vibrant community lifestyle! “Step back in time” Westonia a remarkable, modern yet historic, feel. It is an impressive and unique project designed to preserve the heritage of the town. Read More 
Picture: EDNA MAY GOLDMINE WESTONIA
EDNA MAY GOLDMINE WESTONIA The opportunity to view a working mine site in action and the chance of watching a blast keep the Lookout firmly on the local must do list. The Lookout is located just off Warrachuppin Road on the northern edge of the townsite and provides great views of an operating open pit gold mine For more information and Blast times contact the Shire office on (08) 90467063 during office hours Read More 
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Hood-Penn Museum The Hood-Penn Museum in Westonia is the result of an extremely generous donation of a large historical collection from the Hood-Penn family who previously owned the Burracoppin Store. Read More 
Picture: Adventure Elachbutting
Adventure Elachbutting Elachbutting Rock is a massive granite outcrop, a very popular camping spot for 4x4 wheel clubs and for locals. It has a spectacular colourful wave similar to Hyden’s Wave Rock with the added beauty of ‘Monty’s Pass’, a 30m tunnel caused by a rock slide. An echoing cave similar to an amphitheatre is close by. The 6km track around the rock with its dense trees and shrubs hide many interesting species of flora. The east side is renowned for its masses of Donkey Orchids at the base to the rock. Read More 

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Council Controlled,   Standpipes
Council Controlled,   Standpipes

Council resolved at its July meeting to install two (2) solar powered standpipe controllers with the purpose of achieving better cost recovery for water taken from a Council provided facilities and reduce the misuse of water by outside users. The problem with the standpipe usage within the Shire at present, is the misuse of water by outside users such as contractors and non-residents.

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Council Controlled Standpipes
Council Controlled Standpipes IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE TO LANDHOLDERS AND CONTRACTORS Water Corporation New Pricing Policy for...
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REVIEW OF REGIONAL FIXED STANDPIPES FOR THE SHIRE OF WESTONIA
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Work is underway to upgrade Carrabin Station on Transwa’s Prospector route.
Work is underway to upgrade Carrabin Station on Transwa’s Prospector route. The new Carrabin Station, 650m east of the existing station, will be fully compliant with...
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"WESTONIA IN BLOOM" The wildflowers are here & it looks like it's going to be a spectacular season!
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Diligence in Safety Awards
Diligence in Safety Awards The Shire of Westonia was recently awarded the Diligence in Safety Award at the recent WALGA Local...
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Annual Budget 2018-19
Annual Budget 2018-19 We are pleased to release this year’s budget which is aligned with what you told us is important to ...
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SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL 27th July 2018
SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL 27th July 2018 Notice is hereby given that the Shire President of the Shire of Westonia, in accordance with the...
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY DIFFERENTIAL RATES 2018/2019 Pursuant to Section 6.33 and 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given to...
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Notice of public advertisement of proposed Road Dedication
Notice of public advertisement of proposed Road Dedication Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Section 58 of the Land Administration...
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Welcome to Westonia

Located in Western Australia's Wheatbelt, 316 kilometres east of Perth, 306 kilometres west of Kalgoorlie and 55 kilometres east of Merredin the Shire of Westonia is renowned for its stunning natural woodlands, breathtaking granite outcrops, beautiful wildflowers and vast open skies.

The shire population consists of approximately 277 people spread across an area of 3,268 square kilometres and includes the towns of Walgoolan, Carrabin, Warralakin and the main centre Westonia. Westonia's main industries are broadacre wheat and sheep farming, and gold mining.