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2025 Ordinary Local Government Election Results
Posted 05 September 2025 2025 Ordinary Local Government Election Results

At the close of nominations on Thursday 4th September 2025 the following nominations were received for the three, four year term, vacancies in the office of Councillor on the Council of the Shire of Westonia

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINARY ELECTION CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Posted 21 August 2025 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINARY ELECTION CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

An Ordinary In Person Election will be held on Saturday, 18 October 2025 in the Shire of Westonia to fill the following vacancies

SHIRE OF WESTONIA TENDERS-25/26
Posted 19 August 2025 SHIRE OF WESTONIA TENDERS-25/26

The Shire of Westonia invites tenders for the following • Tender 1 25/26 – Single Persons Accommodation • Tender 2 25/26 – Bitumen & Aggregate Products • Tender 3 25/26 – Wheel Loader (including trade)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINARY ELECTION - CLOSE OF ENROLMENTS
Posted 05 August 2025 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINARY ELECTION - CLOSE OF ENROLMENTS

CLOSE OF ENROLMENTS Shire of Westonia ROLL CLOSE: 5:00pm Friday, 22 August 2025 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 Westonia.

POSITION VACANCY- HORTICULTURALIST/GARDENER
Posted 08 July 2025 POSITION VACANCY- HORTICULTURALIST/GARDENER

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Horticulture/Gardener to play a key role in the maintenance and management of the Shire’s extensive landscapes and community gardens.

POSITION VACANCY- SWIMMING POOL MANAGER
Posted 08 July 2025 POSITION VACANCY- SWIMMING POOL MANAGER

The Shire of Westonia invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Swimming Pool Manager at the refurbished Westonia Swimming Pool. The pool season runs from the start of October until the end of April each year.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY DIFFERENTIAL RATES 2025/2026
Posted 23 May 2025 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY DIFFERENTIAL RATES 2025/2026

Pursuant to Section 6.33 and 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given to ratepayers of the intention of the Shire of Westonia to impose the following differential and minimum rates for the 2025/2026 rating year.

CHANGE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATE
Posted 09 May 2025 CHANGE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATE

Public Notice is hereby Given the May Ordinary Meeting of Council scheduled for Thursday 15th May 2025

𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐎𝐘𝐎𝐓𝐀
Posted 06 May 2025 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐎𝐘𝐎𝐓𝐀 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐑 𝐋𝐂𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐕𝟔

Council are seeking tenders for the Outright Purchase of the following vehicle under Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995

PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE  COMMUNITY EVENT PART KAOLIN
Posted 31 March 2025 PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE COMMUNITY EVENT PART KAOLIN STREET WESTONIA

Please be advised that as per S3.50 of the Local Government Act the Council have resolved to temporarily close a section

PUBLIC NOTICE CHANGE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATE
Posted 04 March 2025 PUBLIC NOTICE CHANGE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATE

 Public Notice is hereby Given the March Ordinary Meeting of Council scheduled for Thursday 20th March 2025, will now be held on Thursday 27th March 2025 commencing at 4.00pm. Public Question time will commence at 4.05pm and limited to 15 minutes.

Seeking a Rural Community Paramedic
Posted 25 February 2025 Seeking a Rural Community Paramedic

The idyllic town of Westonia, located in the Eastern Wheatbelt, is seeking the services of either a practising and/or retiring health professional to join our rural community as a first responder or Paramedic. Having promoted Westonia as a lifestyle village attracting many retirees to the town has made Health Care a priority for the community

NOTICE OF VARIATION OF THE PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD
Posted 14 February 2025 NOTICE OF VARIATION OF THE PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD

Section 17 (7)  of the Bush Fires Act 1954 enables Local Government to vary the Prohibited Burning Period due to seasonal conditions.

Westonia Shire secures Lotterywest Grant towards the development of the
Posted 05 February 2025 Westonia Shire secures Lotterywest Grant towards the development of the Westonia Community Hub and expansion of the Historical Museum.

Shire of Westonia is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a grant of $363,248 from Lotterywest.

POSITION VACANCY-PLANT OPERATOR - ROAD TRAIN
Posted 07 January 2025 POSITION VACANCY-PLANT OPERATOR - ROAD TRAIN

An excellent opportunity exists for a person with a skill set in Road Train side tipper operation experience to join Council’s outside work force. Requirements for the position include:

AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL REPORT 2023/24 & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF ELECTORS
Posted 20 December 2024 AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL REPORT 2023/24 & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF ELECTORS

The Annual Report of the Shire of Westonia for 2023/24 is available for inspection at the Shire Office, Wolfram Street Westonia during office hours or via the Shire Website www.westonia.wa.gov.au .

MEETING DATES AND TIMES 2025
Posted 20 December 2024 MEETING DATES AND TIMES 2025

The Shire of Westonia hereby gives notice that the following dates, times and places of its Ordinary Meetings for the 2025 calendar year.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) – INDEPENDENT MEMBER FOR AUDIT & RISK
Posted 20 December 2024 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) – INDEPENDENT MEMBER FOR AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE

The Shire of Westonia is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified independent member to join our Audit and Risk Committee

OUTRIGHT PURCHASE OF TOYOTA PRADO 2023
Posted 28 October 2024 OUTRIGHT PURCHASE OF TOYOTA PRADO 2023

Council are seeking tenders for the Outright Purchase of the following vehicle:

ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW 2024
Posted 16 October 2024 ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW 2024

OUTRIGHT PURCHASE OF TOYOTA RAV4
Posted 03 September 2024 OUTRIGHT PURCHASE OF TOYOTA RAV4

Council are seeking tenders for the Outright Purchase of the following vehicle:

Annual Budget - OUT NOW
Posted 20 August 2024 Annual Budget - OUT NOW

 The 2024-2025 budget has been based on an annual expenditure of $5mil This includes amounts received in the form of rates from the owners of properties with the Shire of Westonia.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY DIFFERENTIAL RATES 2024/2025
Posted 26 June 2024 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY DIFFERENTIAL RATES 2024/2025

Pursuant to Section 6.33 and 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given to ratepayers of the intention of the Shire of Westonia to impose the following differential and minimum rates for the 2024/2025 rating year. This rate is taking into consideration Council’s proposal at May meeting to impose a 5% rate increase:

LOCAL LAWS 2024
Posted 28 May 2024 LOCAL LAWS 2024

In accordance with s3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of Westonia gives public notice that the Council of the Shire of Westonia resolved on 16 May 2024 to commence making the following local laws for the district.  

𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑
Posted 22 May 2024 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐄𝐑

Council are seeking tenders for the Outright Purchase of the following Water Tanker:

Call for Submissions – Museum Expansion Project
Posted 22 May 2024 Call for Submissions – Museum Expansion Project

The Council at its May Ordinary meeting resolved to advertise its intention to undertake an expansion and procurement of the Museum, inviting public submissions to be considered at the next Council meeting.

📣Community Budget Submissions are now open!
Posted 08 May 2024 📣Community Budget Submissions are now open!

Council is currently inviting submissions for the coming 2024/25 Budget. Submissions will be accepted until the 20th May 2024 for the financial year commencing 1st July 2024. Council generally adopts the 2024/25 Budget at a special meeting of Council taking place in early July.

Community Health and Wellbeing Officer March 2024
Posted 27 March 2024 Community Health and Wellbeing Officer March 2024

Are you passionate about helping people? If so, we are looking for a passionate person to join the Community Development Team to assist us to improve community health and wellbeing as well as plan and deliver projects that meet needs of our growing community. 

Disposal of Property
Posted 25 March 2024 Disposal of Property

Property – Land & Residence Lot 127, No 37 Diorite Street Westonia.

SALE BY “EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST” FUEL TANKS
Posted 20 March 2024 SALE BY “EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST” FUEL TANKS

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