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It is hereby notified for public information that the Chief Executive Officer, under Delegated Authority of the Shire of Westonia agrees to the temporary closure of Part of Wolfram Street, Westonia in accordance with the Road Traffic (Events on Roads) Regulations 1991 and Sections 3.50, 3.50 (a) and 3.51 of the Local Government Act 1995.

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

 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.

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

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

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

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:

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 .

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

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

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

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

 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.

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:

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.  

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

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.

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.

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. 

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