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The Wheatbelt East Regional Organisation of Council (WEROC) is seeking to engage a suitably qualified Consultant to perform the role of part-time Executive Officer.

Notice is hereby given for the closure of the Shire of Westonia Administration Office during the Christmas/New Year holiday break.

Total Fire Ban (TFB) in the Shire of Westonia until Midnight Tuesday 19th November 19

The Road Ribbon for Road Safety® campaign is a community-based road safety initiative which enables people to directly contribute to road safety over the Christmas / New Year holiday period.

Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS) (“Ramelius”, “the Company”) is pleased to advise that the revised Clearing Permit application for the Greenfinch open pit project, adjacent to the Company’s Edna May gold operation in Western Australia, has been granted by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (“DMIRS”). The actual commencement of clearing activities remains subject to a 21-day public advertising period and approval of a suitable offset proposal.

It is hereby notified for public information that the ordinary meeting of Council scheduled for Thursday 17 October 2019 will now be held Thursday 24 October 201

The Shire of Westonia invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Swimming Pool Manager at the Westonia Swimming Pool.

At the close of nominations on 12th September 2019 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:-

Nominations open on Thursday 5 September 2019 and close at 4pm on Thursday 12 September.

You can get an ‘Enrolment Eligibility Claim’ form from any local government office.

Central Wheatbelt MP Mia Davies has called on the McGowan Government to fast-track approval for a Westonia mine expansion or risk losing more local jobs.

Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS) (“Ramelius”, “the Company”) wishes to advise shareholders of further delays to the approvals process for the proposed Greenfinch open pit immediately adjacent to the Company’s Edna May Gold Mine in Western Australia

Environment Minister Stephen Dawson has rejected Ramelius Resources’ expansion of a Wheatbelt gold mine worth an estimated $115 million and providing 100 jobs to protect a rare native plant.

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 2019/2020

The Shire of Westonia is conducting a review of its system of representation and invites public participation in the review.

It is hereby notified for public information that the ordinary meeting of Council scheduled for Thursday 18 April 2019 will now be held on Tuesday 16 April 2019, at the Westonia

Council is currently inviting submissions for the coming 2019/20 Budget. Submissions will be accepted until the 30th April 19 for the financial year commencing 1st July 2019. Council generally adopts the 2019/20 Budget at a special meeting of Council taking place in early July.

Read about what we got up to Last Financial Year.

The Shire of Westonia hereby gives notice that the following dates, times and places of its Ordinary Meetings for the 2019 calendar year.

The Westonia Memorial Swimming Pool will open for the 2018/19 season on Thursday, 1 November 2018.

IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE TO LANDHOLDERS AND CONTRACTORS Water Corporation New Pricing Policy for Council Owned Fixed 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.

Water Corporation will be implementing a new management and billing structure from the 1st July 2019 and information about this change has been provided to the Shire of Westonia

The new Carrabin Station, 650m east of the existing station, will be fully compliant with Disability and Discrimination Act (DDA) standards.

The wildflowers are here & it looks like it's going to be a spectacular season!