News

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is thrilled to announce that we’ve successfully secured a grant to introduce a photo printing service at the Wongan Hills Library and Community Resource Centre!

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu was proud to once again host Curtin University medical students as part of the Wheatbelt Medical Student Immersion Program. This initiative gave students a first-hand experience of rural healthcare while immersing them in regional community life.

This survey aims to collate the data to assist building the evidence base needed to formulate a feasibility study, with economic modelling and cost benefit analysis, with the intent to inform the development of a business case for future funding opportunities for regional housing investment.

The Thank a Volunteer Day event was a fantastic success, bringing together our amazing community members to celebrate and appreciate the invaluable contributions of our volunteers. Their dedication and hard work are what make Wongan-Ballidu a connected, thriving community.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu proudly congratulates Bike it to Ballidu for winning the 2024 Community Sporting Event of the Year!

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is pleased to announce the installation of a new toilet facility at the Wongan Hills Cemetery, addressing a need identified by the community in the most recent Customer Service Survey. Preliminary planning and designs are currently underway, with construction scheduled for completion by 30 June 2025.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu's Australia Day BBQ Breakfast was a wonderful celebration of community spirit, bringing together friends, families, and neighbours to mark this special occasion. 

This year’s Australia Day Community Fun Day at the Wongan Hills Swimming Pool was an event to remember, with record-breaking attendance that truly showcased the vibrant spirit of our community.

Held in February 2024, the event was a huge success, raising an impressive $11,500 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). We are proud to announce this well-organised, community-driven event as Community Event of the Year for 2025.Congadulations to all those involved in the Community Event of the Year 2025 - Wongan Hills Apex Club's 'Bogan Bingo' Evening.

This dedicated and hardworking association deserves to be recognised for their invaluable contribution to the community. We are proud to announce Wongan Hills Tidy Towns Association as Community Group of the Year for 2025.

They say that music is the soundtrack to life, and if that is true then there is a single individual in the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu who has provided this community’s soundtrack for almost 50 years. Wongan Hills 2025 Citizen of the Year - Lyn Hood.

We are pleased to announce that the contract for the upgrade to the Station Public Toilets has been awarded to HS Hyde and Son. Work will be commencing on Monday 3rd February, and at this stage is expected to be completed by 31 May 2025.

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu has made the decision to decommission the TV retransmission service effective from 23 June 2026.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Electors for the 2023 - 2024 Financial Year will be held on Wednesday 12th February 2025.

A Christmas Message from the Shire President...

As of Monday 6th January 2025 all Shire and CRC customer services will be centralised and provided from the Wongan Hills CRC at "The Station" at 1 Wongan Road. Customer enquiries, walk in's and transactions will take place at the Wongan Hills CRC as of this date.

West Australian Field & Game Association will be carrying out a corella cull for the management and control of corellas within our area. This management strategy is in place for pest control due to the damage and impact on social and environmental issues caused.

Proposal to Dispose of Property - Lot 8, 26 Ninghan Road

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Community Service Awards!

Proposal to Dispose of Property - Lot 1, 31 Jensen Street

Proposal to Dispose of Property - Lot 715 Shields Crescent

Following the completion of part 2 of the community consultation for the Community Park Redevelopment, we would like to share the concept summary of the new park.

Roll Close: 5.00pm Wednesday 4 September 2024

The Shire is very pleased to announce that we have been successful in securing a CESM through a shared service arrangement with the Shire of Victoria Plains.

Notice of Special Council Meeting - Wednesday 7th August 2024

The Shire wishes to advise the district of the resignation of Ms Elyssa Giedraitis from the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Council, effective today, 15 July 2024.

The Special Meeting of Council which was scheduled for Wednesday 10 July 2024 has been cancelled. The July Ordinary Meeting of Council will still take place on the fourth Wednesday - 24th July 2024 for the adoption of the 2024-2025 budget.

After almost 17 years, the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu’s longest serving Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Taylor, announced his retirement to relax and enjoy the finer things in life with his lovely wife Clare.