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Congratulations to Bike it to Ballidu!
Posted 12 February 2025 Congratulations to Bike it to Ballidu!

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

Cemetery Toilet Installation Project
Posted 06 February 2025 Cemetery Toilet Installation Project

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.

Australia Day BBQ Breakfast - What an Amazing Day!
Posted 06 February 2025 Australia Day BBQ Breakfast - What an Amazing Day!

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. 

Australia Day Pool Party: A Splashing Success!
Posted 05 February 2025 Australia Day Pool Party: A Splashing Success!

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.

Community Event of the Year 2025 - Wongan Hills Apex Club's 'Bogan Bingo'
Posted 31 January 2025 Community Event of the Year 2025 - Wongan Hills Apex Club's 'Bogan Bingo' Evening

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.

Community Group of the Year for 2025 - Wongan Hills Tidy Towns Association
Posted 30 January 2025 Community Group of the Year for 2025 - Wongan Hills Tidy Towns Association

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.

Citizen of the Year 2025 - Lyn Hood
Posted 29 January 2025 Citizen of the Year 2025 - Lyn Hood

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.

The Station Public Toilet Renovation Update
Posted 20 January 2025 The Station Public Toilet Renovation Update

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.

Important Update: TV Retransmission Service Decommission
Posted 14 January 2025 Important Update: TV Retransmission Service Decommission

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

Annual General Meeting of Electors
Posted 06 January 2025 Annual General Meeting of Electors

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...
Posted 17 December 2024 A Christmas Message from the Shire President...

A Christmas Message from the Shire President...

Customer Service Centralisation
Posted 28 November 2024 Customer Service Centralisation

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.

Corella Management
Posted 21 November 2024 Corella Management

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
Posted 30 October 2024 Proposal to Dispose of Property - Lot 8, 26 Ninghan Road

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

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!
Posted 03 October 2024 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Community Service Awards!

Extraordinary Election - Notice of Results
Posted 18 September 2024 Extraordinary Election - Notice of Results

PUBLIC NOTICE
Posted 18 September 2024 PUBLIC NOTICE

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

PUBLIC NOTICE
Posted 18 September 2024 PUBLIC NOTICE

Proposal to Dispose of Property - Lot 715 Shields Crescent

Local Government Extraordinary Election - Call for Nominations!
Posted 04 September 2024 Local Government Extraordinary Election - Call for Nominations!

Community Park Redevelopment Update
Posted 30 August 2024 Community Park Redevelopment Update

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.

Local Government Extraordinary Election - Close of Enrolments
Posted 14 August 2024 Local Government Extraordinary Election - Close of Enrolments

Roll Close: 5.00pm Wednesday 4 September 2024

Appointment of a CESM
Posted 06 August 2024 Appointment of a CESM

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
Posted 02 August 2024 Notice of Special Council Meeting

Notice of Special Council Meeting - Wednesday 7th August 2024

Resignation of Cr Elyssa Giedraitis
Posted 15 July 2024 Resignation of Cr Elyssa Giedraitis

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.

Cancellation of July Special Council Meeting
Posted 04 July 2024 Cancellation of July Special Council Meeting

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.

MEDIA RELEASE
Posted 21 June 2024 MEDIA RELEASE

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.

Art Sculptures Installed at the Station
Posted 18 June 2024 Art Sculptures Installed at the Station

In a project organised by the Wongan Arts Society to install further sculptures within Wongan, as well as contributing towards the creation of an Art Trail, the Shire of Wongan-Balldiu have assisted with the installation of two sets of native animal sculptures.

Shire of Wongan-Ballidu - Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
Posted 05 June 2024 Shire of Wongan-Ballidu - Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Sam Dolzadelli effective from Monday 10 June 2024.

Corella Management
Posted 18 April 2024 Corella Management

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.

2023/2024 Swimming Pool Season Closure
Posted 02 April 2024 2023/2024 Swimming Pool Season Closure

The Wongan Hills Memorial Swimming Pool will close for the 2023/2024 season on Sunday 7th April at 6pm.

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