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From 2023 to 2025 more plastic items, such as non-compostable produce bags, coffee cups, and takeaway containers, are being banned across Western Australia in an effort to reduce plastic pollution.

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is set to commence the long-anticipated works to install a second platform at Merredin Train Station in early September.

The Shire of Merredin is pleased to announce the official re-opening of Apex Park | Danjoo Waabininy Boodja, following an extensive six-month redevelopment.

At the August Ordinary Council Meeting held on 20 August 2024, Shire President Mark McKenzie announced his decision to step down from his role as Shire President.

At 4:00pm on Sunday, 18 August 2024, community members gathered at Reflection Pond in Roy Little Park to honour Vietnam Veterans on Long Tan Day. The ceremony, attended by approximately 40 people, commemorated the 58th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan with solemnity and respect.

Craig Watts introduces himself and shares his initial impressions of our beautiful town.

In a testament to community spirit, the official opening of the new park took place on Wednesday, 7 August 2024, despite heavy rain, drawing a large crowd of enthusiastic residents.

We are thrilled to announce that the Council has endorsed the decision to retain the name Apex Park while also embracing a new dual name.

The eagerly awaited transformation of Apex Park has reached an exciting milestone, as it enters its fourth month of construction.

Shire of Merredin Councillors have voiced profound concern regarding the recent decision by our Federal Government to phase out live sheep exports by 2028.

The Shire of Merredin has received the 10 Year Waterwise Councils Award at Water Corporation’s 2024 Waterwise Recognition Awards held on 8 May 2024.

Western Power is investing over $1.2 million in infrastructure upgrades to enhance network resilience throughout Merredin.

On Thursday, 25 April 2024, just before the first light of dawn, hundreds of community members gathered to commemorate the sacrifices and bravery of the Australian and New Zealand Armed Forces.

The Shire is excited to announce the commencement of restoration works on the Merredin Water Tower, with the installation of scaffolding to start next Monday, 15 April 2024.

The Shire of Merredin is pleased to announce the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Craig Watts, for a five-year term.

We are pleased to inform the community that the upgraded Merredin Tip Shop will be open to the public DAILY, from Monday, 15 April 2024 onwards.

The Shire of Merredin has commenced the next phase its $10 million dollar CBD Redevelopment, with an official soil turning ceremony taking place at 11:00am on Monday, 12 February 2024 at the Apex Park site.

The festivities of Australia Day kicked off with the annual breakfast at the Merredin Community Resource Centre, courtesy of staff, committee members, and volunteers. The air was quickly filled with the delicious smell of sizzling bacon and sausages cooked by the Merredin Men’s Shed, while the attendees gathered on the lawn area to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee courtesy of Wheatbelt Coffee Time.

The Shire of Merredin has successfully received a grant from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation to build a new E-Waste Recycling Facility doubling as an upgraded Tip Shop! As such, the Tip Shop will not be operating from 17 January to 1 April, 2024.

The Shire of Merredin has announced the search for a new Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of current CEO Ms Lisa Clack who is stepping down for personal reasons after two years of dedicated service.

The Shire of Merredin is excited to announce the commencement of the next phase of its highly anticipated CBD Redevelopment. Thanks to the final pieces of funding secured from Lotterywest, State, and Federal Government, the Shire is set to transform Apex Park and the Town Centre as its next projects, with construction scheduled to begin early in 2024.

The Shire of Merredin has successfully secured grant funding from the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety through the Charge-Up Grant program for the installation of a new EV Charger at the Shire Administration Building on King Street.

The much-anticipated redevelopment of Merredin’s Apex Park will be going ahead, with an announcement from Lotterywest this week, that the Shire of Merredin has successfully secured $2.1million from Lotterywest for half of the construction costs towards the redevelopment of the popular community facility.

As part of the transition of services from Belgravia Leisure to the Shire of Merredin (the Shire), the Merredin Regional Community and Leisure Centre (MRCLC) will be temporarily closed for a one-week period starting Friday, 29 September 2023, to undertake a deep clean and essential maintenance of the facility.

The management of the Merredin Regional Community and Leisure Centre (MRCLC) will change hands later this year, with the Shire of Merredin (the Shire) set to directly provide the service, instead of the outsourced model which has been in place for the last seven years.