The Merredin Shire Council has a vision for Merredin to be a vibrant rural centre offering a comprehensive range of regional services which improve the quality of life of the people within the Shire and Central Wheatbelt.
The Shire of Merredin as a regional centre provides not only the residents of Merredin with essential services and facilities necessary for a high quality lifestyle, but also supports the residents from the surrounding towns and localities.
As the Central Wheatbelt Regional Service Centre, Merredin is the Heart of the Wheatbelt and is a hub of activity whose growth and prosperity stems from a natural advantage of our location on major transport and water lines halfway between Kalgoorlie and Perth and a multicultural and innovative community. Merredin has grown in response to cyclic patterns of prosperity associated with mining, railways, agriculture and defence.
The Wheatbelt region is a beautiful place which provides many opportunities for local people and tourists to enhance their knowledge, appreciation and involvement in the many attractions that abound in the Shire. Merredin ‘place of the Merrit trees’, is set in the vast rolling spaces of the Wheatbelt. Between perennial blue skies, cyclical spring greens and summer golds, framed by the copper coloured dignity of salmon gums, the town presents a garden sanctuary in hectares of grain.
This Shire is committed to servicing our community in the best way possible.
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Resignation of Councillor Renee Manning
The Shire of Merredin regrets to announce the resignation of Deputy Shire President Renee Manning from the Council, effective 10 March 2026.
Councillor Manning has served on the Shire of Merredin Council since October 2019 and was appointed Deputy Shire President in October 2023. During her tenure, she has made a significant and lasting contribution to the community, particularly as a strong advocate for economic development and a champion of renewable energy opportunities across the region.
The decision to step down from her role has been a difficult one, and Councillor Manning said she is incredibly grateful for her time on Council.
“I love being a Councillor, sitting around the table with people I have come to know and respect, and making decisions to guide our community. It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.”
The Shire of Merredin would like to sincerely thank Councillor Manning for her dedication, vision, and service to the community for the past six-and-a-half years and wishes her every success in her future endeavours.
Details regarding the process to fill the vacancy will be released following consultation with the WA Electoral Commission.