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Merredin Community Honour Veterans at Dawn Service
Posted 04 May 2023 Merredin Community Honour Veterans at Dawn Service

Hundreds of people, young and old, braved the cold winter morning to gather at the Merredin Cenotaph for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service.

Twice Blessed: Inspirational Local Tackling the World Stage
Posted 01 May 2023 Twice Blessed: Inspirational Local Tackling the World Stage

Chesney Maloney's life has been a testament to the power of organ donation and the resilience of the human spirit. At just 37 years old, she has already been through more medical procedures than most people go through in a lifetime.

Western Power Network Upgrades
Posted 28 April 2023 Western Power Network Upgrades

The following information regarding the Network Upgrades is being shared on behalf of Western Power.

GIFT OF LIFE BATON ARRIVES IN MERREDIN
Posted 14 April 2023 GIFT OF LIFE BATON ARRIVES IN MERREDIN

The Gift of Life Baton, an Olympic style torch that will be gifted to the World Transplant Games Federation following the 2023 World Transplant Games, arrived in Merredin yesterday afternoon after a 4300km journey from the Gold Coast.

Harmony Week Celebrations
Posted 07 April 2023 Harmony Week Celebrations

The Cummins Theatre hosted more than 180 people for the annual Merredin Twilight International Food Festival on Friday, 24 March 2023, which was held in celebration of Harmony Week.

MAIN ROADS WA - WORKS NOTICE
Posted 17 March 2023 MAIN ROADS WA - WORKS NOTICE

The following information is being shared on behalf of Main Roads WA.

IPWEA WA EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Posted 15 March 2023 IPWEA WA EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The Shire of Merredin has won three awards at the annual Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia WA Excellence Awards held on Friday, 10 March 2023.

Ward and Representation Review Outcomes
Posted 09 March 2023 Ward and Representation Review Outcomes

In July 2022, the Hon John Carey MLA, Minister for Local Government, advised of the next steps in the reform process including the requirements for local governments to conduct a Ward and Representation Review, and to reduce the number of elected members based on population.

CARMEN Lotterywest Livestream
Posted 09 March 2023 CARMEN Lotterywest Livestream

On Friday, 24 March at 7.30pm, Cummins Theatre hosted a free livestream of Western Australia (WA) Opera’s CARMEN, live from the WACA Ground in Perth.

Upcoming Water Corporation Works
Posted 28 February 2023 Upcoming Water Corporation Works

The Water Corporation will soon commence work to refurbish ageing wastewater pipes in Merredin.

Pool Party makes a Splash!
Posted 02 February 2023 Pool Party makes a Splash!

The sun was shining and the BBQ was sizzling as families and friends flocked through the gates of the Merredin District Olympic Swimming Pool for the annual Australia Day Pool Party held on Thursday, 26 January 2023.

Gala Night 2022
Posted 17 January 2023 Gala Night 2022

The Merredin CBD came alive on Thursday, 15 December for the towns annual Gala Night with boot scooting, late night shopping and a visit from Santa!

Shire Facility Christmas / New Years Opening Hours
Posted 09 December 2022 Shire Facility Christmas / New Years Opening Hours

CBD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATES
Posted 28 October 2022 CBD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATES

Click here for the latest information about the Merredin CBD Redevelopment Project.

PIONEER PARK REDEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE TOURISM BOOST TO WHEATBELT HUB
Posted 28 October 2022 PIONEER PARK REDEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE TOURISM BOOST TO WHEATBELT HUB

Merredin Landfill Fees & Charges
Posted 27 October 2022 Merredin Landfill Fees & Charges

This information is to provide clarification on the minor changes to the Merredin Landfill Fees & Charges this year, why these changes have occurred, and how they are being implemented.

Who makes a difference in our community?
Posted 11 October 2022 Who makes a difference in our community?

Nominations are open for the Auspire Community Citizen of the Year award 2023. Community Citizen of the Year awards is your opportunity to acknowledge those making an outstanding contribution to our local community. We want you to tell us all about them, so next January we can all celebrate and acknowledge their commitment to our community.

Applications Open for the annual Eric Hind Scolarship 2023
Posted 05 October 2022 Applications Open for the annual Eric Hind Scolarship 2023

Encouraging all music students in the Merredin Shire to apply for the prestigious annual Eric Hind Scholarship.

Merredin Sucessfully Secures Desalination Project
Posted 30 September 2022 Merredin Sucessfully Secures Desalination Project

Merredin has been selected as one of only four locations throughout WA, to take part in a desalination technology trial. This project will be completed in partnership with Water Corporation, Murdoch University and Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development as part of the Water Smart Farms initiative.

Eric Hind Scholarship Awarded for 2022
Posted 26 July 2022 Eric Hind Scholarship Awarded for 2022

Merredin Shire President Mark McKenzie was proud to present this year’s winners of the annual Eric Hind scholarship to four lucky music students.

Mama Stitch: Stories About Merredin Mums
Posted 04 April 2022 Mama Stitch: Stories About Merredin Mums

Talented storytellers and musicians, Georgia King, Mark Storen, Holly Garvey and Tom Garvey farewelled the Cummins Theatre last Friday, with their season finale of Mama Stitch.

WA Plastics Ban
Posted 03 April 2022 WA Plastics Ban

To reduce plastic pollution, the Western Australian Government is implementing a state-wide ban on the supply of certain plastic items, enforceable from 1 July 2022.

MERREDIN WATER PIPELINE UPGRADE
Posted 18 March 2022 MERREDIN WATER PIPELINE UPGRADE

Water Corporation will soon commence work to upgrade a section of water pipeline along Hughes Road in Merredin.

Japanese Encephalitis Virus
Posted 14 March 2022 Japanese Encephalitis Virus

Western Australian pig producers and horse owners are urged to monitor for signs of the Japanese Encephalitis Virus.

From the Rangers Desk
Posted 14 March 2022 From the Rangers Desk

Hi there, for those that don’t know me my name is Sarah and I have been the Ranger at the Shire of Merredin since August 2021.

INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL CANCELLED
Posted 14 February 2022 INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL CANCELLED

The Shire of Merredin regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2022 Merredin Twilight International Food Festival, due to be held in March this year.

Auspire Citizen of the Year Awards
Posted 07 February 2022 Auspire Citizen of the Year Awards

On the morning of Wednesday, 26 January 2022, the community gathered at the Merredin Community Resource Centre (CRC) for the Australia Day Breakfast, where the Shire awarded the 2022 Auspire Community Citizen of the Year awards.

Merredin’s Christmas Gala Night
Posted 11 January 2022 Merredin’s Christmas Gala Night

Hundreds of Merredin and Wheatbelt locals made their way down to the main streets for one of Merredin’s biggest events of the year, Gala Night, held on Thursday, 16 December 2021.

MAIN ROADS NOTICE - SOUTH AVE
Posted 05 January 2022 MAIN ROADS NOTICE - SOUTH AVE

On Monday 17 January, Main Roads will commence roadworks on South Avenue between the Great Eastern Highway and O’Connor Street.

Remembrance Day 2021
Posted 01 December 2021 Remembrance Day 2021

On the morning of Thursday, 11 November 2021 at 10.30, the flags located on the Visitor Centre lawn were lowered to half-mast.

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