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The local government has received an application to use and develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited.

The Shire of Merredin wishes to advise that the 2026/27 Annual Budget was adopted at the July Ordinary Council Meeting, held on Tuesday 28 July 2026.

We are pleased to report that the laying of asphalt on Crooks Road was successfully completed yesterday, Sunday 26 July, and the road is now back open to traffic.

An Extraordinary Postal Election will be held on Thursday, 24 September 2026 in the Shire of Merredin to fill 1 Councillor Vacancy | Expiry of Term: 16 October 2027.

We know how important our hydrotherapy pool is to our community, which is why we want to keep you in the loop on what’s happening behind the scenes.

The Shire of Merredin is in the final stages of the Crooks Road upgrades, with asphalt works scheduled to commence on Tuesday 21 July 2026.

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government election on 24 September 2026 if you live in or are an owner or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of Merredin.

As the temperature drops, it’s natural to pull out the heaters, extra blankets, and electronics to stay cozy. Unfortunately, this time of year also brings a significantly higher risk of home fires.

The Shire of Merredin will be installing a brand-new dump point on the west side of the Barrack Street car park, located near the Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre.

The Merredin Native Garden at Roy Little Park was officially opened on Friday 26 June 2026, marking a significant milestone for Merredin as a regional wildflower destination.

Notice is hereby given that the following persons have been appointed to the designated positions within the Shire of Merredin for the 2026-27 fire season in accordance with section 38(1) of the Bush Fires Act 1954.

The Shire of Merredin (the Shire) has successfully secured State Government funding to enhance community safety, with new CCTV cameras set to be installed around Pioneer Park.

The weekly Seniors Tea and Tech Program continues to make a meaningful impact within the community, providing local seniors with the opportunity to build confidence and skills in using modern technology in a supportive and welcoming environment.

The Merredin Town Centre became a hub of community connection as locals gathered for the R U OK? BBQ Lunch on Thursday 28 May.

The Shire is seeking feedback on the proposed differential rates objects and reasons 2026/27.

The Development Assessment Panel (DAP) meeting minutes for the Ngaangk Boodja Battery and Solar Farm project on Robartson Road, Nangeenan are now available.

As the first light of dawn broke over Merredin on Saturday 25 April 2026, approximately 400 community members and travellers stood side by side at the Cenotaph

The Development Assessment Panel (DAP) meeting agenda for the Ngaangk Boodja Battery and Solar Farm project on Robartson Road, Nangeenan is now available.

An Extraordinary Postal Election will be held on Thursday 25 June 2026 in the Shire of Merredin to fill 1 vacancy.

With the Merredin District Olympic Swimming Pool now closed for the season, we are taking this opportunity to perform a “health check” of the pool bowl structure.

The Shire of Merredin is closely monitoring the weather associated with Cyclone Narelle and is taking proactive steps to prepare.

As the late afternoon sun cast a warm glow across Merredin’s Town Centre on Saturday 21 March 2026, the community came together to celebrate Harmony Week in a vibrant display of culture, creativity and connection.

The Merredin Show Committee and the Shire of Merredin (the Shire) wish to advise the community that The Bendigo Bank 2026 Merredin & Districts Agriculture Show (Merredin Show), scheduled for Saturday 28 March 2026, has been cancelled due to forecast severe weather conditions.

Congratulations to Councillor Phil Van Der Merwe on his election as the new Deputy Shire President at the March Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday 24 March 2026.

Please be advised that the indoor courts at the Merredin Regional Community & Leisure Centre will be temporarily closed from Monday 23 March 2026 onwards, to allow for court resurfacing works to take place.

With the Restricted Burning Period ending today on Monday 16 March 2026, all Shire of Merredin residents will be permitted to begin freely burning garden waste again.

On Tuesday 10 March 2026, the Shire of Merredin had the pleasure of welcoming 31 medical students from the University of Notre Dame to town as part of the Wheatbelt Medical Immersion Program, run by Rural Health West.

This message is being shared on behalf of WACHS Wheatbelt Public Health Unit.

The Shire of Merredin invites offers for disposal of the following property...