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The April school holidays were kicked off with a bang with Merredin's first ever YOUTH FEST - a combination of fun activities, competitions, surveys, giveaways and career expo.

The 100th Merredin Show was bigger and better than ever. The Shire of Merredin enjoyed being a part of this fantastic annual event with more than ever to see at do at this year's Merredin Show.

The Shire of Merredin values our youth and the opportunities available to them in our town. To make sure they have these opportunities, we're conducting a short survey.

Warmer weather wasn't enough to stand in the way of Risen Energy's Ground Breaking Ceremony for what will soon be WA's biggest solar farm.

The Shire is inviting tenders for suitably qualified contractors to be part of a Preferred Supplier Panel for a five (5) year period.

Perfect weather, a free breakfast and a sausage sizzle for lunch? What more could you ask for on Australia Day 2019?

The Shire has received funding to fight vegetation decline in the Merredin district. Expressions of Interest are still being sought if community members would like to participate in re-vegetating parts of their rural properties.

Applications are now open for the 2018 'Eric Hind Music Scholarship'. If you are aged between 11 and 20, read on to find out how you can apply for this annual scholarship valued at $1,000.

The 2018 Gala Night was one of the biggest Gala Nights ever held and the community is to be congratulated for turning out to support this terrific event which encourages shopping local to support local businesses.

We are looking into doing a Public Art Strategy and we'd love to receive some feedback from community members on this topic through our short survey.

We take a look back on an exemplary employee's long career with the Shire of Merredin. 40 years is no small achievement - congratulations Motzie.

Celebrate local people / groups that have made a positive contribution to Merredin. Nominations are open now.

CBH's 'PUBLIC Silo Trail' was officially launched on the 5 September. Merredin is lucky enough to be one of 7 towns featured on the trail with tourists from around Australia and internationally attracted by the trail to visit WA's spectacularly vivid and diverse Wheatbelt region.

The Shire of Merredin beat out 20+ other WA local governments to take out the 'Nature Play' category at the recent '2018 Children’s Environment and Health Local Government Policy Awards'.

With the 30th June rapidly approaching, the Shire felt it was timely to remind the community how our rates work in Merredin.

Official proceedings for ANZAC Day 2018 commenced with people accumulating one by one in the darkness to await the dawn. As the sky lightened in the east the lilting tunes of bagpipes broke the air and the Australian Army Band Perth appeared.

The Shire of Merredin, Merredin Museums & Historical Society and members of the public celebrated the CBD Upgrades – Stage 1 official opening in style on Saturday, 14 April.

Comments are invited for submission for the summary of community responses for the Strategic Community Plan (SCP) which has recently been undergoing review.

The 10 year Strategic Community Plan is due for it's 4 year major review and the Shire needs feedback from the residents of Merredin.

Funding has been confirmed for the construction of 26 x independent living units in Merredin for aged care residents.

The Shire of Merredin will begin a programme to control the Corellas in the Merredin town site

What's the difference between a Harvest Ban and a Total Fire Ban? How do I find out more?

Most Shire facilities will be operating with modified hours during the Christmas and New Year period.

Gala Night is on again - come and join the celebrations on Thursday 14 December 2017 from 5pm. Don't miss it!

Every 2 years we conduct a community perceptions survey. Here is the summary of your responses from the most recent one.

The welfare of local alpacas is currently on our radar - make sure yours are in good shape

Members of the public are invited to attend the Annual Electors Meeting for the Shire of Merredin for 2017

A shiny new app bringing together all of the most useful information for visitors travelling through the region has gone live.

What exactly is the arrangement with Belgravia Leisure and the management of the MRCLC?

In response to the petition presented to Council's July meeting requesting the access to Hunts Dam be improved a quick 10 question survey has been developed.