The FES Commissioner of DFES has extended the Shire of Merredin Restricted Burning time from Wednesday,1 April to Thursday, 30 April, 2020.
Please be advised that Barrack St will be closed from tomorrow, Wednesday 1st April 2020.The closure will be from Bates St to Queen St and will include both directions of traffic.
The situation is evolving. Western Australians should carefully follow health advice, and remain alert, but not be alarmed.Please refer to Healthy WA and WA State Government for up to date information regarding COVID-19.To view the Shire of Merredin coronavirus page, click here.
Due to the latest Government regulations, the following facilities will be closed until further notice from midday today, Monday 23 March 2020:
➡️ Shire Administration Building➡️ Merredin Library➡️ Cummins Theatre➡️ Central Wheatbelt Visitors Centre➡️ Rec Centre
We are currently compiling a database of community members who might need an extra helping hand to fulfil their needs during the COVID-19 period. This may include seniors, those at risk due to underlying medical conditions, or individuals and families in isolation.If you are, or someone you know is, a vulnerable community member and would like to be added to our data base, please contact Wendy at the Library on (08) 9041 1222.
On March 10 a group of students travelled to Merredin as part of the 2020 Wheatbelt Medical Students Immersion program.
The Shire of Merredin will continue to be guided by the Federal Government and Department of Health WA (DoH) in relation to appropriate responses relating to the COVID-19/Coronavirus issue.
I am pleased to announce that progress is being made regarding the future of the iconic Merredin Water Tower.
It is with regret that we announce the rescheduling of this event.
Celebrations for Australia Day kicked off at the Merredin CRC front lawn for the annual Australia Day breakfast.
The youth in Merredin have embarked on a three-day long project to paint Western Power Boxes around town.
Community members flocked from all over the Wheatbelt for Merredin’s annual Gala Night on Thursday 12th of December 2019.
The Shire of Merredin welcomes ratepayers and members of the community to Council Meetings that are open to the public on the following dates for 2020.
The Shire of Merredin has been successful with a funding application to the State NRM Office.
PTA is supportive of Councils/ Shires decision to re–engage GHD.
Restrictions on movement of oversize agricultural vehicles eased.
View the new CEACA Units via virtual video.
The Shire of Merredin is one of 12 community organisations sharing in nearly $50,000.
To nominate go the Community Citizen of the Year Awards website at www.citizenshipawards.com.au.
The Shire of Merredin will seek community feedback on the future of the Merredin Water Tower.
A group of Curtin medical students will be visiting Merredin on the last weekend of August to conduct interviews about access to health services in the Wheatbelt.
Water Corporation have implemented a new standpipe pricing structure. As a result, the Shire has to now restrict all public access to standpipes.
The University of Notre Dame have nominated the Shire for the Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Awards.
The largest solar farm committed to construction in Western Australia is expecting 36,000 solar panels and trackers delivered this month, installation of substation progressing.
In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995 notice is hereby given of the intention of the Shire of Merredin to levy the following differential rates on Unimproved Values for each rating category for the 2019/20 financial year.
An update on the current situation for the Community Garden in Merredin.
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.