The small dog section at the Merredin Dog Park will remain closed for the next 6 weeks while the new grass is given time to properly establish. The big dog section is back open and will remain operational while the small dog section is closed.
Published on Thursday, 2 July 2026 at 11:37:53 AM
Bush Fires Act 1954Shire of Merredin – Fire Control Officer Appointments
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.
Chief Bush Fire Control Officer:Mr Glenn CreesDeputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer:Mr Paul WanlessFire Control Officers
Chris Barnett – BurracoppinJeremy Dean – Burracoppin SouthBrendan Crees – Burracoppin SouthGlenn Crees – CollgarKael Crees – CollgarStephen Crook – CollgarDavid Last – CollgarCam Gethin – Hines HillLuke Growden – Hines HillColin Miller – Hines HillLeigh Dolton – KorbelkaSam Hooper – KorbelkaCraig Last – KorbelkaDarren Major – MuntadginPaul Wanless – MuntadginMichael Wanless - MuntadginMichael Caughey – Nukarni/NokaningMarshall Crook – Nukarni/NokaningDaniel Giles – Nukarni/NokaningPhil Gray – Nukarni/NokaningNeil Smith – Nukarni/NokaningSheree Lowe – Shire of MerredinFire Weather OfficersChris Barnett – North EastBrendan Crees – South EastNeil Smith – NorthCraig Last – South WestStephen Crook – CentralPaul Wanless – SouthCam Gethin – West
These positions remain in effect until revoked. All previous appointments published and not listed above are hereby revoked.
Craig Watts, Chief Executive Officer 25 June 2026
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