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Bush Fire Safety Training
Posted 18 September 2024 Bush Fire Safety Training

With Bush Fire Season just around the corner, DFES have designed a short online course on Bush Fire safety that is available for everyone to complete. Simply scan the QR code or visit the DFES website. Be prepared this Bush Fire Season!

Public Notice - Amendment to Prohibited Burning Times & Rural Firebreak
Posted 18 September 2024 Public Notice - Amendment to Prohibited Burning Times & Rural Firebreak Requirements

Public Notice - Amendment to Prohibited Burning Times & Rural Firebreak Requirements

Burnoff at the Morawa Landfill
Posted 18 September 2024 Burnoff at the Morawa Landfill

The Shire will be conducting a burn off of the Morawa landfill in the next few weeks. The exact date will depend on weather conditions. Please do not be concerned if you see any fire activities at the Landfill.

2024-2025 Rates and Budget Information
Posted 30 August 2024 2024-2025 Rates and Budget Information

A easy to read breakdown on completed and upcoming projects as well as additional information about your rates notice.

Letter form Shire President Cr Karen Chappel AM accompanying 2024-2025
Posted 30 August 2024 Letter form Shire President Cr Karen Chappel AM accompanying 2024-2025 Rates Notice

The attached letter will explain the increase of current rates and offer an insight as to why there is an increase, who makes the decision and how your rates is calculated.

Wildflower Season FAQs
Posted 29 August 2024 Wildflower Season FAQs

Wildflower Season FAQs

Notice of Sale of Land due to non-payment of outstanding rates or service
Posted 27 August 2024 Notice of Sale of Land due to non-payment of outstanding rates or service charges

Under section 6.64 of the Local Government Act 1995, due to non-payment of rates charges for a period of at least 3 years, the Shire of Morawa is to offer for sale 24 Winfield Street, Morawa, by public auction to be held at 36 Prater Street, Morawa on 23 October 2024 at 12pm.

Notice of Sale of Land due to non-payment of outstanding rates or service
Posted 27 August 2024 Notice of Sale of Land due to non-payment of outstanding rates or service charges

Under section 6.64 of the Local Government Act 1995, due to non-payment of rates charges for a period of at least 3 years, the Shire of Morawa is to offer for sale 44 Grove Street, Morawa, by public auction to be held at 36 Prater Street, Morawa on 23 October 2024 at 12pm.

Notice of Sale of Land due to non-payment of outstanding rates or service
Posted 27 August 2024 Notice of Sale of Land due to non-payment of outstanding rates or service charges

Under section 6.64 of the Local Government Act 1995, due to non-payment of rates charges for a period of at least 3 years, the Shire of Morawa is to offer for sale 55 Dreghorn Street, Morawa, by public auction to be held at 36 Prater Street, Morawa on 23 October 2024 at 12pm.

Petition and Grievance lodged by Shane Love MLA regarding the condition
Posted 26 August 2024 Petition and Grievance lodged by Shane Love MLA regarding the condition of current Mid-West Infrastructure

Shane Love MLA has released a Petition and Grievance information regarding the condition of current infrastructure in the Mid-West. Please be aware that this notice is for public information only.

Mosquito Fogging Activites begin tonight within the townsite
Posted 21 August 2024 Mosquito Fogging Activites begin tonight within the townsite

Please be aware that the Shire will be commencing mosquito fogging tonight at 6.30pm on the East side of town. Fogging will continue on the West side of town at 6.30pm on the 22 August 2024. Please make sure that windows and doors are closed. For further information please contact 08 9971 1204.

Reminder that all Unsealed Roads are still closed to Multi- Combination
Posted 21 August 2024 Reminder that all Unsealed Roads are still closed to Multi- Combination Vehicles.

Due to current road & weather conditions, ALL UNSEALED ROADS in the Shire of Morawa remain open to Heavy Combination Class vehicles (HC - trailer more than 9 T GVM or Prime Mover + Semi Trailer). Roads still remain closed to Multi-Combination Class vehicles (B Double or Road Train). Roads will be reviewed again on the morning of 22/08/2024

Public Notice - Amendment to October 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting
Posted 20 August 2024 Public Notice - Amendment to October 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting

Public Notice - Amendment to October 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting

Public Notice of Special Meeting of Council - 26 August 2024
Posted 19 August 2024 Public Notice of Special Meeting of Council - 26 August 2024

Public Notice of Special Meeting of Council - 26 August 2024

Notice of Road Works on Wubin- Mullewa Road
Posted 16 August 2024 Notice of Road Works on Wubin- Mullewa Road

The Shire wishes to advise that repair work on the pothole adjacent to the Refuel Australia depot on the Wubin-Mullewa RD is scheduled for repair by ARC Infrastructure on the 28 August 2024, between the hours of 8am to 3pm, subject to all approvals being received. To undertake the works a half road closure shall be implemented for Northbound traffic on Wubin-Mullewa Road. To follow safety regulations, a temporary speed zone of 40km/h shall also be implemented due to workers within 1.2m from the nearest trafficable lane. A road closure detour shall be implemented please follow all road and new speed signs. For more information you can contact ARC Infrastructure on (08) 99640332.

All Shire of Morawa roads are now open to ALL VEHICLES
Posted 08 August 2024 All Shire of Morawa roads are now open to ALL VEHICLES

All Shire of Morawa roads are open to ALL VEHICLES. Please drive to the conditions of the road and be mindful of RAV conditions restricting use when visibly wet. Be careful and stay safe.

Unsealed Roads closed to ALL Heavy Vehicles over 4.5 tonnes.
Posted 07 August 2024 Unsealed Roads closed to ALL Heavy Vehicles over 4.5 tonnes.

Due to current weather conditions, ALL UNSEALED ROADS in the Shire of Morawa will be closed to vehicles over 4.5 TONNES effective immediately - 10:45am 07/08/2024 (Wednesday) - with the exception of school busses. Road conditions will be reviewed regularly.

Unsealed Roads now open to HC vehicles.
Posted 02 August 2024 Unsealed Roads now open to HC vehicles.

The Shire of Morawa advises that ALL ROADS are open effective from 1pm on today (02/08/2024) to Heavy Combination Class vehicles (HC - trailer more than 9 T GVM or Prime Mover + Semi Trailer). Roads still remain closed to Multi-Combination Class vehicles (B Double or Road Train).

Unsealed Roads closed to ALL Heavy Vehicles
Posted 01 August 2024 Unsealed Roads closed to ALL Heavy Vehicles

Due to current road conditions after last nights rainfall, all Shire of Morawa unsealed roads will be closed to HEAVY VEHICLES effective immediately Thursday 01/08/2024. Road conditions will be reviewed regularly.

Opening of unsealed Roads
Posted 31 July 2024 Opening of unsealed Roads

The Shire of Morawa advises that ALL ROADS are open EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY on 31/07/2024 to Heavy Combination Class vehicles (HC - trailer more than 9 T GVM or Prime Mover + Semi Trailer). Roads still remain closed to Multi-Combination Class vehicles (B Double or Road Train). Please be aware that more rain is expected this evening 31/07/2024. Roads will be reviewed tomorrow morning 01/08/2024.

Current Unsealed Road Closures
Posted 29 July 2024 Current Unsealed Road Closures

The Shire of Morawa advises that due to road and weather conditions, ALL UNSEALED ROADS in the Shire of Morawa will be closed to vehicles over 4.5 TONNES EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY on 29/07/2024 - with the exception of school buses. Road conditions will be reviewed regularly, with a staged re-opening.

Reopening of Unsealed Roads
Posted 25 July 2024 Reopening of Unsealed Roads

Current road closures
Posted 24 July 2024 Current road closures

Please be advised that due to recent rainfall ALL unsealed roads are still currently closed in the Shire of Morawa.

Media Release - Resignation of Shire CEO, Scott Wildgoose
Posted 19 July 2024 Media Release - Resignation of Shire CEO, Scott Wildgoose

Media Release - Resignation of Shire CEO, Scott Wildgoose

2024 NAIDOC Event Road Closures
Posted 15 July 2024 2024 NAIDOC Event Road Closures

Croot Street currently closed.
Posted 15 July 2024 Croot Street currently closed.

Please be advised that Croot Road is currently closed to all vehicles due to truck incident. Please avoid the area, as the road is currently unusable

Administration Office and Landfill Closure
Posted 11 July 2024 Administration Office and Landfill Closure

Morawa South Road, Hill Road and Boundary Road Closures
Posted 09 July 2024 Morawa South Road, Hill Road and Boundary Road Closures

Morawa South Road, Hill Road and Boundary Road will be closed for road closures from Monday 15 July 2024 to Friday 31 January 2025.

Amendment to July 2024 Council Meeting
Posted 21 June 2024 Amendment to July 2024 Council Meeting

Amendment to July 2024 Council Meeting

Differential Rates
Posted 18 June 2024 Differential Rates

In accordance with section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of Morawa hereby gives notice of its intention to adopt the following differential rates for unimproved value on mining and rural land and differential minimum rates on unimproved rural land and unimproved mining land within the Shire in the 2024-2025 financial year

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