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 Requirements

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Public Notice of Special Meeting of Council - 26 August 2024

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 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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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