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Footpath Works on Prater Street
Posted 03 February 2026 Footpath Works on Prater Street

Footpath construction works will begin on Prater Street on Monday 9 February 2026.

2026 Local Government Extraordinary Election - Call for Nominations
Posted 02 February 2026 2026 Local Government Extraordinary Election - Call for Nominations

An Extraordinary Postal Election will be held on Thursday, 26 March 2026 in the Shire of Morawa to fill the councillor vacancy.

Reed Morawa Daycare Enrolment Now Open
Posted 29 January 2026 Reed Morawa Daycare Enrolment Now Open

Enrolment is now open for the childcare centre, expecting to open February 2026. Please see the flier attached

Swimming Pool Closure on Saturday 31st January 2026
Posted 28 January 2026 Swimming Pool Closure on Saturday 31st January 2026

Please note that the pool will be closed on Saturday the 31st January 2026. The pool will reopen on Sunday, operating as per usual trading hours. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Morawa Transfer Station Re-opening on February 6th 2026 (Local Residents
Posted 27 January 2026 Morawa Transfer Station Re-opening on February 6th 2026 (Local Residents Only)

The Shire of Morawa would like to advise that the Morawa Transfer Station / Landfill will reopen on the 6th February 2026 for local residents only. Avon Waste Services will continue to use the Perenjori Transfer Station until further advice. Until reopening, residents may continue to use the Perenjori Transfer Station.  We would like to thank the Shire of Perenjori for their assistance and support following the landfill fire. We are truly grateful for your help. 

Reminder: Upcoming Annual Electors Meeting
Posted 23 January 2026 Reminder: Upcoming Annual Electors Meeting

This notice is being republished as a reminder, details remain unchanged. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Electors for the year ended 30 June 2025, will be held in the Council Chambers, 26 Winfield Street, Morawa, commencing at 5:30pm on Thursday, 5 February 2026.

Reminder: Ordinary Council Meeting and Audit, Risk and Improvement
Posted 23 January 2026 Reminder: Ordinary Council Meeting and Audit, Risk and Improvement Meeting Dates for 2026

Local Government Extraordinary Election Close of Enrolments
Posted 15 January 2026 Local Government Extraordinary Election Close of Enrolments

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government election on 26 March 2026 if you live in or are an owner or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of Morawa.

Perenjori Refuse Station usage reminder
Posted 14 January 2026 Perenjori Refuse Station usage reminder

When disposing of rubbish at the Perenjori Refuse Station, please ensure all waste is sorted correctly before disposal. The site has separate disposal areas for different types of waste, including green waste, car bodies, and other materials. Please also make sure you dispose of waste in the appropriately sign-posted areas. Correct sorting and disposal helps avoid issues at the landfill and supports safe, efficient, and responsible waste management for our community. We are currently working to reopen the Morawa Refuse Station as quickly and safely as possible. The community will be advised once the station has reopened. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Special Council Meeting announced for 13 January 2026
Posted 09 January 2026 Special Council Meeting announced for 13 January 2026

The purpose of this meeting is the adoption of an additional Ordinary Council Meeting Date for the 2026 year.

Road Sealing Works - Jones Lake Road & Broad Avenue
Posted 07 January 2026 Road Sealing Works - Jones Lake Road & Broad Avenue

Please be advised that road resealing works will be taking place on Jones Lake Road and Broad Avenue as per attached notice commencing 30th and 31st January 2026. Please exercise caution and obey traffic management signage in the vicinity of these roadworks.

Important Update Regarding Landfill Services and Waste Disposal
Posted 19 December 2025 Important Update Regarding Landfill Services and Waste Disposal

Following the recent fire at our landfill site, we wish to advise the community that the facility will remain closed for repairs and safety assessments. Please note that Jones Lake Road is now open to the public Effective immediately, all waste must be transported to the Shire of Perenjori Waste Facility, located on Carnamah-Perenjori Rd. This temporary arrangement will remain in place until the end of January. We are working hard to restore local services as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time. Please ensure you check the Shire of Perenjori’s operating hours before traveling.

Notice of Annual Electors Meeting
Posted 17 December 2025 Notice of Annual Electors Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Electors for the year ended 30 June 2025, will be held in the Council Chambers, 26 Winfield Street, Morawa, commencing at 5:30pm on Thursday, 5 February 2026.

Ordinary Council Meeting and Audit, Risk and Improvement Meeting Dates
Posted 17 December 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting and Audit, Risk and Improvement Meeting Dates for 2026

Community Bus Update
Posted 16 December 2025 Community Bus Update

We are happy to announce that the repairs on the Morawa Shire Community Bus have been completed, and it is now available for hire 🚌 For further details, please contact the Shire administration office on 08 9971 1204 or admin@morawa.wa.gov.au, or visit our website to access the bus hire form: https://www.morawa.wa.gov.au/.../facil.../community-bus.aspx

Drones conducting aerial survey of the Morawa townsite
Posted 16 December 2025 Drones conducting aerial survey of the Morawa townsite

The Shire of Morawa will be conducting a drone survey of the Morawa townsite over the next 3–4 days. The drones will be used solely to complete updated mapping and aerial imagery of the townsite to assist with future infrastructure planning. No personal or private activities are being monitored. We appreciate the community’s cooperation and understanding during this time. If you have any questions, please contact the Shire office via email admin@morawa.wa.gov.au

Shire Christmas Closing Hours
Posted 12 December 2025 Shire Christmas Closing Hours

Please see Christmas Closing hours for the Shire Administration Office, Depot, Waste Services, Youth Centre and Swimming Pool

Avon Waste Christmas Residential and Commercial Rubbish Collection
Posted 09 December 2025 Avon Waste Christmas Residential and Commercial Rubbish Collection

Corella Culling activities
Posted 01 December 2025 Corella Culling activities

Please be advised that there will be corella culling taking place today, Monday 1 December 2025 within the Morawa Townsite. Please do not approach rangers while they are completing culling activities.

Morawa Swimming Pool Early Closure
Posted 01 December 2025 Morawa Swimming Pool Early Closure

Please note that the Morawa Swimming Pool will have early closures on the following dates: Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM Thank you for your understanding.

Amendment of Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee Meeting
Posted 01 December 2025 Amendment of Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the December 2025 Audit, Risk & Improvement Meeting date will be amended from Monday, 08 December 2025 at 6.00pm, to Wednesday, 10 December 2025 at 12.00pm.

Harvest and Vehicle Movement ban currently in place
Posted 01 December 2025 Harvest and Vehicle Movement ban currently in place

Please be advised that the Shire of Morawa has issued a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban effective at 8.15am Monday, 1 December 2025. Conditions will monitored throughout the day and the Ban will be reviewed at midday today.

REEDWA Community Daycare survey
Posted 26 November 2025 REEDWA Community Daycare survey

Help us ensure we provide the required Daycr services for our community by completing a short survey from REEDWA.

Shire Administration Office – Delayed Opening
Posted 24 November 2025 Shire Administration Office – Delayed Opening

Please be advised that due to an all-staff meeting, the Shire Administration Office and Works Depot will open at 10:00am on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. For urgent matters, please email admin@morawa.wa.gov.au and our team will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding

Temporary Road Closures for Morawa Christmas Street Festival
Posted 24 November 2025 Temporary Road Closures for Morawa Christmas Street Festival

With the Morawa Christmas Street Festival event happening next week, please be aware of Temporary Road closures that will be in place on Winfield Street and Prater Street from 3.30pm to 8.30pm on Friday 5 November 2025

Harvest and Movement Ban lifted
Posted 17 November 2025 Harvest and Movement Ban lifted

Please be advised that the HARVEST & VEHICLE MOVEMENT BAN for the Shire of Morawa has been lifted as of 4.30pm today, Monday 17 November 2025.

Harvest and Movement Ban currently in place
Posted 17 November 2025 Harvest and Movement Ban currently in place

Please be advised that there is a HARVEST & VEHICLE MOVEMENT BAN for the Shire of Morawa effective IMMEDIATELY. The ban will be reviewed at 12:00pm today Monday, 17 November 2025.

Morawa Recreation Centre Open for Community Hire
Posted 13 November 2025 Morawa Recreation Centre Open for Community Hire

Following the completion of essential upgrades to the Morawa Recreation Centre, the Centre is now available for hire.

Morawa Sinosteel Future Fund Community Committee Members Positions Vacant
Posted 04 November 2025 Morawa Sinosteel Future Fund Community Committee Members Positions Vacant

20 November 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting update to Electronic Meeting
Posted 31 October 2025 20 November 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting update to Electronic Meeting

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