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Special Council Meeting announced for 20 October 2025
Posted 23 September 2025 Special Council Meeting announced for 20 October 2025

The purpose of this meeting is to swear in the recently re-elected Council members, to elect the Shire President and Deputy Shire President for a new term expiring 20 October 2029 and to elect Council representatives and delegates on the specific committees.

Change to October 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting Date
Posted 23 September 2025 Change to October 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting Date

Car body and Bulk Scrap Metal Disposal Initiative
Posted 22 September 2025 Car body and Bulk Scrap Metal Disposal Initiative

Youth Centre School Holiday Program
Posted 15 September 2025 Youth Centre School Holiday Program

Proposed Temporary Closure of Burton Road
Posted 09 September 2025 Proposed Temporary Closure of Burton Road

Proposed closure of Burton Road by Co-Operative Bulk Handling Ltd (CBH) to facilitate safe access to the Morawa Bin from 1 October 2025 to 31 December 2025.

2025 Local Government Ordinary Election Results
Posted 05 September 2025 2025 Local Government Ordinary Election Results

Results from the 2025 Local Government Ordinary Elections Results

Unsealed Roads closed to ALL Heavy Vehicles
Posted 05 September 2025 Unsealed Roads closed to ALL Heavy Vehicles

The Shire of Morawa advises that due to road conditions, ALL UNSEALED ROADS within the Shire of Morawa will be closed to HEAVY VEHICLES OVER 4.5 TONNES EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, 2.25pm Friday 5th September 2025.

Urgent Road repairs on Krummel Road
Posted 01 September 2025 Urgent Road repairs on Krummel Road

Notice of Special Council Meeting
Posted 26 August 2025 Notice of Special Council Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council will be held in the Council Chambers, 26 Winfield Street, Morawa on Friday, 29 August 2025, commencing at 9.00am. The purpose of this meeting is to adopt the Annual Budget

Shire Administration Early Closure Notice
Posted 25 August 2025 Shire Administration Early Closure Notice

The Shire Administration Office will be closed from 3.00pm today Monday, 25 August 2025 due to staff shortages. We thank you for your understanding.

Unsealed Roads closed to ALL Heavy Vehicles
Posted 25 August 2025 Unsealed Roads closed to ALL Heavy Vehicles

The Shire of Morawa advises that due to road conditions, ALL UNSEALED ROADS within the Shire of Morawa will be closed to ALL vehicles OVER 4.5 TONNES EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, Monday 25 August 2025. Conditions will be monitored through out the day.

Partial Closure of Wubin- Mullewa Road.
Posted 25 August 2025 Partial Closure of Wubin- Mullewa Road.

Please be advised that the South Bound lane of the Wubin- Mullewa Road will be partially closed opposite the Winfield Street Town Centre on Wednesday, 27 August 2025 to repair a leaking pipe. Traffic management will be in place from 8.00am- 4.00pm and we ask all road users to please follow directions from traffic management staff and be patient if using the road.

Unsealed Roads now open to all vehicles.
Posted 22 August 2025 Unsealed Roads now open to all vehicles.

The Shire of Morawa advises that ALL Roads are open to all vehicles as of 10:00am 22/08/2025.

Unsealed Roads closed to ALL Heavy Vehicles
Posted 20 August 2025 Unsealed Roads closed to ALL Heavy Vehicles

The Shire of Morawa advises that due to road conditions, ALL UNSEALED ROADS within the Shire of Morawa will be closed to all vehicles over 4.5 TONNES EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, Wednesday, 20 August 2025. Please also be advised that Krummel Road is partially closed due to recent damage. Repairs will begin soon.

Morawa Community Gallery Opening
Posted 19 August 2025 Morawa Community Gallery Opening

Councillor nominations opening soon
Posted 19 August 2025 Councillor nominations opening soon

If you are considering nominating for one of our councillor positions, nominations open on Thursday 28 August 2025.

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
Posted 12 August 2025 Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

Notice of Changes to Department of Transport Transactions
Posted 12 August 2025 Notice of Changes to Department of Transport Transactions

Please be advised that starting Wednesday, 13 August 2025, there will be adjustments to the availability of Department of Transport transactions at the Shire Administration Office until Monday, September 15, 2025. -No Department of Transport transactions will be available on Thursdays until September 18, 2025. -On all other days, transactions will be unavailable between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM. We thank the community for their understanding.

Notice of Public Advertisement of Ross Road Closure
Posted 12 August 2025 Notice of Public Advertisement of Ross Road Closure

Pursuant to Section 58 of the Land Administration Act 1977, notice is given that the Shire of Morawa proposes to permanently close Ross Road, Gutha. The purpose of the closure is to change Ross Road to a no-though road and remove the Ross Road and Eva Side Road intersection. Details of the closure are available for inspection at the Shire Administration Office at 26 Winfield Street, Morawa which is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Public Parking at the Morawa Community Gym
Posted 11 August 2025 Public Parking at the Morawa Community Gym

We would like to kindly remind all users of the Morawa Community Gym to use the parking space outside the perimeter gate and not to park directly in front of the Community Gym. Please note that the other business units are privately rented by local businesses, and there have been reports of damage. Therefore, we request that gym users refrain from driving into the gated area and instead park outside the perimeter fence. Thank you for your understanding

Technical Issues Resolved
Posted 07 August 2025 Technical Issues Resolved

Our technical issues have been resolved and our phone lines are now working. Thankyou for your patience.

Technical Issues
Posted 07 August 2025 Technical Issues

Due to technical issues the Shire's phones are out of service and we are unable to receive phone calls. If you do need to contact the Shire Administration Office, please email us on admin@morawa.wa.gov.au and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Close of Enrolments for Upcoming 2025 Council Elections
Posted 05 August 2025 Close of Enrolments for Upcoming 2025 Council Elections

With our Councilor Elections approaching, ensure you are registered to vote! State Electoral Roll Enrolments close at 5:00 PM on Friday, 22 August 2025. To verify your enrollment status, simply visit the Western Australian Electoral Commission website: https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/enrol For further details regarding the upcoming election, please check our website: https://www.morawa.wa.gov.au/shire/your-council/local-government-elections.aspx

Department of Transport Transaction unavailable on Tuesday 5 August 2025.
Posted 05 August 2025 Department of Transport Transaction unavailable on Tuesday 5 August 2025.

Please be advised there will be no Department of Transport transactions available today, Tuesday 5 August 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Morawa Refuse and Transfer Station Closed
Posted 18 July 2025 Morawa Refuse and Transfer Station Closed

The Morawa Refuse and Transfer Station will be closed today Friday, 18 July 2025 and Saturday 19 July 2025. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Strategic Community Plan Review
Posted 08 July 2025 Strategic Community Plan Review

Unsealed Road Closures
Posted 03 July 2025 Unsealed Road Closures

The Shire of Morawa advises due to road conditions, ALL UNSEALED ROADS in the Shire of Morawa will be closed to vehicles over 4.5 TONNES from 8:30am 03/07/2025- with the exception of school busses. Road conditions will be reviewed regularly.

Department of Transport Services Unavailable
Posted 01 July 2025 Department of Transport Services Unavailable

Please be advised that all Department of Transport services will be unavailable at the Shire Administration Office from Monday 7 July 2025 to Friday 11 July 2025. For more information on what services can be completed online or the nearest Licensing Centers and Agents, please refer to the Department of Transport Website. https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/

July Ordinary Council Meeting Date Change
Posted 01 July 2025 July Ordinary Council Meeting Date Change

Differential Rates Notice for 2025-2026
Posted 24 June 2025 Differential Rates Notice for 2025-2026

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 2025-2026 financial year

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