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Please be advised that the skate-park, playgrounds, Pumphrey's camping/recreational area & Wandering Caravan Park toilets and camper's kitchen, are closed until further notice due to COVID-19. For further information please contact the Shire Office on (08) 9884 1056.

Made by the FES Commissioner of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services under section 18(2) of the Bush Fires Act 1954.

In response to the current level of risk associated with the Coronavirus (COVID‐19), we are putting in place a range of preventive measures to help reduce the spread of the virus, to ensure the health and safety of our employees, and to ensure business continuity for our customers.

EFFECTIVE TUESDAY 24/03/2020 The Shire will endeavour to provide weekly updates on our operations as they relate to the COVID‐19 pandemic. Please be assured we are doing everything we can to remain open and to assist our community in the safest possible way.

Upcoming Auctions

PHCC Pigs, Pests and Biodiversity event - 5th March 2020

The Shire of Wandering hereby gives notice that the Annual Electors Meeting will be held on Wednesday 5th February 2020 at the Wandering Community Centre, Down Street, Wandering commencing at 7.30pm.

The Hotham Williams Economic Development Alliance (HWEDA) Inc. is seeking the services of a part-time Executive Officer working up to 15 hours per week for a 12 month contract (extension subject to securing adequate funding).

H001 – Albany Highway – Albany Highway – SLK 54.43 to SLK 54.69, near Jarrahdale Road H001 – Albany Highway – Albany Highway – SLK 114.20 to SLK 116.77, near Crossman-Dwards Road H001 – Albany Highway – Albany Highway – SLK 160.63 to SLK 160.82, near Narrogin Road H001 – Albany Highway – Albany Highway - SLK 193.82 to SLK 194.32, near Coalfields Highway, Arthur River

What you need to know for 2019-2020 Harvest Period.

Invitation to comment Have your say on how the parks and reserves of the Wheatbelt Region will be managed. The plan outlines how the values of parks and reserves will be protected and conserved, while at the same time encouraging people to enjoy these areas in a sustainable manner so that the values that attract visitors now are maintained for future generations.

The Shire is undertaking a review of its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. This plan must be updated to reflect the needs of the Wandering Community every 5 Years.

Wandering Chief Executive Officer Amanda O'Halloran has announced her resignation to take up a new appointment as CEO of the Shire of Derby/West Kimberly, commencing June 2019.

March 30th 2019 - Graze on the Grass 12:30pm - 5:30pm

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council will be held in the Shire of Wandering Council Chambers, Administration Centre, 22 Watts Street, Wandering on: Thursday 24 January 2019 commencing at 8.30am

Regarding Total Harvest Ban & Total Movement Ban dates for the Shire of Wandering.

Shire of Wandering Christmas Closing Hours for 2018/19

The Schedule of Ordinary Council Meeting dates, times and locations for the period January 2019 to January 2020 as outlined below.

Wandering Shire Council at Special Meeting of Council on the 29th October 2018 adopted 2018-2028 Strategic Plan.

The Shire of Wandering Invites you Shire of Wandering Annual Electors Meeting & Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028 Launch.

In accordance with section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of Wandering proposes to sell residential land and buildings situated at 1 Michibin Street, Wandering to Graham and Jemma Caldwell of Wandering for $175,000.00.

The Shire of Wandering Council voted to release the Draft document to the public for comment over the next four weeks, please can you take time to review the plan and consider whether the initiatives and strategies that have been formulated from feedback in the community and the direction set by Council, adequately represents your hopes and dreams for the Wandering Community.

The Shire of Wandering Rates Competition winners for this year have been announced....

Proposed Amendment 5 - Relocation of Commercial - Lot 189 and 190 North Wandering Road, Wandering.

Local Public notice is hereby given, in accordance with section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, of intention of the Shire of Wandering to levy the following differential general rates and general minimum payments for the 2018/19 Financial year.

Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Wandering is considering a development application for the Wannamal Sporting Clays proposed development.

A project by the Hotham Williams Economic Development Alliance (HWEDA)

The Shire of Wandering has lifted the total vehicle movement ban as of 4pm.

Proposal to Establish an Overdraft Facility on Municipal Account

High temperatures and low rainfall can lead to conditions where fires are easily ignited, spread quickly and are difficult to control.