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Christmas Closure
Posted 12 December 2024 Christmas Closure

View the closure dates for the Shire Administration Office, Shire Depot and Youth Services

Media Release
Posted 27 November 2024 Media Release

Resignation of Kelvin Matthews, CEO

Nominations for Meeka Community Awards are now open!
Posted 08 November 2024 Nominations for Meeka Community Awards are now open!

Do you know an individual, group, business, or organisation that has made an impact and done great things in our community during 2024? If yes, nominate them now!

Youth Services | Temporary Closure
Posted 05 November 2024 Youth Services | Temporary Closure

The Shire of Meekatharra regrets to advise the closure of all youth services until further notice.

Change of Opening Hours
Posted 23 October 2024 Change of Opening Hours

New opening hours effective from Thursday 24 October, 2024.

Goldfield Highway - Media Release
Posted 29 February 2024 Goldfield Highway - Media Release

As the Shire’s of Wiluna and Meekatharra continue to plea on behalf of their communities for the remaining unsealed section of the Goldfields Highway to be completely sealed, the State Government announced in December 2023 a forecast $3.7billion operating surplus for the 2023/24 year!

Cemeteries Media Release
Posted 19 December 2023 Cemeteries Media Release

Supporting the Shire of Meekatharra, Chronicle is bringing digital enhancements to the historic Meekatharra Cemetery. This collaboration focuses on introducing modern digital solutions to preserve the cemetery's rich history and make it more accessible and interactive for the community.

Have Your Say - Draft Strategic Community Plan
Posted 21 November 2023 Have Your Say - Draft Strategic Community Plan

The Shire's draft Strategic Community Plan is open for comment by the public.

New national standards for some food businesses from 8 December 2023
Posted 13 October 2023 New national standards for some food businesses from 8 December 2023

New standards have been introduced nationally by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to improve food safety and prevent foodborne illness in the community.

Pool Upgrade Project Complete
Posted 09 October 2023 Pool Upgrade Project Complete

The Shire of Meekatharra is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Pool Upgrade Project.

Media Release - Save our Highway
Posted 05 October 2023 Media Release - Save our Highway

A plea to our State and Federal politicians from the communities of Meekatharra and Wiluna, the mining and transport industries and the tourism sector has been ignored.

Storytowns Mid West and Gascoyne Audio Tour
Posted 13 July 2023 Storytowns Mid West and Gascoyne Audio Tour

The Shire of Meekatharra has joined forces with Storytowns Audio Guides to create an innovative way for visitors to explore the region. Through the Storytowns app, travellers can take a leisurely drive and uncover intriguing sites and stories, guided by geo-located podcasts that play automatically as they near each location.

Media Release - Submission for Sealing the Goldfield Highway
Posted 10 July 2023 Media Release - Submission for Sealing the Goldfield Highway

The Shire Presidents of Meekatharra and Wiluna continue to lobby the WA State Government to support the complete sealing of the remaining 124km of unsealed road between Wiluna and Meekatharra.

Meeka Community Awards 2023
Posted 03 February 2023 Meeka Community Awards 2023

The Meeka Community Awards were a massive hit! Despite the rain (yes, there was rain) there was a big turn out with over 60 people attending. There was such a positive and supportive atmosphere during the awards and the rain was very refreshing! Once the awards ceremony was done morning tea was provided by Mama Moon’s Bakery and everyone was invited for a sausage sizzle to the pool. The Shire provided free entry for the day to the pool for everyone. Yulella and Mission Australia had lollies and dessert for everyone too!

Murchison GeoRegion Project Officer Expression of Interest
Posted 07 December 2022 Murchison GeoRegion Project Officer Expression of Interest

The Project Working Group (PWG) for the Murchison GeoRegion are seeking Expressions of Interest/Applications for a placement opportunity tot he position of Project Officer.

Meeka Community Award Nominations Now Open
Posted 30 November 2022 Meeka Community Award Nominations Now Open

Local agencies and groups are getting together to put on Meeka Community Awards. These awards are to celebrate the good things being done in the community and to acknowledge those who support this town. We have a lot of talented, helpful and inspirational people in town who deserve to be recognised.

Calling all Artists - Median Strip Upgrade
Posted 04 November 2022 Calling all Artists - Median Strip Upgrade

The Shire is planning to upgrade the Median Strip in Main Street and is inviting artists for collaboration on this project.

Youth Services Winner of Making a Difference Award and Popular Vote
Posted 25 October 2022 Youth Services Winner of Making a Difference Award and Popular Vote

Congratulations to the Meekatharra Shire Youth Services Team who took out two awards at the Community Achievement Awards Gala.

Yugunga-Nya Native Title Holders Murchison Technology Metals Project
Posted 14 October 2022 Yugunga-Nya Native Title Holders Murchison Technology Metals Project Briefing Session

Yugunga-Nya Traditional Owners are invited to attend the briefing session to learn more about the Project, ask questions, and raise concerns.

Labour needs to seal the deal for Goldfields Highway
Posted 03 October 2022 Labour needs to seal the deal for Goldfields Highway

Press Release:  It's time to fill in the gaps
Posted 20 September 2022 Press Release: It's time to fill in the gaps

We’re not after a dust up over this issue with the State Government, we just want less dust for the safety of road users on the Goldfields Highway” Shire Presidents Cr Harvey Nichols of Meekatharra and Cr Peter Grundy of Wiluna have stated.

Yugunga-Nya Native Title Aboriginal Corporation Community Consultation
Posted 11 August 2022 Yugunga-Nya Native Title Aboriginal Corporation Community Consultation Meeting

Yugunga-Nya Native Title Aboriginal Corporation Community Consultation Meeting 16th September 2022, 9am Meekatharra Town Hall

Shire Office Closed
Posted 04 July 2022 Shire Office Closed

Design a Bin Sticker
Posted 31 May 2022 Design a Bin Sticker

Bin Stickers are a great way to spread a positive message about using the bins and brighten up the streets. We are giving everyone in Meekatharra the opportunity to design a sticker to potentially be displayed around town. All the designs are due in by the 24th of June 2022, once all the designs are in we will hold a vote to chose which stickers will be printed. Please contact Amy at the Shire for more information, 9980 0600 or visit https://www.kabc.wa.gov.au/get-involved/tidy-towns-sustainable-communities/bin-stickers

Coronavirus Disease Midwest Medical and Other Support Phone List
Posted 10 March 2022 Coronavirus Disease Midwest Medical and Other Support Phone List

Coronavirus Disease Midwest Medical and Other Support Phone List

Sale of Plant and Machinery
Posted 19 January 2022 Sale of Plant and Machinery

The Shire of Meekatharra are advertising for sale a number of items of Plant and Machinery. Please see the advertisement for further details.

Internet Outage
Posted 05 January 2022 Internet Outage

Due to a third party provider outage the Shire Office currently doesn't have internet or telephone services. To contact us during this outage please ring 0417 989 076 or attend the Shire Office. This also affects various other locations in town. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Results of Election of President and Deputy President 2021
Posted 16 December 2021 Results of Election of President and Deputy President 2021

Public Notice - Bush Fire, Dog & Cemeteries Local Laws Gazette Oct 2021
Posted 27 October 2021 Public Notice - Bush Fire, Dog & Cemeteries Local Laws Gazette Oct 2021

Invite for Submission - Health & Property and Public Places Local Laws 2021
Posted 27 October 2021 Invite for Submission - Health & Property and Public Places Local Laws 2021

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