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Perth and Peel small businesses impacted by the ANZAC Day weekend lockdown will soon be able to apply for $2,000 grants to assist with some of the costs incurred as a direct result of the three-day lockdown and subsequent restrictions.

The Shire is pleased to advise we have been successful in obtaining a free e-waste drop off event.

Effective 12.01am Tuesday 27th April 2021 until 12.01am Saturday 8th May 2021, in line with restrictions put in place by the State Government, the Perth metropolitan area and the Peel region will enter into post lockdown transition. This includes all residents of the Shire of Waroona.

The Shire of Waroona have engaged Pickles to sell on the Shire’s behalf the 12G Cat Grader

Recent sampling at the Weir has indicated elevated levels of bacteria in the water.

We are expecting to be reopen Tuesday 13/4/21. The gym and courts are open. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Tenders closing at 2:00pm on Tuesday 27 April 2021 are invited for the following: 2020/21-05: Buller Road Waste Facility Site Management

Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the 2021 Volunteer Grants are now open for community organisations in Canning “(including all communities within the Shire of Waroona.

The Preston Beach community enjoyed another successful outdoor cinema event on the Saturday night of the March long weekend with well over 100 people and quite a few kangaroos on the golf club green to watch movie: ‘The Call of the Wild‘ with Harrison Ford.

In order to conduct a public event on Shire of Waroona land or in a Shire owned venue, approval must first be obtained through the lodgement of a Public Event Application Form.

There's a new park planned for Waroona. Tell us what you think!

Micro Grant Round Open Now!

If you fly a drone or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) for business or as part of your job, it must now be registered and its operator accredited with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) before you fly – it’s the law.

A great day was had by all at the Waroona Australia Day celebrations 2021

Captain John Twaddle's dedication of service to the Waroona community has been acknowledged with the Honorary Freeman award.

In accordance with section 5.54 of the Local Government Act 1995, Council has accepted the Annual Report for the 2019/20 financial year at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 15 December 2020.

There has been an incredible amount of planning and development by the Shire, the taskforce and consultants in partnership with the community in 2020, to provide a number of high level strategic plans and a clear direction for Waroona's future.

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Are you looking for a way to showcase your food and beverage product range to a wider audience of consumers and buyers? Apply now for inclusion into the Peel Food and Beverage Capability Guide.

Following months of engagement, planning, idea generating and collaboration, and in line with the community’s highest priority, the key ideas from the much anticipated draft Waroona Town Centre Revitilisation Plan (the Plan) are available for upcoming review and feedback prior to finalisation early in the new year.

The spirit of community shone bright at Preston Beach this Sunday 29 November as residents and visitors came together to create a stunning mural at the Community Centre on Panorama Drive.

Community Engagement is underway for the the development of a Foreshore Management Plan for Preston Beach

Following significant public support, Council has endorsed a $1.1 million loan to build a ‘once in a generation’ project in the heart of the Waroona Townsite.

Please be advised the Shire of Waroona administration office and licensing centre will be CLOSED from 3pm on Friday the 4th of December. We will be reopening as normal Monday the 7th of December at 9.00am We apologise for any inconvenience.

The Shire of Waroona intends to impose new Fees and Charges for the 2020/21 financial year for the acceptance of General Waste at the Buller Road Refuse Disposal Site.

The Preston Beach community are one step closer to creating a community garden on Stables Road, with Council approving the project and proposed location at its October meeting

Famous musician, John Butler, will be the lead act at a community concert at the Waroona Showgrounds on Sunday 22 November 2020. Butler will be supported by talented artists Phil Bartlett and Phil Walley Stack with supporting acts commencing at 7pm.

The Waroona Council meetings will once again travel to Preston Beach and Lake Clifton in 2021.

The Waroona Lions Club Community Gala Christmas party will once again go ahead on 11 December at Drakesbrook Place.