News

Soil Conservation Incentives Program      10-11-2009 02:07 PM

A Wheatbelt NRM initiative for farmers to protect soil from wind erosion, SCIP grants of between $5,000-$50,000 are available for farmer groups or individuals to trial and/or demonstrate to their local community recommended farm management practices that protect the soil resource from wind erosion.

Chitibin Heights Getaway      05-11-2009 12:12 PM

Opened in August 2009, this fully self-contained two bedroom cottage with panoramic views is the latest addition to the range of accommodation available in Goomalling.

New Acacia Gardens album in progress      02-11-2009 07:26 PM

Acacia Gardens' upcoming CD will feature a mix of traditional music played on guitar and hammered dulcimer.

Recognising Women Farmers grants of up to $50,000      29-10-2009 10:01 AM

These grants offer support for activities that will build the leadership and representative capacity of women in primary industries — to strengthen primary industry productivity and build rural, regional and remote community resilience to a changing climate.

Opportunity to develop your business and finance skills in Goomalling      26-10-2009 03:03 PM

For those of you who are running a business or thinking about starting one, a great opportunity is coming up in Goomalling. AgriFood Skills Australia and Heartlands Country are running a 2-day workshop that will help you plan and manage your business and its finances.

Premier's Active Citizenship Awards      22-10-2009 08:59 AM

Nominate an inspiring community member or group from Goomalling.

Welding, design, mosaics, budgeting, permaculture, computers, art, parenting...?      15-10-2009 11:56 AM

Do you have skills and knowledge you'd like to learn or share?

Have you got big ideas for water savings in Goomalling?      15-10-2009 11:52 AM

The Shire of Goomalling harvests stormwater which, along with 35 million litres of recycled sewerage from 175 sewered properties in town, is used to water the recreation ground and public gardens.

Harvest/Total Movement Ban Notification Available by SMS      08-10-2009 11:39 AM

To be included on the shire's SMS notification list, please let us know your name and mobile number, as well as your phone and fax numbers and email address.

An extra half a million dollars for Goomalling per year?      07-10-2009 11:15 AM

At least! It's up to us.

Make your family a part of the Slater Homestead landscape      06-10-2009 10:36 AM

Plans are underway to create beautiful gardens and paths around historic Slater Homestead, and you're invited to display your family's name on a paver in the path.

Local Councillors Reelected Unopposed      24-09-2009 12:40 PM

As there were no nominations for the Local Government elections, the existing Councillors will remain.

Over $8,000 paid for our rubbish      23-09-2009 12:58 PM

Recently Simms Metals Group came to the Goomalling tip and took away 133.5 tonnes of light gauge metal and disused or wrecked cars.

Goomalling to appear on online TV      18-09-2009 05:10 PM

LocoTV will visit Goomalling on Friday 25 September 2009 to film a seven minute TV segment about the shire.

Volunteering Australia’s 2009 ‘National Survey of Volunteering Issues’ is now open      16-09-2009 05:19 PM

Volunteering Australia invites all volunteers and not for profit organisations that involve volunteers, as well as business organisations that have employee volunteering programs, to participate in the 2009 National Survey of Volunteering Issues.

Call for nominations      07-09-2009 12:53 PM

Nominations are called for the Shire of Goomalling In-Person Elections to be held on Saturday 17 October 2009 to fill vacancies on the Goomalling Shire Council.

Mortlock Football League Grand Final      07-09-2009 08:09 AM

A record 1593 people came to watch the hockey and football grand finals in Goomalling on Sunday 6 September.

Living Communities      03-09-2009 09:58 AM

A community economic development program that stops the outflow of money from rural communities by identifying ‘leaks’ in local economies and ‘plugging’ them with new enterprises or enhanced existing ones, has created a great deal of interest after an information night held on Monday 31 August 2009.

Commercial Property For Sale      02-09-2009 01:41 PM

This spacious commercial property is located in one of Goomalling’s most highly visible locations (both to residents and people passing through town) so could be an ideal place for you to open or expand your business.

Mortlock Football League Preliminary Final Results      31-08-2009 12:28 PM

30 August 2009

Hooley Dooleys Coming to the Wheatbelt      25-08-2009 07:49 AM

The Hooley Dooleys will be performing at the Early Childhood and Family Expo to be held at the Wongan Hills Civic Centre on Thursday 17 September.

2nd Semi Final Results      24-08-2009 08:44 AM

Mortlock Football League, 23 August 2009

Goomalling Walk Trail      20-08-2009 11:07 AM

Installed on Friday 14 August, the trail starts at the entrance the of recreation centre and takes you on a scenic and gentle walk around the town.

Local Government Structural Reform      19-08-2009 12:20 PM

The Minister for Local Government is encouraging each local government within WA to embrace the opportunity for voluntary amalgamations.

1st semi final results      17-08-2009 09:36 AM

Mortlock Football League

2009 Mortlock Football League Medal Count      14-08-2009 08:17 AM

The dinner and awards night was held at the Gingin Sports Pavilion on 11 August 2009.

Mortlock Football League      10-08-2009 01:20 PM

Round 14 results, 9 August

Netball club fundraiser      03-08-2009 07:48 PM

For your chance to win a heap of Tupperware buy a $2 raffle ticket at the bank, medical surgery, dentist, hair dresser or from one of the netball girls.

Mortlock Football League      03-08-2009 08:06 PM

Round 13 results, 2 August 2009

More fun for Goomalling babies and toddlers      30-07-2009 11:58 AM

$4,000 worth of toys, art and craft supplies, furniture and equipment is arriving soon - and maybe a Kinder Gym too!

Local businesses support Avon Valley ladies golf event      29-07-2009 12:53 PM

The Goomalling lady golf members are grateful for the generous support of businesses servicing the Avon Valley.

WA Governor visits Goomalling      29-07-2009 12:00 PM

On Tuesday 21 July Goomalling hosted His Excellency Dr Ken Michael AC Governor of Western Australia and Mrs Michael.

Mortlock Football League      27-07-2009 07:41 AM

Round 12 results - 26 July 2009

Mortlock Football League round 11 results      07-07-2009 09:00 AM

18-19 July 2009

Mortlock Football League Landmark Country Football Championships Results      13-07-2009 01:58 PM

9-11 July 2009

Local girl bound for China      09-07-2009 11:10 AM

Alix Smith and her all girl pop group the Pixie Chicks are headed off on their first international tour.

Local Government Structural Reform      08-07-2009 11:00 AM

Have your say about the structure of the Shire of Goomalling at one of two workshops.

Mortlock Football League      07-07-2009 09:00 AM

Round 10 Results

Oak Park Picnic Area and Walk Trail      03-07-2009 01:45 PM

Photographers and nature lovers, bring your cameras because the rain is beginning to fill the waterways at Oak Park.

Help for volunteer organisations      29-06-2009 08:26 AM

A new booklet aims to help organisations recruit and retain volunteers.

Healthy Club Sponsorships      26-06-2009 01:39 PM

Up to $2,500 is available to make your club safer and healthier and to train and educate volunteers.

Swimming pool refurbishment      25-06-2009 09:42 AM

The Goomalling War Memorial Swimming Pool bowl has been replastered.

Club visits Goomalling      04-06-2009 09:45 AM

Cheryl Henry reports on the WA chapter of the Australian Touring Caravan, Motorhome & Camping Club's recent weekend in Goomalling.

Golf Links      14-05-2009 12:04 PM

The Goomalling Golf Club is on the Internet.

Goomalling health services      14-05-2009 11:40 AM

What health services does Goomalling need now and in the future?

Calling all volunteers      14-05-2009 01:24 PM

Want to earn cash for your organisation or club?

Anstey Park      16-04-2009 11:16 AM

With the redevelopment of Railway Tce about to commence, it seems a good time to give Anstey Park a bit of a facelift and reintroduce the water feature.

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The ABC's Revive and Thrive Challenge      19-11-2009 09:07 AM

How would you revive your community? Tell the ABC your idea and win up to $50,000 to make it happen in the ABC's Revive and Thrive Challenge.