Welcome to the Shire of Goomalling website

Prohibited Burning Period - 1 November 2018 to 14 February 2019

We have now entered the Prohibited Burning Period, which runs until 14 February 2019 (subject to review of weather conditions).

No burning for any reason is allowed during this period. This includes the burning of garden refuse and open campfires.

Christmas closing times

Administration Office

Closing Monday 24^th December 2018 at 12noon and reopening Wednesday 2^nd January 2019 at 8:30am.

Medical Surgery

Closing Friday 21^st December at 5pm and reopening Wednesday 2^nd January 2019 at 8.45am.

Knick Knacks Op Shop

Last day of 2018 on Thursday 13^th December and back in 2019 from Monday 14^th January.

Proposed review of Local Laws 

The Shire of Goomalling has resolved to review its local laws relating to:

• Management and Control of Goomalling Cemetery 2010
• Extractive Industries 2007
• Local Laws relating to Fencing 2010
• Health Local Laws 2007
• Local Government Property 2010
• Refuse Disposal Facilities 2008
• Waste Local Law 2011
• Local Law Relating to Fire Breaks 1997
• Local Laws relating to Dogs 1997
• Local Laws relating to Parking Facilities 1997
• Local Laws in relation to the conduct of proceedings and the business of Council 1997

to determine whether or not it considers that they should be repealed or amended.  A copy of the laws and any review proposals may be inspected at or obtained from the Shire office, 32 Quinlan St, Goomalling WA 6460 between the hours of 8.30am to 4.00pm or on this website under the Local Laws section.

Submissions about the proposed review may be made to Jo Bywaters, Governance Officer at the Shire of Goomalling, PO Box 118 Goomalling WA 6460, or goshire@goomalling.wa.gov.au by Monday 24^th December 2018.

Meningococcal vaccine for 1-4 year olds

A FREE vaccination to protect against meningococcal strains ACWY is being offered to all children aged 12 months to less than 5 years.

Meningococcal disease is an uncommon, but sometimes life-threatening illness. At any one time, about 10% of healthy people carry meningococcal bacteria harmlessly in their nose or throat and do not become ill. To reduce the incidence of meningococcal disease among this vulnerable age group, a free vaccine will be available throughout 2018.

Contact your local GP or Child Health Clinic to schedule an appointment for your child/children to receive the vaccine.

For more information:

Goomalling Medical Surgery 
51 – 53 Railway Terrace, Goomalling 
Ph: 9629 1166

Wheatbelt Public Health Unit - Northam 
Ph: 9690 1720,  E-mail: wheatbelt.phu@health.wa.gov.au

Farmer Bushfire Response Vehicle Identifier Stickers  

Farm firefighting units form an important part of the Shire’s overall bushfire response. To assist authorities identify vehicles which can assist DFES in bushfire response, DFES and the Shire encourage owners of such vehicles or machinery to apply for a Fire Response Vehicle Identifier windscreen sticker. During bushfire events the Shire works with Police and Main Roads to manage or restrict traffic into affected areas. The presence of a Vehicle Identifier Sticker will help in quickly identifying vehicles and machinery which may be permitted on the fire ground. Eligible vehicles include farm firefighting appliances, bulk water trucks and earth moving machinery.

Application forms are available from the Shire Administration office or are downloadable here. Multiple stickers may be issued to persons with multiple suitable vehicles/equipment – one application form per vehicle is required. Owners must have read and understood the “Operating Private Equipment at Bushfires” publication and will make drivers of the vehicle familiar with this document. 

Please note that previously issued stickers expire on the 30 September 2018, holders of these stickers have been contacted via mail with renewal process.