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Shoulder Widening Works

Reconstruction and widening of the existing bitumen surface. Gravel overlaying and compacting between SLK – 24.60 to 30.00 Traffic management will be in place while works are being carried out. Expect periodic delays in travel times.

A reminder of the upcoming Council Meeting - Wednesday 18th May 2025

Unfortunately, the Seed Making Workshop with Melissa Ellero that was planned for this Thursday and Friday has been postponed due to illness. We will post when these workshops are rescheduled.

The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day -Biosphere Boodja workshops aim to raise awareness about elder abuse and promote healing and community engagement through creative expression. The program is targeted at people 60+ All participants will learn to work with clay an create sculptures to form part of the community art exhibition at BioSPHERE Boodja on 28 September 2025. Free to local Goomalling community 9 - 13 June 2025

Possum Post 2025-11 06 June 2025

Helicopter-based maintenance on insulators is continuing in your area. It’s all part of how we maintain the safety and reliability of the network.

A new short film titled Sheep is looking for a farm or rural property to bring its story to life, and they’re hoping it might be right here in our region.

In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of Goomalling hereby gives notice of its intention to impose differential rates on rateable property in the Shire of Goomalling in the 2025/2026 financial year.

Effective from 18 June 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting will commence from 5.00pm. This change in meeting start time will mean that public question time is from 5.00pm to 5.15pm, at the start of the meeting.

Betty Farmer (nee Maisey) Born: Goomalling Hospital, 29 May 1925

The Biosphere Boodja School Holiday Workshop Series offers a chance to learn new skills while contributing to artworks for the Biosphere Boodja Festival in Goomalling on 28 September 2025. Free to local Goomalling community for all ages July school holidays - Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 July 2025

Mortlock Pony Club $1143 (show jump cups and tracking) Goomalling P & C $1776.65 (musical instruments) Goomalling Cricket Club $1749 (shade structures) Goomalling Gumnuts $1060.50 (clothesline, hose and café panels) Goomalling Farmers Club $2000 (TV and dishwasher) Goomalling Bowling Club $2000 (kids bowls) In addition, the Opshop committee has pledged $20,000 to the Goomalling Community Resource Centre for Biosphere Boodja.

Possum Post - Edition 2025-10 (25 May 2025)

Power Pole Maintenance Works happening on the 3rd June 2025

Running from 19-25 May this year, National Volunteer Week is Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteering, with many events and activities set to take place throughout local communities.

The Shire of Goomalling Office will open at 9:00am on Thursday 22nd May 2025 We apologise for any inconvenience

A reminder of the upcoming Council Meeting - Wednesday 21st 2025

The ATO has an online learning platform designed by small businesses for small businesses: Essentials to strengthen your small business. This platform provides free courses to support small businesses improve their tax, super and business management knowledge.

Possum Post Edition 2025-09 10 May 2025

Our Mobile Service Centre ‘Kangaroo Paw II' will be visiting Goomalling, Cunderdin, Toodyay & Gingin #WA from 12 May to 15 May. Our staff can help you and your family with payments and services for Medicare and Centrelink, as well as information about Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the National Disability Insurance Scheme programs and services.

Help secure Carnaby's Black-Cockatoos future in the Wheatbelt!

Possum Post - Edition 2025-08

The Shire of Goomalling advises the Restricted Burning Period has now ended. Permits no longer required. The Shire encourages continued diligence and assessment of current and forecast conditions when considering burning.

TENDER: RFT202501 WASTE AND REFUSE DISPOSAL SERVICE

A quick guide to managing concussion in community and youth sport

Lending a Hand to Thrive: Supporting Each Other 12-18 May 2025 nfw,org.au

Survey to give voice to young people. Young people aged 12 to 25 can have their say in the Your Voice survey managed by the Yourtown.

Shire of Goomalling is proud to receive endorsement from Water Corporation as a Waterwise Council.

Possum Post - Edition 2025-07