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drumMUSTER will be happening on Friday 25th September 2026. Bookings are essential

This rental is a lovely newly fully renovated residential property with 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom with 2nd Toilet. Lounge and Dining room / Sunroom, kitchen and laundry with a shed / garage.

Development Application - Tourist and Visitor Accommodation at A1466 L600, 67 Railway Terrace, Goomalling

Please be advised that the Northam Pithara Road from the Goomalling Town limit through to the turn off to Wongan Hills is now open

Please be advised that the Northam Pithara Road from the Goomalling Town limit through to the turn off to Wongan Hills is closed due to an emergency.

Possum Post Edition 16 2026

The Shire of Goomalling is pleased to announce two successful funding outcomes through the State Library of Western Australia’s Encouraging Promising Practice and Tech & Digital Inclusion grant programs. These investments strengthen the Goomalling Community Library’s role as an inclusive, future focused hub for learning, wellbeing, and digital innovation.

Goomalling-Calingiri Road from Burabadji Rd to Shire of Goomalling/ Victoria Plains border Shire of Goomalling wishes to advise that after a recent emergency, the Goomalling-Calingiri Road from Burabadji Rd to the Shire of Goomalling/ Victoria Plains border is OPEN with REDUCED SPEED LIMITS until further notice. Please exercise caution in the area.

Goomalling-Calingiri Road from Burabadji Rd to Shire of Goomalling/ Victoria Plains border Shire of Goomalling wishes to advise that due to an emergency, the Goomalling-Calingiri Road from Burabadji Rd to the Shire of Goomalling/ Victoria Plains border is CLOSED IMMEDIATELY until further notice. Please use alternate routes. Local Traffic Only Permitted

Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics counts every person and household in Australia. This is called the Census of Population and Housing. The next Census is on Tuesday 11 August 2026.

There’s a Census job for you Did you know the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is hiring over 30,000 people for the Census?

Possum Post Edition 15 2026

The Shire of Goomalling would like to invite Expressions of Interest for the “As Is” purchase of Lot 5 P3066 known as 9 Lockyer Street Goomalling. The property is located within the town of Goomalling and is zoned residential with deep sewerage connection and back lane access. The 1012m2 property includes a Dwelling and Shed with fencing.

VacSwim offers fun swimming lessons over the October and summer school holidays. It aims to give children across Western Australia the skills to stay safe and confident in the water.

The Lions Cancer Institute (LCI) will be providing a free Skin Cancer Screening in Goomalling on Sunday 9th August. This free service provides for the early detection of skin lesions and where a lesion is identified a referral is made to your GP for further investigation.

AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices. It will be ready to use in October 2026, but before it launches, we need to test the system across Australia.

PUBLIC NOTICE - September Ordinary Council Meeting - Change of Day and Time

Speed and how it influences road safety

From 1 July 2026, Council has activated a major accessibility upgrade on its website with the introduction of the UserWay Accessibility Widget, a tool designed to make online information easier to access for all community members.

Demolition Application - St Paul’s Anglican Church - 7 Throssell Street, Goomalling

Possum Post Edition 14 2026

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday 21st July at 12.00 noon

Extractive Industry Expansion of Operations Sheen Road, A1301 L488, Sheen Road on Deposited Plan 2973 Mumberkine.

Possum Post Edition 13 2026

Our community gathered on 20 June for a dynamic GO Circular – Be a Great Sort Program workshop delivered in partnership with Urban Revolution, welcoming an engaged group of 15 participants. This session built on the first two foundational workshops—composting methods and worm farming—which introduced residents to creating healthy soil from household organic waste.

We’re excited to welcome Gaia Leonardi to our community in Term 3. Gaia is an Italian ceramic artist and educator from Bottega Mirta Morigi in Faenza, bringing her unique blend of contemporary ceramics, creativity, and embodied learning.

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 2026/2027 financial year.

• Avoid contact with sick or dead birds or wildlife • Record what you see • Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

At Synergy, we’re committed to making a positive impact on the communities where we operate. Aligned with our Social Value framework, our annual Community Giving Fund aims to support community organisations creating resilient, prosperous communities. The Community Giving Fund provides grants of up to $10,000 to successful applicants to support initiatives that deliver positive outcomes for the communities where we live and work, in the South West Interconnected System (SWIS).