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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?

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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

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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.

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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).

The PHPlan has been developed in response to statutory requirements and produced through an evidence-based approach. The plan acknowledges the Shires existing health services and facilities, and sets adaptive objectives that are incorporate, and allow consideration for relevant regional initiatives and funding opportunities. Its strengthens based and supports key environmental health functions. The Plan is available to the community in a range of formats and encourages feedback that will inform annual reviews of objectives that inform strategic planning, collaborations and shared responsibility for health and community wellbeing.

The Shire of Goomalling is excited to announce the installation of several new pieces of equipment, made possible through the generous support of the Goomalling Community Opshop and the Goomalling & Districts Community Bank®.

The Shire of Goomalling has been successful in securing $20,343 through the Cook Labor Government’s Closed - Circuit Television (CCTV) Election Commitment Grant Program, enabling the replacement of the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera on the Railway Terrace tilt pole.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) are seeking your input regarding the recent AusAlert trial conducted today at 12 noon.

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Two of Goomalling’s very own have been recognised at WALGA's Local Government Honour Awards held on Friday, 12 June 2026 at the WA Museum Boola Bardip. Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Natalie Bird received the Merit Award in recognition of notable contributions and service to WALGA, Local Government and/or the Local Government sector. Ex Shire President, Barry Haywood received the Eminent Service Award in recognition of significant and distinguished participation and contribution to WLAGA, Local Government and/or Local Government sector and demonstrated record of leadership and commitment to Local Government.

Help the Shire 'Thank a First Responder'

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In October 2026, the Australian Government is launching AusAlert – a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices. They will be performing testing in Goomalling at 12:00pm on Friday 19th June 2026