A draft policy governing future renewable energy projects in Albany is out for comment, with one councillor dubbing it an “insurance” policy to ensure the community is not steamrolled by the renewables wave
Melissa Sheil
The council said the released findings lacked adequate context and there were concerns it would diminish public trust.
Michael Palmer
A road safety project in the City of Nedlands has been delayed amid concerns from commissioners that money for the project has not been approved.
David McMullen has put his hand up for another term as Subiaco mayor, saying the city needs steady leadership more than ever.
Harriet Flinn
Town of Bassendean officers have recommended against installing anti-choking LifeVac devices in town facilities.
Sophie Gannon
WA councils are investigating how they can tap into artificial intelligence to boost productivity and fill gaps from workforce shortages.
Caitlyn Rintoul
A local government veteran has been tasked with stopping a repeat of the Nedlands council debacle before it starts.
Oliver Lane
Australia’s first ever outdoor squash court and highly anticipated pump track is soon to come to fruition in a Wheatbelt town as part of its four-year strategy to enhance youth engagement.
Hannah Whitehead
The Shire of Pingelly’s plans for an off-road dirt bike track has garnered parliament attention when a petition signed by more than 100 people was tabled last week.
The State Government’s Regional Road Safety program is expanding to local government-managed roads, with the City of Albany’s Nanarup Road in line for more than $2 million in upgrades.
Jacki Elezovich
Fremantle councillor Ben Lawver has announced his intention to run for mayor of Fremantle setting up a battle with incumbent mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge.
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Caitlin Vinci
A former deputy mayor says the city has been left ‘holding the baby’ with a troubled regional council, while the current deputy mayor has revealed the reasons behind his vote.
Mayor Greg Milner said ‘his dedication, approachability and genuine care for others made a lasting difference’.
The East Fremantle mayor confirmed he is ‘hanging up the chains’ because he has lost ‘enthusiasm’ for the job.
When Dakota Krispyn earned himself a seat at the Shire of Harvey table in 2021, he was told a joke about having to wear a “bulletproof vest”. Four years on and the joke has more truth than humour, he says.
Craig Duncan
A local government marvel who stood as the first female president in a Great Southern shire has received deserved recognition, named a life member at the 2025 WA Local Government Association’s awards.
The head of a regional shire set to face a tidal wave of renewable projects said that though he is “extremely grateful” for the government’s draft community benefit guideline, concerns remain.
Despite determined and longstanding community advocacy, the Shire of Denmark council has voted not to proceed with plans for an indoor pool in the town.
Millions of dollars will be spent on redeveloping the Shire of Plantagenet’s pool, youth precinct and roads this financial year, with the council adopting the 2025-26 budget on August 5.
For the first time, a southern Wheatbelt bowling club is gearing up for twilight and night competitions for the upcoming 2025-26 summer season after a huge lighting upgrade.
A group of local governments have joined forces in a bid to construct Australia’s longest continuous walking and cycling loop trail that will “connect the heart of the Wheatbelt”.
Shire of Plantagenet has allocated a massive $8.4 million to the continued redevelopment of the Mt Barker Memorial Swimming Pool to upgrade and restore the much-loved community facility in its 2025-26 budget.
Twelve new social homes are ready for occupation in McKail, representing a significant boost to the Great Southern’s housing crisis.
Claire Middleton
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