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Due to a recent burst of vandalism, the public toilets will now be locked between the hours of 5pm to 7am every night.

The Shire of Gnowangerup is currently seeking applications for the role of Cleaner.

The Shire of Gnowangerup is excited to share an update on where the plan for the new recreation precinct stands, and how the community can stay involved.

Simple ways to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes, reduce breeding around your home/holiday accommodation and minimise the risk of mosquito-borne disease transmission.

Due to illegal dumping causing fire hazards the Ongerup tip hours have been reduced to ensure more control over how waste is disposed of.

The Shire will provide a bulk rubbish collection for households on the following dates: Ongerup - Tuesday 18th November 2025 Borden - Wednesday 19th November 2025 Gnowangerup - Thursday 20th November 2025

To register your address for the competition please email gnpshire@gnowangerup.wa.gov.au or phone 9827 1007. Registrations close Tuesday 9th December 2025. Winners will be announced Saturday 13, December at the Gnowangerup CRC's Christmas Markets. HAPPY DECORATING!!!! 

The Shire of Gnowangerup is currently seeking applications for the role of Townsite Maintenance Officer across the towns of Ongerup and Borden.

The Shire of Gnowangerup is currently seeking applications for the role of Civil Works Operator – Grader within the road construction/maintenance crew.

The Ongerup Refuse Site will reopen on Saturday 25 October 2025 after the fire was extinguished at the general waste trench (landfill).

Firebreaks must be installed on all properties within the Shire by 15 October 2025 and maintained clear of all flammable material up to and including 30 April 2026.

The Chief Executive Officer will be unable to attend the Community Engagement event scheduled for today in Borden from 10:00am to 11:00am. If you have any topics or questions you would like to discuss, please contact the Shire directly.

The Shire of Gnowangerup is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified civil contractor for the provision of unsealed road resheeting services.

Results of Local Government Election 2025

The candidates Rebecca Kiddle, Rebecca O’Meehan, and Peter Callaghan were elected unopposed.

Significant Act during Caretaker Period – Local Government Act 1995 s.3.73(4) and Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996 r.3B Invitation for Tender – Delivery of Unsealed Roads Resheet Program

LG Election Candidate Profile - Rebecca Kiddle

LG Election Candidate Profile - Rebecca O'Meehan

The nominations open on Thursday, 28 August 2025 and close at 4:00pm Thursday, 4 September 2025

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.

Enrolments and updates must be completed and received by 5:00 PM Friday, 22 August 2025.

A Risk and Audit Committee meeting will be held on 13 August 2025, commencing at 2:30pm

The purpose of the meeting is the adoption of the 2025-2026 Annual Budget.