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The Shire of Gnowangerup requires the services of an experienced contractor to undertake the widening and resealing of approximately 2.55kms of the Borden-Bremer Bay Road.

Road Improvement Works – Gravel Resheet Program

Pursuant to Section 5.25(g) of the Local Government Act 1995 Public Notice of a Risk and Audit Committee Meeting of Council is hereby given.

The Shire of Gnowangerup is seeking a qualified and experienced Workshop Supervisor - Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic to join our Infrastructure and Assets team.

The Shire of Gnowangerup is seeking qualified and experienced contractors to undertake a program of bushfire mitigation works across priority treatment areas.

Please note Park Road will be closed from 8:30am onwards on Thursday 19th February due to installation of foot bridge.

The maps that define the fire ban areas and divisions have been updated. Please see below. You can also find these on the website under Council - Public Documents - Emergency Management

List of Candidates & Election Packages

ETA Pharmacies Group is pleased to announce it has recently appointed Irvine Tavuyanago as Pharmacist in Charge at Gnowangerup Pharmacy.

Nominations for the upcoming Local Government Election have now closed. Candidate profiles

The Shire of Gnowangerup is recruiting for a General Hand (Entry Level) to join the Shire’s Depot team.

Here is some information about nominating to be an elected member.

Nominations for the vacancy of one Councillor open on 3 February 2026 and close on 10 February 2026.

The Pedestrian Bridge over the Gnowangerup Creek will be closed for renewal works as from the 28 January 2026 for two months while the Bridge is replaced.

The enrolment to vote in the Local Government Extraordinary Election 26 March 2026 closes at 5:00pm Wednesday, 28 January 2026.

The Shire of Gnowangerup is seeking a qualified contractor for the widening of the existing roadway, resealing it and upgrading floodways on Tieline Road.

Bin Collection will be as normal this Thursday 25th December. Please place bins curbside Wednesday night for early collection Thursday morning.

Council at its Ordinary Meeting on 22 October 2025, resolved to hold Ordinary Meetings of Council commencing at 3:30pm on the following dates:

On behalf of the Shire of Gnowangerup, Council and the wider community, the CEO wishes to extend a sincere thanks to all the bushfire volunteers and emergency services personnel who responded to the house fire in Gnowangerup on Tuesday 25 November 2025.

The Annual Electors Meeting will be held at the Gnowangerup Town Hall on Monday 2nd February 2026 commencing at 12noon

Please see below adjustments to usual opening hours over the Christmas period

The Ongerup tip hours will be increased from December 5.

The Shire invites comments on transferring Crown Reserve 22657 – Lot 225 Corbett Street, Gnowangerup from Crown reserve to private ownership for housing development

The Minister for Commerce approved a variation of the provisions of the Retail Trading Hours Act 1987 (WA) to enable extended trading.

The Shire is looking for expressions of interest for participants in a one-day Health and Safety Representative refresher course. The course is open to Health and Safety Representatives who have completed their initial five-day training and are now required to attend the annual refresher training, as per section 21 of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022. The cost of the course will be around $360 per participant. If you would like to express your interest, or have any other questions, please contact the HR & Contracts Manager Ciara Nalty at ciara.nalty@gnowangerup.wa.gov.au. Expressions of interest are open until 5 December 2025.

Our phones and Internet are currently down. Sorry for any inconvenience, we are working with Telstra to get this sorted as soon as possible.

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 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.