Public Notices

The Shire of Gnowangerup Animals, Environmental and Nuisance Local Law 2016, Division 2 – Keeping of Poultry, Section 2.7, states that a rooster cannot be kept on land that is less than 1 hectare without permission from the Shire.

A Special Council Meeting will be held on 15 April 2026 at 3:30pm

The Shire is developing a Non-Potable Water Strategy to help maintain community spaces, protect environmental values, and strengthen resilience to climate change.

As part of delivery of the 2025/26 Annual Works Program, Floodway and road upgrades works will be occurring on Tieline Rd, just west of Moores Dam Rd through to Mindarabin Rd from the 8 April for about 4 weeks

The following tip pass card numbers have contact details that is missing or incomplete. These cards will be deactivated on the 30 April 2026 if details are not provided prior to this date.

Please be advised the Gnowangerup Community Swimming Pool will be closed from Thursday 9 April 2026. The last day of swimming will be Wednesday 8 April.

Results of the Extraordinary Election conducted on 26 March 2026.

Please be advised that the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 24 June 2026 will now be held on Wednesday 17 June 2026

An Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee meeting will be held on 25 March 2026, commencing at 2:00PM.

The Ordinary Council Meeting scheduled for Friday 27 March 2026 will now be held on Wednesday 25 March 2026 in Borden.

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.

The tip will be closed today (25/2/26) until 12pm due to gate repairs being undertaken which will restrict access. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.

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 qualified and experienced contractors to undertake a program of bushfire mitigation works across priority treatment areas.

List of Candidates & Election Packages

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

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.

The Shire of Gnowangerup is excited to announce the new position of Youth Development Officer.

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

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

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

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.

Special Meeting of Council 22 October 2025 commencing at 2:30pm

Residents and visitors of Gnowangerup are advised that members of the Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation and Shire staff will be burning tree debris piles within the War Memorial Park and Shire reserves.