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.
Hannah Whitehead
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.
Jacki Elezovich
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
Ian Goodenough, who was the Federal MP for Moore for 12 years, has confirmed he is running for Joondalup mayor.
Liam Murphy
A major Perth council has defended the 37 per cent increase in its swimming pool inspection fee.
Justin Bianchini
Released confidential reports show the City of Bayswater council ignored warnings from its staff about remaining a member of a regional council.
Michael Palmer
The State Government has been slammed for showing ‘no interest’ in protecting Perth’s trees after a council resorted to offering a financial lure for people to keep them.
Ambitious million-dollar housing and infrastructure plans are named as grounds for the Shire of Narrogin’s rate hike, announced when the shire adopted its 2025-26 budget last month.
Extra accommodation and residential land, upgraded facilities and emergency services top Narrogin’s priorities this financial year in preparation for renewable influx, revealed in the shire’s $32.5m budget.
Roadworks remain a top priority for Denmark spending in this financial year, with the Shire of Denmark allocating $3.57m in its 2025-26 annual budget, adopted at a special meeting of council last month
A long-time Wheatbelt shire president praised for her tireless campaign for regional road improvements has received the highest honour at the 2025 WA Local Government Association’s awards.
It comes after the mayor defended the town’s decision to terminate the lease and not provide an extension despite it being expected to create dead zones for surrounding customers.
Sophie Gannon
Katanning residents keen to put their hand up for local government can learn more about the role of councillors as the Shire prepares to host the first of two information sessions in the lead up to elections.
Melissa Sheil
A legal barney between the Shire of Mt Magnet and a local vanadium play over rates charges has escalated to the point where the State Government has to draw up new laws to fix the mess.
Simone Grogan
Two Wheatbelt stalwarts were recognised on a State level for their dedicated work and ideas in local government at the 2025 WA Local Government Association awards earlier this month.
Lorraine Young says her decision to finish as Cottesloe mayor in October isn’t the end of her council career.
Harriet Flinn
The meeting agenda outlined some of Nedlands’ most urgent issues for discussion and decision.
Harriet Flinn and Oliver Lane
The town was one of six local governments subject to an Office of the Auditor General investigation of their spending.
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