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These works are essential to protect and extend the life of local roads, improve safety, and maintain driving conditions for the community. Please note that dates may be subject to change due to weather or operational requirements.

SWEK Rangers will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in the vicinity of the Kununurra Landfill site between 7:00am and 4:00pm, from Tuesday 9 June 2026 through to Friday 12 June 2026.

Pursuant to s6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given that the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley intends to introduce the 2026/27 Schedule of Fees and Charges with an effective commencement date of Wednesday 1 July 2026.

The Shire is incredibly proud to announce that Kununurra has taken out the 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Award for Western Australia!

The Shire advises that the Kununurra Leisure Centre will be closed on Monday 1st June. Member access to our 24/7 Gym will be available.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Kununurra Splash Park is closed until further notice.

The Shire is pleased to advise that site works for the Wyndham Community Boat Launching project will commence from 4-6 May 2026.

At the Ordinary Council Meeting on 28 April 2026, Council endorsed the following proposed differential rates and minimum payments for advertising. In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995 the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley hereby gives notice of its intention to impose the following differential rates and minimum payments on rateable property for 2026/2027:

The Shire is pleased to share that the KLC Aquatic Redevelopment - Stage 1 project has reached a major milestone, with the pools set to be filled next month. This marks a significant turning point and the most substantial progress achieved to date.

The Shire would like to advise that Kununurra Leisure Centre will be closed on ANZAC Day Saturday 25th April. Member access to the 24/7 gym door will be available.

The Shire is pleased to announce that Round 2 of the Community Grants Program is now open.

In accordance with section 5.31 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Annual General Meeting of Electors has been scheduled

Horizon Power wishes to advise that a section of Chestnut Avenue will be closed for works on Thursday, 18 December from 6am - 6pm. Please follow the road signage provided. For more information, please visit www.horizonpower.com.au/

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley wishes to advise that the 2024/25 Annual Report was accepted by Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 9 December 2025, in accordance with Section 5.54(1) of the Local Government Act 1995.

Join us for festive fun this Friday 12 December!

The Shire would like to advise that due to a scheduled outage, the KLC after-hours gym access door may be out of service for a short period of time.

There is always something happening at the Kununurra Leisure Centre, so we've put together "Leisure in Action" so you know exactly what weekly activities we have on.

The Shire would like to let travellers and community members know that the Kununurra Airport is currently experiencing an unplanned water outage.

The Kununurra Splash Park Slide opening hours have changed.

Due to staff shortages, the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Splash Park will be closed Sunday 9th November 2025.

The Shire is pleased to welcome six new candidates to Council

An update on the road upgrade of Millington Drive, which is self-funded and self-performed by the Shire.

An update on the road construction of Lakeview Drive, self-performed by the Shire with funding from the Black Spot Program.

The Shire would like to advise the Wyndham Pool opening hours are changing between 27th October - 7th November.

The Shire advises that traffic management will be in place approximately 32 km along Lake Argyle Road while culvert replacement works are undertaken from 18 August 2025 to 29 August 2025.

Tonight's Audit (Finance & Risk) Committee Meeting meeting has been rescheduled until the 25th August 2025.