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Notice is hereby given that a Special Council Meeting of the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley will be held as follows

The wait is over – Kununurra’s new swimming pool will officially open on Monday 21 September 2026. 

The Shire is reviewing its local laws to ensure they remain relevant, effective and appropriate for our community.

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) of the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley will be held.

Good news for the East Kimberley! BOM is progressing works on Wyndham’s replacement weather radar.

The Shire will be undertaking drainage improvement works along Hibiscus Drive, between Gardenia Drive and Argentea Avenue, Kununurra between 14 September - 14 October 2026.

Special Council Meeting – Acting Chief Executive Officer Arrangements Notice is hereby given that a Special Council Meeting of the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley will be held as follows: Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026 Time: 4:45pm Location: Council Chambers, 20 Coolibah Drive, Kununurra

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley Ranger Services team has been named a finalist in the WA Rangers Association 2026 Ranger Team of the Year.

Elaine Clucas (KAJE Environmental Health Services) has been appointed by the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley to prepare the Shire’s first Public Health Plan. Under the Public Health Act 2016, all local governments must prepare a Public Health Plan that aligns with the State Public Health Plan and responds to local needs. The purpose of a local government public health plan is to set priorities and actions to promote, prevent, protect and enable the public health of its community.

In accordance with section 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley gives notice that, at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, Council resolved to amend the 2026/27 Schedule of Fees and Charges.

The Annual Grants Round of our Community Grants Program is NOW OPEN!

In accordance with regulation 19D of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, notice is hereby given that Council formally adopted the updated Strategic Community Plan at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 28 July 2026.

The Shire is pleased to share that Ivanhoe Crossing is officially OPEN!

The Shire wishes to advises the irrigation schedule for the town centre will be temporarily adjusted from Friday 10th July - Thursday 16th July.

The local government has received an application for a proposed telecommunication infrastructure (tower) at Lot 1252 (34) Durack Road, Wyndham and public comments are invited.

The Shire would like to advise of the following road updates.

Public Notice - Proposed disposition of land (Lease and Licence) In accordance with section 3.58(3) of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley gives notices of the following proposed dispositions

New dates: 1 April – 31 December each year. If you're planning to light a fire during the Restricted Burning Period, remember that a fire permit may be required.

The Shire would like to advise there is a change of date for the East Kimberley Regional Airport Committee meeting.

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.