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Northam Re-Use Water Scheme Funding Announcement
Photo Credit: Pictured: Nationals Senator Perin Davey, Nationals Bullwinkel candidate Mia Davies, Liberal Bullwinkel candidate Matt Moran, Member for Central Wheatbelt Lachlan Hunter, Shire President Chris Antonio and members of local sporting and recreation clubs at the funding announcement.
Posted 23 April 2025 Northam Re-Use Water Scheme Funding Announcement

Mia Davies from the National Party and Matt Moran from the Liberal Party, alongside Deputy Leader of the National Party, Senator Perin Davey, have announced a $10 million election commitment towards the upgrade and expansion of the Northam Re-Use Water Scheme

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Open Burning Period
Posted 22 April 2025 Open Burning Period

The Shire of Northam has now entered the Open Burning Period

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Upcoming Road Closures
Posted 14 April 2025 Upcoming Road Closures

Northam Road Closure Updates.

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Clackline Trail Funding Announcement
Posted 11 April 2025 Clackline Trail Funding Announcement

At an event held in Clackline on Thursday 10th April, two candidates for the Federal seat of Bullwinkel, Mia Davies from the National Party and Matt Moran from the Liberal Party, made an election commitment of $200,000 towards an advocacy item listed in the Shire of Northam’s Priorities for the Future.

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Gold Waterwise Council
Posted 11 April 2025 Gold Waterwise Council

Re-endorsed as a Gold Waterwise Council

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Reduction of Permit Conditions
Posted 09 April 2025 Reduction of Permit Conditions

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Heart Foundation Walking
Posted 07 April 2025 Heart Foundation Walking

Celebrate a step towards a healthy mind, body and heart

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Avoid Water Contact Activities in Avon River
Posted 04 April 2025 Avoid Water Contact Activities in Avon River

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River Odours
Posted 28 March 2025 River Odours

The Shire of Northam has received multiple complaints of “rotten egg” odours in close proximity to the river.

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End of Season Closure for Wundowie Pool
Posted 26 March 2025 End of Season Closure for Wundowie Pool

The Wundowie pool will officially close for the season on April 6, 2025.

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CBH Defibrillator Donation at Northam Oval
Photo Credit: Celebrating a 24/7 AED at Henry Street Oval, L-R: Northam Shire President Chris Antonio with OHCA survivor Wade Hunter and CBH Head of Health, Safety and Environment Tim Manning.
Posted 26 March 2025 CBH Defibrillator Donation at Northam Oval

Wade’s survival story inspires CBH defibrillator donation at Northam Oval·

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Licensing Disruption Resolved
Posted 25 March 2025 Licensing Disruption Resolved

The Shire of Northam licensing services are now back up and running following a statewide outage. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Bert Hawke Precinct Lighting Upgrades
Posted 21 March 2025 Bert Hawke Precinct Lighting Upgrades

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Power Purchase Agreement
Posted 14 March 2025 Power Purchase Agreement

At a Special Meeting of Council held on 5 March 2025, the Shire committed to renew the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) contract for a further 3 years, which will put the Shire’s contestable assets (those using over 50 MWh per annum) on 100% renewable energy

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Permits to Burn
Posted 07 March 2025 Permits to Burn

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Recreation Facilities Development Review - Wundowie Date Added
Posted 04 March 2025 Recreation Facilities Development Review - Wundowie Date Added

Have your say!

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Recreation Services Development Review
Posted 01 March 2025 Recreation Services Development Review

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How do you feel about the current state of local regional WA roads?
Posted 28 February 2025 How do you feel about the current state of local regional WA roads?

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Northam Airfield Project Funding
Posted 28 February 2025 Northam Airfield Project Funding

Details of a recent funding announcement for upgrades at the Northam Airfield.

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Walk of Fame Nominations Open Now
Posted 24 February 2025 Walk of Fame Nominations Open Now

Nominations close March 21.

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Elevate Festival 2025
Posted 21 February 2025 Elevate Festival 2025

Details of the 2025 Elevate Festival.

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Old Northam Railway Station Closed
Posted 20 February 2025 Old Northam Railway Station Closed

Facility closed for restoration works

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Elevate Festival 2025
Posted 18 February 2025 Elevate Festival 2025

Headline act announcement & tickets on sale now!

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Trial Policy Changes
Posted 14 February 2025 Trial Policy Changes

Changes to the Trading on Thoroughfares & Public Places Policy- Trial until June 30, 2025

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Water for Community Spaces
Posted 13 February 2025 Water for Community Spaces

Update on the Clarke Street Pump Station

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Walk of Fame Selection Panel
Posted 07 February 2025 Walk of Fame Selection Panel

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 22 January, Council voted to appoint members to the Northam Walk of Fame Selection Panel as per the Shire of Northam’s Recognition of High Achievers Policy.

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Skywhale and Skywhale papa to Visit Northam
Posted 07 February 2025 Skywhale and Skywhale papa to Visit Northam

Join us on May 31

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Battle for Bullwinkel
Posted 31 January 2025 Battle for Bullwinkel

Learn more about the candidates for the federal seat of Bullwinkel at Toodyay Memorial Hall.

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Stay Safe During the Heatwave
Posted 23 January 2025 Stay Safe During the Heatwave

To all carers and families of older Australians aged 65 years and over or Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders aged 50 years and over: We understand how challenging these hot days can be, especially when caring for vulnerable loved ones.

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2025 Council Meeting Dates
Posted 15 January 2025 2025 Council Meeting Dates

Change of meeting dates for 2025

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