About Shire of Northam | Councillors | Upcoming Meetings
Find information about Council and its functions, meetings and minutes, publications, contacts, employment opportunities, tenders and news.
Building Permits | Development Application | CBD Development & Connectivity Strategy
Economic growth is our major priority. Find information about residential, commercial and Shire development including town planning, building services, environmental health, economic and business information and support.
Report a Problem | Road Construction & Maintenance
Find information about ranger services, engineering and works, fire and emergency management, rates and access our online services.
Environmental Sustainability | Waterwise | Waste Management
Leading in sustainability.
Community Grants | Holding an Event | Northam Aquatic Facility
The Shire of Northam is a vibrant growing community that is safe, caring and inclusive. Find information for new residents, community services and programs including youth, seniors and access and inclusion.
Events Calendar | Ballooning in Northam | Visit Bilya Koort Boodja
Located in the heart of the picturesque Avon Valley, Northam is home to a diverse range of tourist and heritage attractions, including hot air ballooning, cultural experiences, wildflowers, tours & trails, historic buildings, horse racing, white swans, and much, much more.
The Shire of Northam is currently in a RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD. Burn Permit Applications from outside of the agriculture sector are now being accepted. For more information and to apply for a permit, click HERE.
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed weekend! and join us for two days of FREE motorsport excitement in Northam!
27th April: Mount Ommanney Hill Climb
28th April: Northam Flying 50
Click HERE to find out more
All owners and/or occupiers of land within the Shire of Northam are required to carry out fire prevention work in accordance with the Fire Break Notice by
1 November until 30 April,
or within 14 days of becoming an owner or occupier of land, to comply with the requirements set out in this notice.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER MAY RESULT WITH THE ISSUE OF AN INFRINGEMENT NOTICE PENALTY $250.00 OR PROSECUTION IN A COURT OF LAW WITH A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF $5,000 AND BE LIABLE WHETHER PROSECUTED OR NOT TO PAY THE COSTS OF PERFORMING THE WORK DIRECTED BY THE NOTICE.
Preparing Your Property Checklist Shire of Northam Firebreak Notice Firebreak Contractors
Preparing Your Property Checklist
Shire of Northam Firebreak Notice
Firebreak Contractors
DFES provides an easy to use Visual Fuel Load Guide & A Guide to Constructing & Maintaining Fire Break Information booklets to determine the fuel load on your property and ensure you have suitable firebreaks to allow easy access to your property in an emergency.