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Information regarding recycling your old mattresses

Under 90 minutes from Perth situated in a thriving regional centre which has attracted new developments in the last three years including Bunnings, KFC, DOME, ALDI, Best & Less & Spud Shed, this parcel of land zoned mixed use on the periphery of a thriving Central Business District. Identified community needs which could be accommodated on this land include, residential (significant current demand), aged care, service industry, showrooms.

July 2022 is National Desexing Month

New goals for the Shire of Northam

Updates on the 2021/22 swim season

Athletics West is pleased to announce the 2023 Country Athletics Championships are set for the Northam Recreation Centre from the 13 to 15 January 2023.

A clinic will be held at the Aboriginal reserve in Northam

Unrestricted Burning

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Walk-in Clinic for your 1st, 2nd, or Booster vaccinations for all people 5 years and older.

Update from the Department of Communities

Applications open!

Main Roads is seeking to buy portions of land adjacent to State roads for revegetation purposes.

Kep Track Community Survey

Pre-orders open now

Air quality monitoring in Northam townsite

Public Health Survey

Infinite Blue Energy to deliver renewable hydrogen plant in Northam

Industry Attraction Fund

Your local public library needs you! Community members are urged to have their say on the future of public libraries in Western Australia. A draft strategy is currently available for public comment at slwa.wa.gov.au until April 8, 2022. The strategy has been developed as a joint project between State and Local Governments and centres on three themes: - Strengthening Communities - What is needed to enable you to have a greater say in the services that public libraries deliver? - Digital Inclusion - What is needed to make public libraries the first place you think of for access to technology and online resources like electronic books, audiobooks and streaming films? How can public libraries help you to access Government services online? - How we value our public libraries - How can Government and communities accurately assess the impact public library services have on us all? There are 232 local public libraries throughout WA. Last year there were more than 7 million in-person visits and 3 million online visits to libraries. Western Australians borrowed more than 16 million books, electronic books, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs and other items to keep themselves educated, informed and entertained. We would love as many community members as possible to complete the survey- both library users and non-library users. The more responses the survey gets, the more understanding we have about what people think libraries should be & do. This is an easy way to add ideas to the future of our libraries. Our friendly library staff will be happy to help you access the survey using our computers, or you can access the survey directly by visiting https://slwa.wa.gov.au/about/partnerships/local-government-public-libraries/public-library-strategy-survey

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Shire of Northam update March 2022

Please be advised that Pool inspections for the following areas are now due, and the schedule is as follows: Mondays Mokine to Muluckine Wednesday Clackline to Woottating Fridays Malabaine to Meenar (This is every second Friday) All appointments for swimming pool or spa inspections are to be conducted between the hours of 0900 to 1500 hrs (subject to availability on the day).

The Shire of Northam would like to advise that as of Monday 14 March 2022 the Shire Administration Office will be serving by appointment only. Please ensure you make an appointment if you wish to speak with any staff member: 96226100 or records@northam.wa.gov.au.

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve WA Health has established a Home Monitoring Program. This program aims to assess the status of people who require support when COVID-19 positive, but do not require hospitalisation.  This can be done with the help of a pulse oximeter; a handheld, non-invasive, peg-like device that clips onto a person’s finger to measure oxygen saturation and heart rate.

Abandoned shopping trolleys are becoming a regular sight around town, and our Shire Rangers are working hard to tackle this and help the trolleys find their way back to where they belong. The Shire of Northam encourages residents to report all trolley sightings direct to their respective collection service. Woolworths or IGA (Wundowie) Residents are encouraged to report the sighting direct to Trolley Tracker. Trolley Tracker can be contacted by phone on 1800 641 497 (7 days, 8am-6pm AEST), via the ‘Report a Trolley’ page on their website or through the Trolley Tracker App, available from Google Play and the App Store. Each report lodged in Western Australia via Trolley Tracker goes into a prize draw to win $1,000 each month. Coles, Kmart, or Bunnings Residents are encouraged to report the sighting direct to Coles. The Coles abandoned trolley department can be contacted by phone on 1800 TROLLEY (1800 876 553), via the ‘Abandoned Trolley’ page on their website or through the Coles App, available from Google Play and the App Store. To proactively assist in addressing this ongoing issue, the Shire of Northam Rangers Services routinely report abandoned trolleys and liaise with outlets as required.

Northam Nyoongar Cultural Advisory Group NOMINATIONS OPEN We are seeking one representative from each of the following families: - Ryder - Garlett - Stack - Slater - McGuire - Kickett - Moody - Davis - Two other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community Representatives Individuals interested in being considered for one of the positions available should familiarise themselves with the committee’s Terms of Reference and submit their interest no later than Wednesday, 2nd March 2022. Meetings are held quarterly during business hours, and nominees must be available to attend on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 3.30pm Terms of Reference and application forms are available on the Shire of Northam’s Website at www.northam.wa.gov.au or by contacting Ms Jaime Hawkins on (08) 6608 0232.

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Latest COVID-19 Advice regarding masks in Shire of Northam facilities