Public Notices

It’s that time to get your thinking caps on and start brainstorming ideas for your float in the annual Bilya River Festival (Avon Descent) Street Parade!

On the 22nd of June 2023 at 9:00am - 10:30am, Reconciliation WA will be hosting a Community Session at the Bilya Koort Boodja Centre. Join Board Member Nolan Hunter, and Head of Engagement Uluru Dialogue, in a discussion on the Uluru Statement from the Heart and an update on the Voice to Parliament.

The Shire of Northam is working with Westgrow Farm Trees to provide a selection of native trees and shrubs for landowners to plant on their property as part of the Shire’s Native Tree Subsidy Program.

Night Works - 09/05/2023 - 15/05/2023

It’s never great to wake up to rain on the morning of a major event. However we have spoken to our meteorologist and the conditions for 5pm onwards look much better with rain easing throughout the day. All our entertainment is booked: live music, carnival rides, roaming entertainment, food trucks, interactive stalls and more. Our balloon pilots are here and a glow is still planned for after sunset. Come along and enjoy the atmosphere and may the weather-gods shine well upon us.

The Shire of Northam wishes to advise that due to the upcoming Elevate Festival on Saturday 6 May 2023, there is expected to be extra traffic on the roads and verges surrounding the Henry Street Oval.

The Shire of Northam wishes to advise that road resurfacing works on Parker Street, Northam are programmed to commence on 04 May 2023.

It's time to get the blood pumping in the cold weather with these all new fitness classes coming to the Northam Recreation Centre. The first class will be taking place on Monday the 8th May 2023.

Due to the colder weather, the Water Playground at Bernard Park is now closed until next season.

The Shire of Northam is inviting Expressions of interest for the management and coordination of bookings for overflow camping during the Ballooning World Championships.

A development application has been made for a change of use at 232 Fitzgerald Street, Northam. This will change it's current use from a Showroom to a Tavern

Our swans do get their required amount of food, and it is not actively advised to touch or feed them.

Please be advised that now the cooler weather has started and less people taking the chilly plunge. The Wundowie pool will close end of this week. Last chance for a swim will be Sunday 9 April.

Due to higher than expected rainfall, and favourable weather conditions the Shire of Northam advises it is moving from the Restricted Burning period to the Open Burning Period as of 12pm Tuesday 11 April 2023.

The Shire of Northam would like to advise that an online auction is being held for excess paving materials that is currently in the Shire’s possession.

The Shire of Northam advises the water aerobics classes that take place at the Northam Aquatic Facility has had it's schedule altered for the April school; holidays.

The Shire of Northam would like to advise the following closures to facilities over the 2023 Easter period

Looking for something fun to do these school holidays?

The results of the extraordinary election conducted as postal vote on 16 March 2023.

Please be advised the restricted burning period for the Shire of Northam is now in effect.  Permits are available to primary producers only and are strictly for pre-season stubble burns.

Please be advised that the following road closures will be in place during the Northam Motor Sport Festival.

The Shire of Northam wishes to advise that Fitzgerald Street East, Northam will be closed on 25 April 2023 for the ANZAC Day Parade.

A Special Meeting of Council has been convened by the Shire President which will take place in the Council Chambers, located at 395 Fitzgerald Street, Northam.

The Elevate Festival is a unique hot air balloon themed event held in Northam, Australia's premier hot air ballooning destination.   The event heralds the start of the 23rd National Ballooning Championships where the skies of Northam will be filled with hot air balloons.  

The Northam Aquatic Facility will be closed to the public on Saturday 4th March - Sunday 5th March to facilitate the WA Country Swimming Pennants. The Shire of Northam will provide FREE access to the Wundowie Pool for Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th March.

The Shire of Northam wishes to advise that the Prohibited Burning Season has been extended to 12th March 2023, with further extensions dependent on seasonal conditions. This will be reviewed and the community advised of any updates. The Shire of Northam thanks the community for its patience and understanding.

The Shire of Northam gives notice of its intent to dispose of the following land by lease.

To ensure safety for spectators, participants and motorists for the 2023 Northam Motor Sport Festival, road closures will be implemented for the event on the 1st & 2nd of April 2023.