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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
Published on Tuesday, 9 May 2023 at 9:10:56 AM
A free forum for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds considering standing for local council.
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) Local Government Division and Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) will be hosting a free forum for potential candidates from CaLD backgrounds to learn about the role and responsibilities of a local government councillor and how to become a candidate.
The forum will be introduced by the Minister for Local Government, Hon John Carey MLA, and feature a panel of serving councillors from CaLD backgrounds.When: Wednesday 7 June 2023Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm (registration from 5:30pm)Where: The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Leederville Office, 246 Vincent Street LeedervilleCost: Free
Registration is required and places are limited. To register please email [email protected] by 31 May 2023.
For enquiries, please email [email protected] or call 61 8 6552 7300.