News

A revised planning policy that aims to remove the need for planning approval for a range of minor development works is being advertised for public comment.

A proposed Council policy that opens up opportunities for camping and temporary accommodation on private land is being advertised for public comment.

The Shire is pleased to announce its simplified Community Grants Program (CGP) to support the vital work of local community groups, sporting clubs and not-for-profit organisations.

Exciting activities, creative workshops and fun-filled adventures for all ages and abilities.

Local government elections in WA will take place on Saturday 18 October 2025. 

At the May Council meeting, the Council agreed to take on the management of the Mount Barker Community Resource Centre.

The detailed design for Stage 1B and Stage 2 of the Mount Barker Swimming Pool redevelopment is underway.

The Mount Barker Town Centre Public Realm Strategy will guide the creation of a more connected and cohesive town centre, after being endorsed by the Council this week.

The Shire Admin Centre will be closed on Friday 30 May.

The Shire is seeking your feedback about Frost and Sounness Parks.

The Mount Barker Regional Saleyards has been operating for 25 years.

The June Ordinary Meeting of Council has been rescheduled.

The young and young-at-heart were amazed last week when Zap Circus visited Mount Barker.

Restricted Burning Time will cease at midnight on Wednesday 16 April for all zones.

Four children’s storybooks were launched in Mount Barker last week in a celebration of community collaboration and cultural inclusivity.

The Shire is continuing its wild rabbit control program during Autumn.

The Shire entered into a Renewable Energy Supply Agreement on 1 April, as a participant of second phase of the WALGA Sustainable Energy Supply Project (SESP).

Plantagenet residents are advised that rabbit control will commence during Autumn.

A three-year cultural collaboration between Noongar and Hazara families and Mount Barker Community College students has culminated in the publication of four children’s storybooks in Mount Barker.

The Pwakkenbak Trails Open Day on 28 March brought together riders of all ages for a fun-filled and active day in the great outdoors.

Commencing Monday, work on two roads will be carried out as part of the Annual Road Construction Programme.

The Autumn school holiday program is here!

The Mount Barker Public Library is participating in Switch Your Thinking’s Energy Efficiency Pilot Program between April and October.

The clean-up and remediation work after flash flooding is underway.

Heavy rainfall and flash flooding during a storm on 13 March has damaged local roads.

Heavy rainfall and flash flooding has damaged local roads.

The capacity of the O’Neill Road Waste Management Facility will be increased in coming months, after a works application was approved by the Council.

A precinct masterplan for Frost and Sounness Parks will be developed in coming months, after the contract was awarded to Otium Planning Group in February.

The Council at its meeting on 17 December 2024 approved new parking restrictions to the road and verge on the south side of Mead Street, Mount Barker.

The Porongurup Hall will soon be extended to accommodate more community activities.