News

The Shire has introduced new restricted and prohibited burning periods.

The library has received a statewide award for innovation, inclusivity and collaboration.

The State Electoral Roll closes at 5pm on 22 August 2025.

The community can now virtually visit the resting place of a loved one from anywhere in the world at any time.

A Special Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday 5 August 2025, commencing at 5pm in the Council Chambers.

The Shire’s Town Planning Policy #21 has been reviewed and is proposed to be replaced with Draft Local Planning Policy #6.

The Shire has prepared Draft Local Planning Policy #7 to provide guidance for how stormwater runoff is managed on properties within townsites.

The Shire has secured a $38,709 grant for a rainwater harvesting system at the Rocky Gully Bush Fire Brigade.

More than 200 people participated in our winter school holiday program.

The September Ordinary Council meeting will be held on 30th September.

We’re producing a business directory for local, qualified service professionals and we want to hear from you!

The O'Neill Road Tip Shop opened for extended hours in July.

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.