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Did you know? Binning your batteries is a fire risk and is harmful to people and the planet.

Notice is hereby given for public information that the Shire of Northam, at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on the 20 November 2024, resolved to advertise the draft Local Planning Policy No. 27 – Tree Retention, for public comment in accordance with the provisions of Local Planning Scheme No. 6.

Event details for Elevate Festival 2025

Many of the Shire's facilities & services will be closed and/or limited during the Christmas and New Year holiday period. The attached document will help you plan your activities accordingly and ensure you are aware of any changes in our operating hours during this festive season.  

The Shire of Northam is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of an E-Waste Infrastructure Grant totalling $34,827.00 to construct an E-Shed at the Old Quarry Waste Management Facility.

In response to consistent feedback from the community highlighting the importance of safety in the Shire, we are launching a two-month trial of mobile CCTV units to improve security in the Shire of Northam. The first leased unit has been installed at the youth precinct, a known hotspot identified by our Community Safety Committee. After three weeks, the unit may be relocated to another area requiring surveillance.

Under the provisions of Section 46 of the Bushfires Act of the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer has enforced a fire ban within the Shire of Northam for 31/10/24, due to forecasted weather conditions. All Shire of Northam burning permits are cancelled an no burning is permitted for that 24 hour period. To register for SMS notification for the most up to date information, please follow the link: https://app.smartsheet.com/.../854cad31a1d14b52af141d64e7..

On Friday, a heartfelt gathering took place in Apex Park as Julie Head, along with Shire staff, Councillors, family, and friends, celebrated the unveiling of a memorial park bench dedicated to Ray Head. The bench, thoughtfully placed on the site of an old wishing well, holds special significance as it is in close proximity of where Julie and Ray captured their wedding photos.

The Shire of Northam is committed to providing the community with regular updates on the number of complaints received and the timeframe for dealing with them.

Shire of Northam President, Chris Antonio, had the absolute pleasure of presenting our very first Northam Aquatic Season Pass for the 2024/25 swim season to local resident Rory Smith. Rory, one of our facility’s most positive and dedicated regulars, is eagerly counting down the days until he can throw on his swimwear and don his trusty goggles. He's all set to make a splash on opening day - 9am Monday, 16th September 2024.

Get ready to make a splash with a season full of fun, fitness, and fantastic community events. The Northam Aquatic Facility will be opening its doors on Monday, 16th September 2024!

Nominations for the 2025 'Citizen of the Year Awards' are now open! These awards are about celebrating the spirit of community and the extraordinary efforts of individuals who go above and beyond. This is your chance to honour and acknowledge an outstanding volunteer, business owner, farmer, teacher, artist or community legend!

Work will commence the week starting Sunday 1 September on upgrades to the nbn Fixed Wireless network in Clackline and Wundowie for approximately a week. These upgrades will benefit many local households and businesses by providing access to faster speeds and extending the coverage of the existing nbn Fixed Wireless network.

An update to the Corporate Business Plan component of the Shire of Northam’s Council Plan 2022 - 2032 has occurred.

Congratulations to all the fantastic local community groups, businesses, services, and volunteers who dedicated their time and creativity to bring to life another unforgettable Northam Bilya Festival Parade. We extend our gratitude to Shire President Chris Antonio, Chairman of the Avon Descent Greg Kaeding, and Senior Sergeant Ross Eastman for serving as our esteemed judges, and the results are now in!

Happy 2nd Birthday to the Old Quarry Road Transfer Station and Northam Re-Store! It's amazing to see how far we've come since the Shire of Northam and Avon Waste joined forces to launch this eco-friendly facility. Over the past 2 years, we've made great strides in source separation and significantly cut down on landfill waste. Huge thanks to our wonderful community for the ongoing support in making our environment healthier and more sustainable!

We would like to extend our gratitude to the following for their support and efforts toward repairing the damage to the Northam RV Park.

To all who joined us in celebrating this year's NAIDOC Week theme, "Keep the fire burning! Blak, Loud and Proud," your presence and participation made it a truly special event last week at the Bilya Koort Boodja. It brought our community together to honour and uplift Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history, and achievements. Your commitment to celebrating and preserving our heritage ensures that the fire will continue to burn brightly for future generations.

Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner visited Northam this morning to witness the unveiling of a cutting-edge AI-driven NON-enforcement Near Miss Camera, utilising cloud-based technology from the team at Lab3. Installed at the Fitzgerald Street and Gairdner Street intersection, this innovative camera will gather crucial data in real time to help improve road safety. Road Safety is funding the trial and this is the first time that the technology has been used in WA.

The Shire of Northam are excited to be a part of the WA EV Network which provides EV drivers the opportunity to explore regional towns across our beautiful state with confidence. Works are scheduled to commence on 4 June 2024 at 2 Grey Street, Northam and are expected to take between 14 – 16 weeks. Please note this will not be continuous work throughout this period.

It’s that time of year again to get your thinking caps on and start brainstorming ideas for your float in the annual Bilya Festival and Street Parade! The yearly festival is the precursor to the Avon Descent and provides the perfect opportunity for the local community to showcase this vibrant, diverse region.

Landowners within the Shire of Northam with a property size over 2000m2 have the opportunity to purchase trays of native trees for the discounted price of $25 (more than 50% OFF!!).

Perth Demons are taking on the West Coast Eagles in this Rnd9 WAFL clash at Henry Street Oval on Sunday 2nd June from 8am. Get ready for an unmissable day of footy and family fun in Northam this WA Day long week.

At the Water Corporation’s Waterwise Awards event this morning, the Shire of Northam received Gold status in two categories – Waterwise Council and Waterwise Aquatic Centre. The awarding of the Waterwise Council Gold status achieves one of the priority actions from Our Plan for the Future 2022-2032.

Killara Adult Day & Respite centre are excited to announce that we will be hosting the Biggest Morning Tea event in support of Cancer Council on 23rd May 2024 from 10am -3pm.

Bendigo Bank Flying 50 map, places to park, entertainment and race times.

For the 2024 edition of the Northam Motorsport festival the Vintage Sports Car Club of WA (VSCC ) are paying homage to women in motorsport.

WALGA have announced a ground breaking project to transition 21 Local Governments in WA include the Shire of Northam to Electric Vehicles (EVs).

The Shire of Northam is one of 11 successful projects in WA to secure funding in the Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), to upgrade lighting or install new floodlights.