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Toilets undergoing repair works.

Licensing services currently unavailable

At a Special Meeting of Council held on 5 March 2025, the Shire committed to renew the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) contract for a further 3 years, which will put the Shire’s contestable assets (those using over 50 MWh per annum) on 100% renewable energy

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Details of a recent funding announcement for upgrades at the Northam Airfield.

Nominations close March 21.

Details of the 2025 Elevate Festival.

Facility closed for restoration works

Headline act announcement & tickets on sale now!

Changes to the Trading on Thoroughfares & Public Places Policy- Trial until June 30, 2025

Update on the Clarke Street Pump Station

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 22 January, Council voted to appoint members to the Northam Walk of Fame Selection Panel as per the Shire of Northam’s Recognition of High Achievers Policy.

Join us on May 31

Learn more about the candidates for the federal seat of Bullwinkel at Toodyay Memorial Hall.

To all carers and families of older Australians aged 65 years and over or Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders aged 50 years and over: We understand how challenging these hot days can be, especially when caring for vulnerable loved ones.

Change of meeting dates for 2025

2 New workshops will be added

We want to hear from you!

We want to hear from you!

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.

Mortlock Gardens Stage 2 Funding

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.