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Community insight is required to assist WEROC in identifying concerns and developing strategies related to local public health. Please help us forge a healthier Yilgarn for everyone.

Main Roads will commence further upgrades on Great Eastern Highway in the following locations in early November 2024: · 4.4km between Carrabin and Bodallin · 4.6km between Nulla Nulla South Road and approximately 700m west of Liddell Road (west of Moorine Rock) · 2.4km between Liddell Road and Granich Road (west of Moorine Rock) The upgrades include reconstruction, widening, sealing, intersection upgrades and audible edge lines and wide centre line road markings. Works will commence west of Moorine Rock and move westbound. Works are due for completion in late 2025. The staged upgrade program will continue along the highway until 2028. There will be lane closures and speed restrictions in place, so please allow extra travel time. Should you have any enquiries, please contact Main Roads via our website www.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by phone on 138 138.

The Shire of Yilgarn is seeking expressions of interest from individuals and organisations seeking industrial land in Southern Cross.

Local Government Act 1995 Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 Notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995 requiring payment of outstanding rates or service charges

Local Government Act 1995 Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 Notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995 requiring payment of outstanding rates or service charges

Local Government Act 1995 Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 Notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995 requiring payment of outstanding rates or service charges

Local Government Act 1995 Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 Notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995 requiring payment of outstanding rates or service charges

Pursuant to section 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995 notice is hereby given that Council, at their October 2024 meeting, resolved to amend the Schedule of Fees & Charges for the 2024/2025 Financial Year as follows:

Shire of Yilgarn Town Planning Scheme No 2 Notice of Public Advertisement Proposed Workforce Accommodation Lot 1 (No 209) Bodallin South Road, Bodallin

Pursuant to section 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995 notice is hereby given that Council, at their September 2024 meeting, resolved to amend the Schedule of Fees & Charges for the 2024/2025 Financial Year as follows:

Shire of Yilgarn TOWN PLANNING SCHEME NO 2 Notice of Public Advertisement PROPOSED TREE FARM

We are keen to hear your thoughts on the mobile service in your area: • What is working and not working? • What could be improved? • What mobile services do you use, and for what purposes? • The coverage, reliability, and quality of mobile services. • The range of choices of telecommunications services. • Any social, economic, and/or safety impacts since the delivery of the base station? Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey via - https://bit.ly/3zpYFxd

A new application for the wind farm has been lodged to the Shire of Yilgarn. The application is identical to the previous proposal advertised in 2023, however this time the application will be determined by the Shire and not a Development Assessment Panel.

The Shire of Yilgarn is providing notice that control of the full length of Parker Range Road and Marvel Loch Forrestania Road (South of the Parker Range Road intersection) is now under the control of Main Roads Western Australia.

The Shire of Yilgarn and Southern Cross Hospital are compiling a comprehensive list of vulnerable people within the Shire of Yilgarn, of whom may need assistance during emergency situations, such as prolonged power outages, severe storms, bushfire or other significant emergency events. 

Section 6.36 Local Government Act 1995 The Shire of Yilgarn, at the April 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, resolved to adopt the 2024/2025 Rate Objects & Reasons which included the Differential and Minimums Rating model expected to be imposed as part of the 2024/2025 Budget.  The 2024/2025 Rate Objects & Reasons recommended the following differential and minimum rates:

VARIOUS BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION AND ROAD SERVICES Three (3) Year Panel Period, One (1) Year Contracts Only

Next meeting date: Wednesday, 1 May 2024

The Shire has received advice that the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Public Administration has resolved to undertake an inquiry into regional telecommunications in Western Australia. The terms of reference are to inquire into and report on issues impacting regional telecommunications in Western Australia. The deadline for submission is the 26th April 2024.

Regional Development Assessment Panel Minutes - Thursday, 21 March 2024; 9:30am - Proposed Renewable Energy Facility

In accordance with regulation 12(4) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, notice is hereby given of the following Special Meeting of Council to be held on: Wednesday 13 March 2024, commencing at 3:00pm in the Council Chamber at the Shire Administration Centre, 23 Antares Street, Southern Cross.

In accordance with regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, notice is hereby given of the following Audit & Risk Committee Meeting of Council, to be held:

Planning and Development Act 2005 Shire of Yilgarn Notice of Public Advertisement of Form 1 – Renewable Energy Facility (wind farm)

Pursuant to section 5.29(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Electors of the Shire of Yilgarn will be held on Thursday, 15 February 2024 in the Council Chambers, Antares Street, Southern Cross commencing at 6.00pm.

Pursuant to section 5.55 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given that the 2022/23 Annual Report was accepted by Council on 21 December 2023 and is available for viewing at: 1. Shire of Yilgarn Administration, Antares Street, Southern Cross 2. Southern Cross Public Library, Canopus Street, Southern Cross Or is available for download from the Shire of Yilgarn website - www.yilgarn.wa.gov.au. Nic Warren Chief Executive Officer

Regional Joint Development Assessment Panel Minutes - Wednesday, 20 December 2023; 9.30am - Proposed Renewable Energy Facility

NOTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PANEL MEETING – Renewable Energy Facility (wind farm)