Change to Unrestricted Burning Period
Please note the change to your Firebreak & Fuel Hazard Reduction Notice where the unrestricted burning period closes on 30 September 2024 and not 14 October as per previous years. This means you will need a Burn Permit for any burning during the restricted period from: 1 October 2024 to 30 October 2024. Your firebreak requirements remain unchanged. Firebreaks must be installed by 29 October 2024 and maintained until 15 April […]
Electronic Community Message Board
A new electronic community message board has been installed on Point Leander Drive adjacent to Russ Cottage, providing a constant focal point for emergency information and community updates, and enabling their quick and effective delivery to residents and visitors to the Shire of Irwin. The electronic community message board will also provide an avenue for […]
Time to Install Firebreaks!
With heavy fuel loads this year NOW is the time to install your firebreak. Firebreaks are used to help minimise or stop the rapid spread of bushfires by having a gap in the vegetation down to soil level, in which fire is unable to easily leap over or creep across. Effective firebreaks help reduce the […]
A Message from the Shire President
We understand our announcement that the Port Denison Foreshore Sprint and Midwest Show N Shine event would not be taking place in 2024 has caused some angst within the community. This decision was not made lightly and followed an extensive review into the event’s safety and finances. Regrettably, this review raised issues concerning insurance, liability and most importantly spectator safety and […]
Shire President Budget Statement
MEDIA RELEASE 23 August 2024 2024/25 Shire President Budget Statement The Shire of Irwin adopted its 2024/25 Budget at the August Special Council meeting on Tuesday 20th August 2024. Council has budgeted for a 5% overall increase in rate revenue to achieve a balanced budget for the 2024-25 financial year. The 2024-25 budget has been structured […]
Rating Information
2024-25-Rating-Information-Pamphlets
Special Council Meeting
SCM-Public-Notice-20-August-2024
July Community News
Shire President Update At this month’s Council meeting we were thrilled to welcome in our newest Councillor Jeff Melsom, who was officially sworn in by Robyn Parsons JP. The Shire of Irwin Extraordinary Postal Election was conducted on 12 July 2024. With two nominations received for the single vacant Councillor position, we saw an impressive […]
Public Notice – Proposed Road Name
Shire of Irwin has received a request to name the lane that runs east off Hepburn Street, Dongara (in between Smith Street and Moreton Terrace) as SIKH LANE.
Get Ready To Vote!
2024 Local Government Extraordinary Election to be held on 12 July.
