SHIRE PRESIDENT UPDATE

It is with regret that I inform the community that Councillor Hayley Palmer has decided to resign from her role as Elected Member on the Irwin Shire Council effective 25 January. On behalf of Council and the Irwin community I’d like to thank Hayley for her contribution as an Elected Member over the past 4 […]
2024 AUSTRALIA DAY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Outstanding community spirit was on proud display at our 2024 Australia Day celebrations. The Community Citizen of the Year Awards recognise those in our community who are doing extraordinary work – making our Shire a better place to live. This year the Shire of Irwin had fourteen nominees across four categories. The Community Citizen of […]
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2005 NOTICE OF LOCAL PLANNING

The Shire of Irwin will proceed with the ‘Advertising Applications for Development Approval’ local planning policy. The policy can be downloaded from the Shire of Irwin website at www.irwin.wa.gov.au Please call 9927 0000 or email reception@irwin.wa.gov.au for further information. SHANE IVERS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Click here to view the Public Notice Click here to view the ‘Advertising Applications for Development […]
LOCAL PLANNING NOTICE

The Shire of Irwin will proceed with the ‘Advertising Applications for Development Approval’ local planning policy. The policy can be downloaded from the Shire of Irwin website at www.irwin.wa.gov.au Please call 9927 0000 or email reception@irwin.wa.gov.au for further information. SHANE IVERS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Click here to view the Public Notice Click here to view […]
COUNCILLOR RESIGNATION

We regretfully inform the community that Councillor Hayley Palmer has decided to resign from her role as Elected Member on the Irwin Shire Council effective January 25. Shire President Mark Leonard has acknowledged Cr Palmer for her significant contribution to Council and our community over the past 4 years. “On behalf of Council and […]
UPGRADES TO KAILIS DRIVE ENTRANCE UNDERWAY

While the Kailis Drive entrance is familiar to locals, its limited signage falls short of creating an appealing town entry. Transforming this entry point into a beautified gateway is crucial for establishing a strong sense of arrival and shaping travellers’ initial impressions of Dongara Denison. Thanks to Beach Energy’s initial funding in 2021, we initiated […]
CALL FOR COMMENT ON DRAFT DISABILITY ACCESS AND INCLUSION PLAN

The Shire of Irwin has prepared a draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2028 to use and/or develop and public comments are invited.
AUGUST COMMUNITY NEWS

Ordinary election results – as we only received 3 Councillor nominations for 3 positions no election was required this year
NOTICE OF ELECTION RESULTS

Ordinary election results – as we only received 3 Councillor nominations for 3 positions no election was required this year
TIME TO INSTALL YOUR FIREBREAK.

With heavy fuel loads and a early fire season predicted 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 […]
