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Welcome to the September 2024 Shire of Moora Update. In this edition you will find: ** Pickleball Success! ** What's on in August? ** Hon Kristy McBain Visits Moora ** Rates Prize Draw ** Courts Complete! ** 2024 Capture Moora Photo Competition ** Kerkhoff Carnaby Cockatoo has a Home ** MPAC: An Evening with Beccy Cole ** Perth Symphony Orchestra in Moora

We want to see Moora through your lens. We are looking for photos that best capture Moora and the natural beauty of the Shire. Photos to be emailed to shire@moora.wa.gov.au by 7th October 2024. Maximum of 5 photos per person. Open to everyone! Winners will be announced on 14th October 2024. The winning photographs will feature on the Shire website banner for one month and we reserve the right to use them going forward for promotional purposes.

On Monday, 2nd September 2024, CEO Gavin Robins and Manager of Financial Services Geize Teixeira (pictured below), conducted the draw for the early payment of Shire rates. The $600 prize winner was A. L. McKinnon & L. Wise, who were pleasantly surprised to discover they were randomly drawn from the rates database. The chance to win was open to ratepayers who paid their rates in full within 21 days of the notice.

Spring netball started on Tuesday - with a whopping 77 junior players and more than 70 senior players! The stunning drone photos below were taken by Trevor Longman.

Following a hugely successful first session in August, Pickleball is coming back to Moora! Join us on Thursday, 26th September at the Moora Recreation Centre, and see what all the fuss is about! For more information or to book a session, contact Shire Community Development Officer Emma Bryant on cdo@moora.wa.gov.au or 0418 349 710.

The State Government has announced that the VacSwim summer swimming program will be free to all WA kids these summer school holidays. Lessons, which range from five to 10 days in length, and pool entry will be free for all students who enrol. Enrolments are open now and will close 16 October. To enrol or find out more, visit www.education.wa.gov.au/vacswim .

In early September we were thrilled to welcome to Moora the Hon Kristy McBain MP, Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. Hon McBain visited key projects in Moora with Shire CEO Gavin Robins and Shire President Tracy Lefroy, including: ** The Early Childhood Learning Centre & Wheatbelt Kids Institute ** The Swimming Pool Refurbishment ** Koojan West Road upgrade ** Moora Aerodrome Emergency Services and Safety Upgrade

With the imminent arrival of renewable energy in the Shire of Moora, we have taken the opportunity to conduct a “Renewable Energy 101” for community members. It will be held on Tuesday 10th September, at the Moora Recreation Centre, between 6-8pm. The programme will discuss the current nature of renewable energy in Western Australia, policy settings, the structure of the WA electricity grid and the part played by renewable energy in supporting the transition of the grid to an increasing reliance of renewable technologies.

If you know someone doing great things in our community, who makes it a better place to live, nominate them for a 2025 Community Citizen of the year award. Award Categories include: ** Community Citizen of the Year ** Young Community Citizen of the Year (16-30 years) ** Senior Community Citizen of the Year (over 65 years) ** Active Citizenship (group or event)

Amendment of Shire of Moora Local Planning Scheme No 4 (LPS 4): The Shire of Moora has undertaken consultation with developers planning the construction of renewable energy projects in the Shire. At this time, these projects only relate to wind farms although the emergence of new technologies is expected to introduce more renewable technology as the expansion of the renewable energy sector continues to gain momentum across Australia. In preparation for this, the Shire of Moora is preparing to embrace renewable energy technologies, including wind turbines, new transmission and storage infrastructure and emerging technologies which are intended to help achieve the state’s net-zero emissions targets.

Gas Energy Australia, the national body representing the downstream gas fuels industry, encompassing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and associated gases, has created promotional material for community flood and storm LPG safety. • Community Flood and Storm LPG safety awareness video • Flood and storm LPG safety awareness brochure • Flood and storm LPG safety checklist

The Kerkhoff Carnaby Group is delighted to confirm it will build the Carnaby cockatoo sculpture between the Youth Centre and netball courts. In confirming this news, Topsy De Vries and Tracy Lefroy said they were excited about the decision as it enables the Kerkhoff Carnaby Group to proceed with arrangements to build the statue. The Youth Centre and Skate Park will remain where they are and will eventually be refurbished as part of the sport and recreation precinct renewal.

24-hour access to a great range of fitness equipment, use of the Moora Swimming Pool & access to the squash courts - there are many reasons to join the Moora Gym! Casual rate & membership rates from 1 week to 12 months 🏋️‍ FIFO & Concession rates available Located at the Moora Recreation Centre, Roberts Street. To download a membership form or find more information, click here or call us on 9651 0000.

Perth Symphony Orchestra (PSO) and the Shire of Moora, with funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, have joined together to bring you Green Shoots Moora. We invite you all to the program's launch on Sunday 25th August from 1-3pm at Moora Performing Arts Centre with an afternoon of wine, cheese and music.

Welcome to the August 2024 Shire of Moora Update. In this edition you will find: ** Pickleball Success! ** What's on in August? ** Stand-Up Comedy Gold, 15 August ** Camp Quality's wesCarpade in Moora ** Visit us at the Moora Show ** 'Streets Alive' adding Colour, Vibrancy & Calm ** Understanding Your Rates ** War Memorial Upgrades ** Swimming Pool Renovations ** Parent/Child Swim Sessions at the Hydro Pool ** Become a Swim Teacher ** Australia Day Awards - Nominations Open ** KidSport Increased to $500 ** BreastScreen FREE Mammograms ** Boost to Patient Assistant Travel Scheme Subsidy ** Shire Employment Opportunities ** Shire Council Meetings ** Moora's Electronic Community Noticeboard: Current Listings

The gravel roads within the Shire of Moora are open to all traffic. The Shire will be carrying out maintenance on roads, so please drive to conditions and use extreme caution.

Check out what’s happening in Moora in August! Click on the link below to find out more.

The Shire of Moora Rates Notices were distributed this week. Most ratepayers would have noticed that their rates have increased this year. In addition, rates for some properties have increased more than others, due to factors relating to individual properties. We understand this can be confusing and frustrating, and we are listening. We would like to provide information regarding rates generally and explain why they have increased.  

Town Team Movement, in partnership with the State Government and the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA), announced the Streets Alive program earlier this year. The program funded from State Funds for Local Government Roads consists of $5 million over 5 years for capacity building and support for eligible community organisations and local governments, for projects designed to calm traffic on local roads in urban areas across WA.

We are offering parent / child sessions at the Hydrotherapy Pool, during Term 3. Join us and have FUN in the water with your child! ** Entry Fee: $9 (Parent and child); $6 for additional child. ** For session times, refer to the schedule below. ** Call us on 0427 511 403 to book, or for more information

The Shire of Moora is thrilled to have been awarded $210,000 over three years in funding from the State Government’s Regional Arts Venues Support program (RAVS).    This generous grant is part of the ongoing commitment by the WA Government to support and enhance regional performing arts.   Shire of Moora Events Coordinator, Natalie Maloy expressed immense gratitude for the funding.

Welcome to the June 2024 Shire of Moora Update. In this edition you will find: An Update on the Kerkhoff Carnaby Cockatoo Proposal; MPAC Receives Arts Venue Funding Boost; What's on at the MPAC

The Kerkhoff Carnaby Group and Shire would like to provide an update on the status of the Kerkhoff Carnaby Cockatoo Proposal, which was discussed at length in Wednesday night’s Council Meeting. As you may be aware, the Kerkhoff Carnaby Group (KCG) has raised funding to construct a large, 11 metre high, Carnaby cockatoo structure. Council gave its in principle support to the project on 21st October 2020, and consequently a formal project proposal was provided by KCG on 2 October 2023. Through the Kerkhoff Carnaby Working Group, it was agreed between the Kerkhoff Carnaby Group and the Shire that the project will remain the responsibility of the KCG until the structure has been built and will then be handed over to the Shire to manage thereafter.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our colleague and friend, Brian Prosser, who passed away unexpectedly on Monday, 10th June 2024. Brian has been a part of our outside work crew since November 2023. His death has come as a great shock to everyone involved. We would like to pass our condolences on to Brian’s family.

Welcome to the May 2024 Shire of Moora Update. In this edition you will find: Major Funding Boost for Roads to Recovery Program; CWA Celebrates 100 Years; A Change in the Road for Steven Yappo; An Evening with Brad Hogg, 30th May

Recent community meetings regarding the Moora Sport and Recreation Complex Concept Plan have been a successful vehicle for local clubs to ask questions and provide feedback to the Shire, as it prepares to apply for the appropriate grant funding. The project will be divided into several stages that reflect the priority needs of a range of sporting clubs and the state of their respective infrastructure. Stage 1 of the project is currently addressing: The redevelopment of the existing hockey building to accommodate the needs of other sports – Netball, Hockey, Basketball, Tennis and Darts.

The Shire of Moora applied for funding to restore the community’s stone War Memorial Statue and was awarded over $50,000. On receival of written confirmation of the grant, restoration on the memorial will commence and will mark the 100-year anniversary of its installation.

Ripe Magazine, a special lift out in the Farm Weekly, has written an article about the Miling Roadhouse and how a couple of dedicated local farmers, with the help of the Miling Co-op, saw the potential in a closed and rundown business, and turned it into a thriving part of the community. In over seven months, Ms Thorniley, Mr White and their employees have made exceptional progress into bringing the roadhouse into functional glory and a place where locals can go to get food . Click the link below to read the article.

Welcome to the February 2024 Shire of Moora Update. In this edition you will find: • 2024 Australia Day Award Winners • Early Childhood Development Centre • WA Comedy All-Stars: Curry & Comedy! 16th March • Swimming & Hydrotherapy Pool Update • Library Update • Using Centrepay to Pay Rates • Keep Moora Beautiful • Moora Triathlon & Fun Run: 17th March • Dog Ownership Sits with You • Shire Employment Opportunities • Shire Council Meetings • Moora's Electronic Community Noticeboard: Current Listings

Please find below a schedule outlining pool closures and altered hours for the remainder of the season, due to swimming carnivals and the Moora Triathlon. Please note, the pool will be closed on Good Friday, 29th March, and Sunday, 31st March will be the last day of the season.