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Three exciting employment opportunities are currently available at the Shire: Town Maintenance: General Hand; Town Maintenance: General Hand; & Town Maintenance: General Hand

Welcome to the May edition of the Shire of Moora Update. This will provide you with information about what the Shire has been doing on your behalf, community events, public notices, announcements and council meetings. This edition includes:

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations for ages five years and above including Bivalent boosters (for eligible clients). Wednesday 21 June Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Moora Hospital No appointment needed

Welcome to the April Shire of Moora Update. This will provide you with information about what the Shire has been doing on your behalf, community events, public notices, announcements and council meetings. We welcome your feedback. Please send it to comms@moora.wa.gov.au.

The Shire is committed to assisting our food business community in meeting their obligations under the Food Act 2008 and Food Standards Code. To help all food businesses, community groups and charities to meet these obligations, we are providing free access to an exciting new training tool.

Tree and kerbing removal and drainage works on Gardiner Street commenced on Thursday 20th April, and will be completed by May 12th. Following completion of stage one (mentioned above), Main Roads resurfacing works will commence. Kerbing will be replaced once road resurfacing has been completed. Please contact the Shire on 9651 0000 for further information.

Welcome to the March Shire of Moora Update. This will provide you with information about what the Shire has been doing on your behalf, community events, public notices, announcements and council meetings. We welcome your feedback. Please send it to comms@moora.wa.gov.au.

Last week we accommodated 22 Curtin University students as part of the 2023 Wheatbelt Medical Student Immersion Program by Rural Health West. The students had a busy week visiting the Moora Museum, St John Ambulance Sub Centre, Stephanie Mippy at Candy’s Bush Reserve, Gardener Street Arts Collective Community Garden, St Joseph's Primary School, Moora Districts Childcare Centre, and the Carers' WA Van at the Moora CRC. They also enjoyed a BBQ at the Men’s Shed, a Teddy Bear Hospital at the Moora Primary School, a visit and health services panel discussion from our local doctors, and a wonderful farm visit hosted

The Shire of Moora is working with Main Roads to resurface and repair Gardiner Street, between Atbara and Dargai Streets. Tree roots have damaged the road surface and are causing safety issues and noise for residents. To repair the road, trees on both sides of the road and in the central median within this area of Gardiner Street need to be removed by the Shire.The Shire has considered alternative options, such as installing root guards, however due to the proximity between the trees and the road it is not viable. The road will be revegetated with suitable plantings in due course. If you have any feedback or questions, please contact the Shire on 9651 0000 before 6 April 2023.

The Shire’s Councillors have unanimously endorsed the CEO Recruitment Panel's recommendation to engage Gavin Robins as the Shire's CEO for a period of five years. Shire President Tracy Lefroy said she was delighted with the appointment. "Gavin has shown strong leadership and a clear vision as he has served as the Acting CEO during the past 12 months, and as Deputy CEO for the two years prior to this. We are looking forward to continuing our work with Gavin, as we see our many exciting projects come into fruition that will continue to position Moora as a regional leader and place of opportunity," she said.

The combined Moora Chamber of Commerce, Moora Rotary & Shire of Moora sundowner, held on Wednesday 15th March was a great success, drawing a crowd of residents, businesses owners and Shire Councillors and staff together, to network and discuss various aspects of the town and community. Attendees enjoyed delicious food from Jeanne d'Moore and heard from guest speakers, Chairman of the Moora Chamber of Commerce Julie Walsh; President of the Rotary Club of Moora Lynn Harding; Sergeant Rob Cox of the Moora Police Station; and Shire President Cr Tracy Lefroy. More information about the topics and projects discussed on the night will be available in this month’s Shire of Moora Update.

The 2023 Moora Triathlon was held on Sunday, and what an amazing day it was! Nearly 100 competitors took part, some travelling from far and wide, congratulations you all. A special thank you to the organising committee, who worked tirelessly to put the event together, and to Shane Love MLA who travelled to Moora to present the winners with their medals.

Please click the link below to view a poster with the pool opening hours. The season will close on Saturday, 1st April at 6:00pm.

Are you able to host 2 or more Curtin University Medical Students for 3 nights? Twenty-two students will visit Moora from Tuesday 14 - Friday 17 March 2023, as part of the Wheatbelt Medical Student Immersion Program. They will visit local farms, medical facilities, schools and participate in community activities. It aims to provide them with an understanding of what it's like to live in the Wheatbelt, and perhaps inspire them to become rural doctors.

We are aware that some Moora residents are having problems with their TV reception. We have spoken with the telecommunications company responsible for our transmission tower, and they have explained that the signal may be interrupted for a number of reasons, including faulty antennas, power surges and weather conditions. If you are experiencing problems with your TV reception, please contact the relevant broadcaster below, so complaints in our area can be logged, monitored and addressed as required.

Applications for the 2023 Youth Parliament are now open! Are you passionate about issues in your community? Would you like to have the chance to speak about these issues in Parliament House? Then apply for the 2023 Youth Parliament program! Applications close on the 26th March.

Welcome to the February Shire of Moora Update. This will provide you with information about what the Shire has been doing on your behalf, community events, public notices, announcements and council meetings.

The Shire is seeking a suitably qualified Instructor to deliver swimming classes for infants and children at our Central Midlands Hydrotherapy Pool...

The Shire of Moora has extended the prohibited bush fire date until 1 March 2023. No burning is permitted through this time. All signs of fire, call 000.

A free session providing parents & carers with the tools to support the development of protective behaviours in children. Click here for more information.

A massive CONGRATULATIONS to our very deserving 2023 Australia Day Award winners! Thank you for everything that you do to make our community so wonderful.

The Shire extends its condolences to Kaye and the Lewis family on the passing of Frank, a family man, business owner and stalwart of the Moora community, on 23 January. Francis Jeffrey Lewis OAM is one of only nine members of the community bestowed the honour of Freeman of the Shire. Mr Lewis served the Moora community as a Councillor from 1980 until 1995.

The Shire of Moora is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Lifeguards to join our Community Development team. Working closely with the Pool Manager, our dedicated team assist with the daily operation of the Swimming Pool facility, ensuring each visitor’s experience is streamlined, fun and importantly, safe.

The Shire of Moora is seeking a Chief Executive Officer. For more information on the role and the selection criteria, please click here...

The Shire of Moora is seeking the services of enthusiastic, team focused people to fill three positions. For more information on each of the positions, including the selection criteria, please click here.

Water Corporation’s contractor will soon be upgrading hydrants and valves in Moora to improve the security and reliability of the water network. The work is scheduled to begin mid-January and is expected to be completed in February 2023.

Welcome to January's Shire of Moora Update. This will provide you with information about what the Shire has been doing on your behalf, community events, public notices, announcements and council meetings.

The President, Councillors, CEO and the team here at the Shire of Moora would like to thank ratepayers and residents for their support throughout 2022 - and we wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2023!  The Shire Office re-opened on Monday 9th January, and the Hydrotherapy Pool and Child Care Centre will both re-open on 16th January. We look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year.

Please be vigilant near train crossings. Particularly on the Miling rail line, where CBH grain trains will run irregularly due to scheduling and contracted consignments for the first time in several years. The trains will continue to run until at least the end of the harvest, and probably for some time thereafter. When approaching a level crossing, drivers are advised to stop at stop signs, look and listen for trains and only cross the rail line when you are certain it is safe!

The Shire of Moora is seeking the services of a proactive, reliable and enthusiastic person to join its Parks & Gardens Team.