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We are offering parent / child sessions at the Hydrotherapy Pool, during Term 3, starting on Monday 29th July. 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

Introduction to Pickleball! Get ready to serve, volley, and smash your way into victory in the most exciting new sport, Pickleball! Free introduction for all ages, on Wednesday 7th August, in the Moora Rec Centre Indoor Court.

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.

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.

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.

The Shire of Moora has been approved to use Centrepay. This means Centrelink customers can now use this voluntary free paying service to pay their rates. You can start or change a deduction at any time. The quickest way to do it is through your Centrelink account online. For more information, please click here.

The Mobile Service Centre will be visiting Moora on Thursday 29th February 2024. Staff can provide information and support on a range of things, including:

The State Government's KidSport Program is trialling a one-off seasonal swimming pass for eligible 5 to 18-year-olds in Moora and in other towns in the Gascoyne, Midwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions. This means eligible people will be able to access the Moora Swimming Pool with a free seasonal pass. For more information, contact us at the Shire of Moora on 9651 0000 or mcd@moora.wa.gov.au.

We congratulate the following winners of the 2024 Australia Day Awards. You help to make our community an even better place to live, and we thank you. We also thank the Rotary Club of Moora for cooking up a delicious breakfast again this year and the Moora Lions Club and Moora RSL for their help on the day.

The local government has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited. Land Details: Lot 342 on Deposited Plan 171910 Moore Street, Moora. Proposal: Change of use from ‘Motel’ to ‘Workforce Accommodation’ including incidental office and staff training facility;

The local government has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited. Construction and use of proposed new workforce accommodation - Lot 80 (No. 18201) Gt Northern Hwy, Miling

Please find below our last update for 2023! What you'll find in this edition: • A Christmas Message from the CEO • Free Pool Entry these School Holidays! • Moora Bed Race's Best Dressed Bed • Moora Shire Office, Swimming Pool & Hydrotherapy Christmas Hours • Christmas & New Year Rubbish Collection • FREE Midweek Movies on the Oval • Calling for Musicians & Performing Artists! • The Perfect Christmas Present: A Night with Marina Prior • What's on at the MPAC in 2024 • Shire Employment Opportunities • Shire Council Meetings • Moora's Electronic Community Noticeboard: Current Listings

The local government has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited. Land Details: Lots M557 and M561 on Plan 3005 Coomberdale East Road, Coomberdale. Proposal: Development of a proposed new 45 metre tower and various associated improvements on a 900 square metre portion of Lot M557, with access via Lot M561 and an unconstructed local road reserve, for telecommunications infrastructure purposes.

Welcome to the November 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.

The Moora Swimming Pool is now available to the public 7 days a week, please click below for opening hours and other information.

Visit the Mobile Service Centre on Thursday, 7th December at the Moora Swimming Pool car park, from 9am-3.30pm, to find out about Australian Government payments and services for rural families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people with disability, carers, farmers and self-employed people. Information about Department of Veterans’ Affairs programs and support services for veterans and their families will also be available.

Did you know that members of the Moora Library get free access to Borrow Box and Libby digital libraries? This provides readers with a vast array of ebooks, digital audiobooks and magazines, which can be streamed, or downloaded for offline use to be read anytime, anywhere. There is also a great selection of items for kids!

Welcome to the October 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.

The local government has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited. Property Address: Lot M1740 Gabalong East Road, Gabalong Proposal: Tree farm for carbon sequestration purposes. Please click below for more information.

It’s time to start thinking about who you know who is doing amazing things in our local community. Australia Day Award nominations close on 31st October 2023. For more information, click here.

The Shire of Moora, at the close of nominations on the 7th September received three nominations for the upcoming October 2023 election. As there were three vacancies, the nominees were elected unopposed, therefore there will be no Local Government Election Postal required on Saturday 21st October.

Welcome to the September 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 update includes: 

It’s time to start thinking about who you know who is doing amazing things in our local community! Australia Day Award nominations close on 31st October 2023. For more information, click here.