Shire of Mingenew

02/09/2026

If it’s not hay fever 🤧 , the cold, flu and RSV are doing the rounds. Do you know the difference between them?

💙 Staying informed can help us all protect ourselves and our community.

ℹ️ Pop in to the Mingenew Health Centre for further information and local care.

01/09/2026

Father’s Day Stall This Friday! 👨‍👧‍👦

The Country Women's Association of WA- Mingenew Branch will be holding their annual Father’s Day Stall this Friday, 4 Aug from 9am near the bakery & MIG office.

Come along to grab a raffle ticket, pick up a special present for Dad, and treat yourself (or him!) to some delicious cakes and goodies the ladies have baked up.

01/09/2026

🔥Fire-break Notice Reminder 🔥

Landowners have until 1 October 2026 to have fire-breaks in place, and to maintain the land up to and including 15 March 2027.

Important dates to remember:
👨‍🚒 21 Sep - next Bush Fire Advisory Meeting (6pm)
🔥 1 Oct - Fire-breaks must be in place
⛔ 1-31 Oct - Restricted Burning Period
🚫 1 Nov-31 Jan - Prohibited Burning Period

More info on Firebreak requirements and clearing, visit https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/residents/fires-and-emergencies/

31/08/2026

🚧 Depot Hill Road Sealing 🚧

The second 5km section of the Depot Hill Road sealing has been completed!

Shire staff will be working on the final 5km section over the next two weeks.

A reminder that speed reductions and traffic control will be in place.

31/08/2026

🌾 Anyone attending the MIG Field Day this week - registration link and event program below 👇

LESS THAN A WEEK to go until the 2026 MIG Spring Field Day!
📅 2nd September 2026
⏰ Registrations 7:00am
📍Mingenew Recreation Centre
Be sure to register to 0499 245 463 or via link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mingenew-irwin-group-2026-spring-field-day-tickets-1997426497423

27/08/2026

GOOD LUCK, MINGENEW! 🏆

What a fantastic achievement, every Mingenew team is heading into finals this weekend!

Best of luck to our A, B & D Grade Netball teams, Senior and Junior Hockey teams, Nippers and League Football as they take to the court and field in Carnamah and Morawa.

A huge congratulations to all the players, coaches, volunteers and supporters on a fantastic season. The whole community is behind you - play hard, have fun and do Mingenew proud! ❤️🙌

GO BULLDOGS!

25/08/2026

🔥🗺️ Fire Weather District boundaries have recently changed as part of the updates to the Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS).

Mingenew is now located in the NORTH MIDLANDS fire weather district.

The new boundaries will be automatically reflected on the Emergency WA app and website, which is the best place to stay up to date with bushfire warnings, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans in our area.

For more information visit - https://news.dfes.wa.gov.au/media-releases-feature-stories/new-fire-weather-district-boundaries-august-2026/

24/08/2026

📢 New Community Digital Sign Coming to Mingenew!

We’re excited to share that Mingenew will soon have a new Community Digital Sign, made possible through funding from the DFES Community Benefit Fund and the State Government’s Small Election Commitments Fund.

Following consideration of several potential sites, Council has selected the eastern side of Cecil Newton Park as the location for the new sign.

In choosing a location, Council considered visibility, access to power, pedestrian access, existing infrastructure and the overall suitability of each site. Other locations considered included:

• North side of Midlands Road – unsuitable due to no readily available power supply.
• Midlands Road outside the CRC & Post Office – insufficient space between the road and the building, with the sign also impacting the pedestrian pathway.
• Midlands Road outside the MIG & Hancock offices – the existing tree and memorial bench would need to be relocated, with the tree also impacting visibility of the sign due to its height.

The eastern side of Cecil Newton Park was determined to be the most suitable option, providing good visibility from Midlands Road and access to power.

To accommodate the new sign and ensure it remains clearly visible, the existing Cecil Newton Park sign will be relocated and some trees will need to be removed.

Once installed, the digital sign will give the Shire another important way to keep our community informed, displaying updates such as roadworks and closures, community information, events and important messaging during emergencies or crisis situations.

We’re looking forward to seeing this project come to life and providing the community with a highly visible, central source of information.

👀 Watch this space for more updates as the project progresses!

20/08/2026

Great child development support opportunity for local families! 💙

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Child Development Service Virtual Team is pleased to offer free online speech pathology and physiotherapy drop-in services for children in regional WA.

For families in Mingenew, where access to specialist services can sometimes be a challenge, this is a great option that can be accessed from the comfort of your own home.

Take a look at the posters below for more information and eligibility details. 👇

20/08/2026

🚲 REMINDER - Information Session Tomorrow!

HAVE YOUR SAY – Geraldton & Mid West 2050 Regional Cycling Strategy

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure is developing an updated Geraldton and Mid West 2050 Regional Cycling Strategy, and we want to make sure the needs of our local community are heard.

The strategy will help shape the long-term future of bike riding and active transport across the Mid West, including future cycling connections and infrastructure, and will help guide funding decisions and priorities for future projects.

📍 Mingenew Drop-In Session
📅 Friday, 21 August
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm
📌 Between the Shire Office and Town Hall

Drop by anytime between 10am and 2pm to learn more about the strategy, speak with the project team and have your say about what cycling and active transport should look like in and around Mingenew.

💻 Can’t make it on the day?
You can still have your say by completing the short online survey here: https://www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au/geraldton-and-mid-west-2050-regional-cycling-strategy

Submissions close 3 September 2026.

Whether you ride regularly, occasionally, or simply have ideas about safer and better connections around our community and the Mid West, your local knowledge is valuable! 🚲

Have your say We want to know your local travel needs and experiences to help guide the future of active transport across Geraldton and the Mid West. In collaboration with the City of Greater Geraldton and the Shires of Carnamah, Chapman Valley, Coorow, Irwin, Mingenew,