Shire of Quairading

24/08/2026

Ordinary Council Meeting – This Thursday

The next Ordinary Council Meeting will be held:
📅 Thursday 27 August
🕒 3.15pm
📍 Council Chambers, 10 Jennaberring Road, Quairading

The Council Agenda is now available on the Shire website. View it here:
https://www.quairading.wa.gov.au/my-council/committee-meetings/council-minutes/

Members of the public are welcome to attend. If you're planning to come along, we'd appreciate it if you could let us know beforehand to help us prepare and ensure there is adequate seating available. Email us on [email protected] or call 9645 2400.

❓Public Question Time
Questions can be submitted electronically before the meeting using the Public Question Time Form, or you can ask your question in person during Public Question Time.
https://www.quairading.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Meeting-Attendance-and-Public-Question-Time-FORM.pdf

21/08/2026

Please take a few minutes to help shape the future of housing in Quairading 🏠

Housing availability is a significant issue for regional communities, including the Shire of Quairading.

Developed from significant community engagement, the Shire’s Council Plan 2026-2036 reflects this with several outcomes seeking improved housing options.

The Shire is undertaking a number of surveys to understand the current and future needs within the community relating to:

🏠 Workforce Accommodation
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DMJBCZZ

👥 Aged Independent Living
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DMTYMCZ

🌳 Residential Land Development
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TCH5W9L

These surveys will inform future housing concepts and help to build a business case the Shire will utilise in submissions for residential land development and housing construction funding from State and Federal Government.

Every response counts. The more people who participate, the stronger the data will be, helping the Shire build a stronger case for future housing investment and funding.

Please take a few minutes to complete the surveys and help shape Quairading's housing future.

19/08/2026

Four New Modular Social Homes Coming to Quairading

Quairading is set to benefit from four brand new social homes as part of a major $27.2 million investment delivering 54 new homes across the Wheatbelt.

The project is being supported by $16.96 million from the Cook Government and $10.24 million through the Albanese Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund, with the homes to be manufactured by Western Australian company Modular WA.

For Quairading, this means four new two-bedroom homes designed to provide modern, accessible and secure housing for seniors, helping older residents remain in the community they know and love.

The homes will be built to Silver Liveable Housing Australia standards, supporting residents to age in place while remaining connected to family, friends and local services.

Central East Accommodation and Care Alliance Inc. (CEACA) encompasses over 50,000 square kilometers of WA's Wheatbelt, including the Shires of Quairading, Bruce Rock, Dowerin, Kellerberrin, Merredin, Mt Marshall, Mukinbudin, Narembeen, Westonia, Wyalkatchem and Yilgarn.

The Shire of Quairading is proud to be a member CEACA and to support investment that strengthens our community, increases local housing options and helps residents remain connected to the town they call home.

Read more about this exciting project here:
🔗https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook%20Labor%20Government/Largest-ever-community-housing-modular-project-to-create-54-homes-20260816

📷An artist's impression of one of the new modular homes.
📷Terry Waldron MA, CEACA Chairperson, Hon. John Carey MLA, Paige McNeil, CEACA CEO, Jason Sjoland, Managing Director Modular WA.

18/08/2026

🌼 Wildflower season is underway across the Pathways to Wave Rock!

Quairading is proud to be one of the 8 shires along the Pathways to Wave Rock, a journey through some of WA’s most beautiful wildflower country.

The 2026 Wildflower E-Guide brings together local wildflower hotspots, walking trails, seasonal blooms and places worth exploring along the pathway — helping you make the most of your wildflower adventure.

🌿 Know what you're looking for
📍 Know where to find it
🚗 Know where to stop next

From orchids and everlastings to native bushland, granite landscapes and hidden seasonal treasures, use the guide to plan your wildflower hunt from town to town — including a stop in Quairading.

📱 Download it. Save it to your phone. Then hit the road!

🌸 Explore the FREE Wildflower Guide here:
https://pathwaystowaverock.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Pathways-to-Wave-Rock-Wildflower-E-Guide-2026.pdf
Or visit:
https://pathwaystowaverock.com.au/wildflowers/

Pathways to Wave Rock

17/08/2026

Housing availability is a significant issue for regional communities, including the Shire of Quairading.

Developed from significant community engagement, the Shire’s Council Plan 2026-2036 reflects this with several outcomes seeking improved housing options.

The Shire is undertaking a number of surveys to understand the current and future needs within the community relating to:

🏠 Workforce Accommodation
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DMJBCZZ

👥 Aged Independent Living
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DMTYMCZ

🌳 Residential Land Development
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TCH5W9L

These surveys will inform future housing concepts and help to build a business case the Shire will utilise in submissions for residential land development and housing construction funding from State and Federal Government.

Every response counts. The more people who participate, the stronger the data will be, helping the Shire build a stronger case for future housing investment and funding.

Please take a few minutes to complete the surveys and help shape Quairading's housing future.

07/08/2026

Tell us how you volunteer and get a free coffee voucher to a local vendor!

We’d love to get a better picture of how our community volunteers and the incredible contribution people are making across Quairading to make it the vibrant and connected town we all enjoy.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/qdgvolunteers

Survey closes 14 August 2026.

05/08/2026

Catch Up with Council – this Friday!

A reminder that Catch Up with Council is on this Friday, 7 August, 5.00pm–6.30pm, outside the football changerooms at the Quairading Sportsground.

Come along for a casual chat with your Councillors and CEO, with a free BBQ dinner and a drink provided by the Shire.

Thanks to Quairading Football & Netball Club for providing the catering and opening the Bulls Bar!

Planning on being there? Let us know via the event page
👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/18ziCeVovj/

04/08/2026

📋Did you know you can complete your 2026 Census now?

Census night is Tuesday 11 August, but you can complete your Census as soon as you receive your instructions.

Most households will get a letter in the mailbox with instructions to complete online. Some households will get a paper form or visit from Census staff.

Every response helps build a more accurate picture of Quairading and communities across Australia. Census information helps inform future planning for services, facilities, housing, infrastructure and community programs.

The Census is held every five years and your response makes a difference.

👉 Complete your Census now: https://start.census.abs.gov.au/

03/08/2026

Volunteers are a big part of what makes Quairading such a great place to live, work and connect. Whether you’re helping out at junior sport, supporting a local club, lending a hand at an event or simply pitching in when needed — your time makes a difference.

We’d love to get a better picture of how our community volunteers and the incredible contribution people are making across Quairading.

The Shire is doing a very short survey to find out how people volunteer, how often and roughly how many hours they contribute.

☕ Complete the survey and receive a FREE coffee voucher to use with a local coffee vendor
👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/qdgvolunteers
📅 Survey closes Friday 14 August, 2026.
☕ Coffee vouchers can be collected from the Quairading CRC from Monday 17 August, 2026

If you volunteer in any way, we’d love to hear from you!

28/07/2026

Enrol now for the Country Early Start VacSwim program at the Quairading Swimming Pool! 🏊‍♀️

🏊 VacSwim Enrolments Are Now Open!

The VacSwim Country Early Start Program (Stages 1-16) will be running at our pool from 19–23 December.

VacSwim is a great opportunity for children to develop their swimming and water safety skills over the school holidays.

Enrol early to avoid missing out. Enrollments close 14 October 2026

Enrol today:
👉 https://www.education.wa.edu.au/vacswim