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WALGA, together with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) and the WA Electoral Commission, will be hosting an Election Candidate Information webinar ahead of the opening of nominations for the 2025 Local Government Elections. The webinar will be held at 6:00pm on Monday, 18 August 2025.

Rolls will close for the 2025 Local Government Ordinary Election 5:00pm Friday 22 August 2025

Local Government Council Elections will be held on October 18, 2025. If you are interested in running for Local Government, please see below or contact the Shire 9948-1218 or email admin@sharkbay.wa.gov.au

An employment opportunity with the Shire of Shark Bay

The Shire of Shark Bay is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead the team at the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery & Visitor Centre (SBDC). This key leadership position requires a motivated individual with a strong background in managing similar services, who can inspire and build the capacity of staff while ensuring high-quality visitor experiences. Please click here for more information

Mosquito fogging has been delayed due to inclement weather. It has been rescheduled for next week, when the weather permits.

Mosquito fogging will be conducted tonight, Tuesday 17 June and Thursday 19 June from 5:00pm, weather permitting. Where possible stay indoors, close windows, cover fish, and bring pets inside.

Building permit reminder after recent prosecution of a local builder

The Shire is calling for expressions of interest from truck drivers, plant operators, labourers and for a refuse site role.

Public Hearing Notice to be held on the 08/05/2025 with the WA Local Government Grants Commission regarding Financial Assistance Grants.

The Shire is conducting works on the western end of Knight terrace, extending the footpath and resurfacing the carpark, during which time the footpath is closed. The carpark will be resurfaced at the end of construction, until which time it will remain open.

Durlacher St footpath and kerb works commencing Tuesday 2nd April between Talbot St & Dampier Road

🚨 Important Update: Department of Transport Hours of Service 🚨 Please be advised that the Department of Transport has updated their hours of service. They will now be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday only from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Wirruwana News Spring 2024

Public Information on the Seawall Reconstruction is now available

Updates from Dirk Hartog Island National Park - published by DBCA

Shark Bay Community Gym gets new state-of-the-art equipment

The Shire is seeking a Customer Service Officer to provide customer service for the Shire of Shark Bay in the areas of Cashiering, Reception Library Services and Department of Transport licensing and to assist with other office functions as required.

Shire of Shark Bay residents are advised that the current Fire Danger Rating system will be changing to a new Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS) backed up by a new Fire Behaviour Index (FBI) from 1 September 2022.

The Shire of Shark Bay is asking for your help with creating a new Health and Wellbeing Plan for our Shire. We are inviting our community to fill out an online survey, which takes about 15 minutes.

Important update on the Gascoyne Complex Bushfire, as of 21 January 2022, 10:30am.

Shark Bay area is now registered as a film friendly location

Minister of Fisheries support Council's proposal