Media Releases

Media Release - Taste of Chittering 2022 Program Announcement
Posted 28 July 2022 Media Release - Taste of Chittering 2022 Program Announcement

Taste of Chittering 2022 Program announcement

Chittering Local
Posted 07 June 2022 Chittering Local

The Shire of Chittering's new local business directory

Australia Day 2022: A Day to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate
Posted 27 January 2022 Australia Day 2022: A Day to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate

This year was the first year that the Shire of Chittering held its ever popular Australia Day event in Lower Chittering. With favourable weather conditions, a beautiful morning was enjoyed by everyone who joined us to celebrate the Shire of Chittering’s Australia Day breakfast and festivities.

MUCHEA HALL REDEVELOPMENT  - Community Update August 2021
Posted 01 September 2021 MUCHEA HALL REDEVELOPMENT - Community Update August 2021

The Muchea Hall redevelopment project, now referred to as the Muchea Recreation Centre (MRC), has kicked off with the appointed Reference Group members meeting alongside Site Architecture Studio representatives to consider the site placement of the new building.

A Taste of Chittering 2021 Media Release
Posted 19 July 2021 A Taste of Chittering 2021 Media Release

A TASTE OF CHITTERING will make its return to Nesci Estate Wine Farm during the Spring school holiday weekend of Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October 2021. Over 5,000 visitors are expected to experience the produce, wine, and country lifestyle of the greater Chittering region at this family-friendly festival, just 45 minutes from Perth.

Rates Incentive Prize Winners Announced
Posted 20 November 2020 Rates Incentive Prize Winners Announced

Congratulations to the following winners of the 2020 Rates Incentive Prize Draw

Resignation of President and Deputy President
Posted 22 October 2020 Resignation of President and Deputy President

Bindoon Primary School Student Council
Photo Credit: Bindoon Primary School
Posted 28 August 2020 Bindoon Primary School Student Council

The Shire of Chittering welcomed the Bindoon Primary School Student Council on 18 August 2020 to Council Chambers to conduct their Term 3 meeting.

2020-2021 Budget Adoption
Posted 31 July 2020 2020-2021 Budget Adoption

MEDIA RELEASE 005-20: Regional Achievement and Community Awards
Posted 16 June 2020 MEDIA RELEASE 005-20: Regional Achievement and Community Awards

The Western Australian Regional Achievement & Community Awards have been launched for 2020 and the state-wide search has begun.

Community Update - COVID19 Information
Posted 18 March 2020 Community Update - COVID19 Information

The Shire is aware that many in the community may have concerns about coronavirus and want to know what is fact and what, if anything, they should be doing to protect themselves or prepare for any potential escalation of the situation.

Clune to Brockman Centre Connection Trail
Posted 14 February 2020 Clune to Brockman Centre Connection Trail

The Shire of Chittering’s grant application through the Department of Transport’s “Western Australian Bicycle Networks Grant” has been successful

Chittering gets active and creative for Seniors Week
Posted 29 October 2019 Chittering gets active and creative for Seniors Week

Chittering is embracing WA Seniors Week this year with four days of activities for senior residents in the Chittering community. WA Seniors Week runs from Sunday 10th November to Sunday 17th November and is a special time of celebration for Western Australian seniors. To show our appreciation for seniors, the Shire of Chittering are running four different events this year which cater for all seniors in our community.

Chittering Council Elects Their Shire President
Posted 23 October 2019 Chittering Council Elects Their Shire President

Cr Don Gibson was elected as the new Shire President for a two year term at the Special Meeting of Council held on 22 October 2019

2019 Rates Incentive Prize Draw Winners Announced
Posted 11 October 2019 2019 Rates Incentive Prize Draw Winners Announced

Congratulations to the following winners of the 2019 Rates Incentive Prize Draw

Important information regarding rates
Posted 08 August 2019 Important information regarding rates

Once every five years the Valuer General’s Office (VGO) re-values properties, taking into consideration changes to market values, additions, and land condition. This year all the GRV properties in the Shire of Chittering have been revalued by the VGO.

Food and wine trail targets growing tourism market
Posted 12 June 2019 Food and wine trail targets growing tourism market

The City of Wanneroo has collaborated with the Shire of Chittering and Tourism WA to launch a trail map to celebrate local farm gate and fresh produce experiences.

Sunshine, Mess and Mud at Wear Ya Wellies!
Posted 07 June 2019 Sunshine, Mess and Mud at Wear Ya Wellies!

Around 7,500 people made their way to Bindoon on Sunday 26 May to immerse themselves in a day full of muddy, messy, slippery, sensory challenging, outdoor unstructured play.

Proposed Bindoon Mountain Bike Survey
Posted 11 April 2019 Proposed Bindoon Mountain Bike Survey

Calling all mountain bike and outdoor adventure enthusiasts; sport, recreation and tourism industry representatives; product and service suppliers; consumers; and the community!

Shire of Chittering Appoints new CEO, Mr Matthew Gilfellon
Posted 29 March 2019 Shire of Chittering Appoints new CEO, Mr Matthew Gilfellon

Shire President, Cr Gordon Houston is pleased to announce that following its consideration of candidates from a well qualified, competent, and experienced field of applicants, the Shire of Chittering Council voted unanimously at a Special a Meeting last night to appoint Mr Matthew Gilfellon as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 01 July 2019.

Federal Government Commit $70M to Roads of Strategic Importance Initiative
Posted 28 March 2019 Federal Government Commit $70M to Roads of Strategic Importance Initiative

Wednesday 27th March saw an announcement of the Federal Government’s $70 million commitment through the Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative for the Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Route (WSFR).

Hon Christian Porter, Federal Member for Pearce, Officially Launches the
Posted 08 February 2019 Hon Christian Porter, Federal Member for Pearce, Officially Launches the Muchea Industrial Park Investment Prospectus

The Shire of Chittering with funding from the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund has today launched the Muchea Industrial Park Investment Prospectus.

2018 Race in your Rates Prize Winners
Posted 20 November 2018 2018 Race in your Rates Prize Winners

All Shire of Chittering Ratepayers who paid their rates and charges in full by Wednesday, 29 August 2018 were automatically entered into the Rates Incentive Prize Draw.

Chittering Goes Muddy Mad
Posted 26 October 2018 Chittering Goes Muddy Mad

A Responsible, Future Focused Budget
Posted 20 July 2018 A Responsible, Future Focused Budget

The Shire of Chittering’s 2018/19 Budget was adopted by Council at its Ordinary Council Meeting on 19 July 2018.

WA Plastic Bag Ban
Posted 22 June 2018 WA Plastic Bag Ban

From 1 July 2018, the supply of lightweight plastic bags will be banned in Western Australia, bringing WA into line with other Australian states including South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory, who already have similar bans in place.

Adoption of Local Law - Repeal Local Law 2017
Posted 21 July 2017 Adoption of Local Law - Repeal Local Law 2017

Pursuant to sections 3.12(6) and 3.12(1) of the Local Government Act 1995, the Council of the Shire of Chittering advises that the following local law was gazetted on 7 July 2017 and will come into operation on 21 July 2017.

Adoption of Local Law - Health Local Law 2017
Posted 15 February 2017 Adoption of Local Law - Health Local Law 2017

The Shire of Chittering resolved at the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 15 February 2017 to adopt the Shire of Chittering Health Local Law 2017.

Adoption of Local Law - Waste Local Law 2017
Posted 15 February 2017 Adoption of Local Law - Waste Local Law 2017

The Shire of Chittering resolved at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 15 February 2017 to adopt the Shire of Chittering Waste Local Law 2017.

Adoption of Local Law - Cats Amendment Local Law 2016
Posted 17 August 2016 Adoption of Local Law - Cats Amendment Local Law 2016

The Shire of Chittering resolved at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 17 August 2016 to adopt the Cats Amendment Local Law 2016.

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