Picture: Westonia

Westonia A vibrant community lifestyle! “Step back in time” Westonia a remarkable, modern yet historic, feel. It is an impressive and unique project designed to preserve the heritage of the town.

Picture: EDNA MAY GOLDMINE WESTONIA

EDNA MAY GOLDMINE WESTONIA The opportunity to view a working mine site in action and the chance of watching a blast keep the Lookout firmly on the local must do list. The Lookout is located just off Warrachuppin Road on the northern edge of the townsite and provides great views of an operating open pit gold mine For more information and Blast times contact the Shire office on (08) 90467063 during office hours Read More

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Hood-Penn Museum The Hood-Penn Museum in Westonia is the result of an extremely generous donation of a large historical collection from the Hood-Penn family who previously owned the Burracoppin Store. Read More

Picture: Adventure Elachbutting

Adventure Elachbutting Elachbutting Rock is a massive granite outcrop, a very popular camping spot for 4x4 wheel clubs and for locals. It has a spectacular colourful wave similar to Hyden’s Wave Rock with the added beauty of ‘Monty’s Pass’, a 30m tunnel caused by a rock slide. An echoing cave similar to an amphitheatre is close by. The 6km track around the rock with its dense trees and shrubs hide many interesting species of flora. The east side is renowned for its masses of Donkey Orchids at the base to the rock. Read More

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY DIFFERENTIAL RATES 2023/24

Pursuant to Section 6.33 and 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given to ratepayers of the intention of the Shire of Westonia to impose the following differential and minimum rates for the 2023/2024 rating year. This rate is taking into consideration Council’s decision at April meeting to impose a 5% rate increase:

RATE IN THE DOLLAR

Category	Rate in the $	Minimum Rate $
GRV General	7.9833	370.00
GRV Mining	22.4171	370.00

The proposed rates-in-the-dollar and minimum payments are based on estimates at the time of giving public notice and may change as part of Council’s 2023/24 budget consideration. The object and reasons for each proposed rate may be inspected at the Shire Office, Wolfram Street, Westonia during normal business hours or by visiting our web site www.westonia.wa.gov.au. All submissions in writing with reference to the proposed differential rates or minimum payments should be forwarded to the Shire of Westonia no later than 4.00pm Monday 22 May 2023

Bill Price

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Westonia