Shire of Koorda in Koorda, Western Australia | Government organisation

Shire of Koorda

Locality: Koorda, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9684 1219

Address: 10 Haig Street 6475 Koorda, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.koorda.wa.gov.au

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24.01.2022 Buddy’s Business Buzz Buddy grabbed his Monet and was ready to Gogh to the Koorda Art Gallery to take a look at the work of the talented people from around our region After the Shire acquired the former Anglican Church in 2016, many discussions were held surrounding the use of the building. After some deliberation, the idea of an Art Gallery came to life. ... Oozing with rustic charm, the art gallery houses beautiful hand painted, photographed and sculpted pieces for viewing or sale to community members and visitors. If you haven’t had the chance to view the gallery yet, join Lea on Sundays from 11am to 1pm.

23.01.2022 Buddy’s Business Buzz After spending the day with Brad from B&K Auto Electric Services, Buddy got a lesson in aircon re-gassing and battery testing. After seeing Brads handiwork, he plans to get Santa to instal some fan-dangle spotlights on the sleigh! B&K Auto Electrics are your go to for all your auto electrical work on heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, earth moving, trucks and large or small cars. ... Brad can assist with the supply and installation of spotlights, work lights, electric breaks, dual battery and battery management systems. B&K Auto Electric services are there to help with any general electric repairs and diagnostics, including air conditioning repairs and re-gassing. Beat the heat this summer, and get your faulty air-cons re-gassed to make your car trips and/or harvest that little bit more pleasant

23.01.2022 HARVEST & VEHICLE MOVEMENT BAN The Shire of Koorda has imposed a Harvest and Vehicle Movement ban effective immediately 24/11/2020. This ban will be reviewed at 4.00pm.

22.01.2022 A friendly reminder for our ratepayers paying their property rates via instalment; payment of instalment two is due today

22.01.2022 Time to dust off your Christmas lights and decorations After the year that 2020 was, let’s sprinkle Joy throughout the town in the form of Christmas! The Shire of Koorda Annual Christmas Display Competition is back BIGGER and BETTER than ever before with;... Increased cash prize pool and Commerical division All households and businesses wanting to take part in the competition must register with the Shire office! Come in and fill in a slip, or call is on 9684 1219 Happy decorating!!

20.01.2022 Buddy’s Business Buzz Since purchasing a commercial space in Koorda in January 2019, Derek and Jess have been hard at work renovating and building the Agri-Stock business, which is an independent rural retail outlet that services the local community. After meeting the team, Buddy is eager to report back about all the services and supplies they have to offer. Just when you thought we’d forgotten about the purrfect present for your furry friends, Buddy’s got you covered! ... AgriStock are proud to be supporting and stocking an Australia owned and West Australian manufactured product in Cherish Pet food and the vitality range. They also stock Blackhawk, Pedigree, Uncle Alber’s, and can get any other brands of your choice (just enquire in store and they will sort you out). If you’re looking for any workwear, the team stock Blundstone, Rossi, Blue Steel, Bisley, Hard Yakka and King Gee brands in store and can work with customers on special orders. In addition to stocking the above supplies, AgriStock can provide insurance and is also the local 4Farmers distributor and Summit agent who supply a range of quality and competitively priced Western Australian manufactured agricultural chemicals and fertiliser to local farmers. AgriStock is a livestock agent for Westcoast Wool & Livestock and can offer a range of services to support growers with their wool and livestock needs including finance. Be sure to stop by and say hi to Derek and Jessica and check out what else they have in store!

18.01.2022 Buddy’s Business Buzz We would start this with a joke about Sausages, but they are the Wurst With over 60 years experience butchering, Buddy knew he couldn’t go past Stotty at Koorda Meat Supply for a lesson in the art of sausage making! ... After looking for a change of scenery from butchering in Bruce Rock, Stotty and Lyn began the hunt for their next venture, which landed them in Koorda. In 2006 they bought and took over Koorda Meat Supply and have since become a vital pillar in our community. To recognise Stotty’s contribution to the Koorda and surrounding communities over the past 14 years, he was nominated and received the 2020 Community Citizen of the Year Award. The nomination recognised his donations and heavily discounted meat to sports groups and clubs to aid their fundraising and always offering his best practice cooking and catering advice. Koorda Meat Supply has a delicious array of meat ready to go or order for the festive season. Be sure to check out the Christmas price list in store and place your orders before Thursday the 10th December

17.01.2022 Please note the Pool will be opening at 1.30 pm today - sorry for the inconvenience.

17.01.2022 Buddy’s Business Buzz Today on Buddy’s rounds he stopped into the Koorda Sports Club for a roll of bowls and an icy cold refreshment. The current Sports Club building was officially opened in December of 1962 and celebrates its 58th birthday this month ... The club hosts a synthetic bowling green and an 18-hole golf course. The bowls season runs from October through to April and comprises of both Ladies and Mens teams. The golf season runs from April through to September with golf being played on Sunday’s. Cathe, the Sports Club Manager, is often organising various social events at the Club throughout the year. The Club Christmas Party is being held this Saturday, 19th of December from 6.30pm with a sheep on the spit. Be sure to pop in and say g’day to Cathe for a refreshment, roll of bowls, hit of golf or all of the above.

15.01.2022 Shop Local this Christmas *Updated Prize Pool* Support the businesses who support our community and go into the draw to win some great prizes! ... The shop local campaign is open from today 16th November until Thursday 17th December, with winners being drawn at the Community Christmas Tree (Friday 18th December).

15.01.2022 Buddy’s Business Buzz Another business visit down and Buddy’s love for Koorda has been fuelled even more Today Buddy met with the team at Great Southern Fuel Supplies Koorda and had a look around the depot and office. He welcomed customers with a smile as he helped fuel up their cars from one of the four pumps onsite, including a high flow and low flow pump at the diesel station. ... He was impressed to see the new 24/7 card access machine that is able to send receipts directly to your email, however this time opted to head inside to say hello to Hilary and check out their stock! GSFS Koorda has a vast array of Castrol products on display for sale including; chain spray oil, engine oil, hand wash and brake fluid. They also have fuel tank or filter kits, drum pumps and grease guns. Call into the office from Monday to Friday, between 8.00am - 11.45am or 12.30pm - 4.00pm to check out the full range. Just when Buddy thought his day couldn’t get any better, he got to jump in the truck with Gordon to deliver a bulk fuel delivery! The local Koorda Depot delivers fuel to Bencubbin, Beacon, Mukinbudin, Trayning, Kalannie and Wyalkatchem as well as to local property owners.

14.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN - Tuesday 24th November 2020 DFES have imposed a TOTAL FIRE BAN for the Shire of Koorda from midnight tonight (Monday 23 November) to midnight Tuesday 24 November 2020 inclusive. Harvesting and movement of vehicles in paddocks is permitted UNTIL a harvest & movement of vehicle ban is imposed by Local Government. Further info on total fire bans can be found at www.dfes.wa.gov.au

14.01.2022 Buddy’s Business Buzz Today Buddy ends the day rich with knowledge and history after taking a tour of the Koorda Museum. Costing 792 ($1,400) to construct in December 1931, (and 381 of the fundraised money being allocated to equipment) the Koorda hospital (now the Museum) was built by JW Price and was officially opened on 24th September 1932. ... In the 88 years since its opening, the building has seen many uses. The Hospital ran from 1932 to 1940, and closed due to the outbreak of the war which saw doctors and nurses moving away as well as a population decline. By 1945, after the war had ended, there was a need for a school hostel as most of the little schools in the shire had closed. Twenty two boarders from between seven to forty miles (11-64kms) out of town moved in, and the hostel officially opened in June 1946. With the advent of school buses, the hostel closed shortly after and once again the buildings were empty. Following uses included a Baby Clinic Centre, a permanent Police station, the base for a Youth Club, a hairdresser and a kindergarten. Fast forward to 1974 and the Museum was opened. During COVID restrictions, which saw the Museum closed to visitors, the enthusiastic and proactive committee thought it was the perfect time for alternations, renovations and sorting. The Committee have meticulously set up various exhibits and displays honouring the many uses of the building and ensuring the utmost respect has been paid in preserving and maintaining the rich history of the families, businesses and buildings that have made Koorda the place it is today. Be sure to arrange a visit next time you are in town!

12.01.2022 Ever wondered how a road is constructed!? Never fear, we’ve got you covered! We are able to give you a snippet into the behind the scenes on the Burakin-Wialki Road work of art we call sealing! Thanks to Brad Harrap for taking this drone footage for us. Our works crew have been working hard the past few months to prepare the road surface for the final seal, which is the quickest part of the whole process. ... The process starts with ripping up the old seal/road, then the crew cart in gravel and begin the water binding process. After LOTS of back and forthing, the road is well compressed and the foundations are set and strong ready for final trim. Final trim involves precision grader work to ensure the camber is just right to provide correct water run off and drainage. The final step of the process is the sealing works which can be seen in the below video!

10.01.2022 Koorda Drive In screening details announced for Saturday 21st November Please see post below for timing details and featured movies

09.01.2022 At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Lest we forget

09.01.2022 We hope all our farmers are having a safe and successful 2020 harvest so far! For our non farming followers, this is a great glimpse into Harvest, which keeps our farmers busy from October through to January. A big thanks to Adam Storer for letting us share this footage! ... The grains industry is the largest agricultural sector in Western Australia delivering around $4.6 billion to the state economy each year (5 year average) with the majority of this coming from cereal production ($3.6 billion) and contributions from oilseeds ($0.8 billion) and legumes ($0.16 billion). WA produces about 14 million tonnes of grain each year from around 4000 rain-fed farms ranging in size from 1000 to 15 000 hectares. Wheat is the state’s major grain crop with about seven million tonnes produced each year followed by barley, canola, oats, lupins and peas.

07.01.2022 Guess who’s back, back again Buddy’s back, tell a friend Buddy, our resident elf is back by popular demand and is very keen to visit our local businesses and community groups to get the low down on what they’re all about and what services they provide/have to offer.... Over the coming month, we’ll be sharing Buddy’s adventures on our Facebook page, so sign up and stay tuned! More details below about how to register your business for a Buddy’s Business Buzz visit!

04.01.2022 Buddy’s Business Buzz Due to flight delays into WA, Buddy caught a lift into town with Australia Post and straight into his first Business Buzz, where he felt right at home with all things Christmas Since taking ownership of the Post Office in 2019, Kylie has done a magnificent job injecting new life into the 1937 built building. ... Not only does the Koorda post office offer your traditional post office services, it also houses a great range of giftware including electrical appliances, skin care, books, toys, gift cards and so much more! Be sure to shop local this Christmas and stop into the Koorda Post Office and see what you can pick up (ps. the ladies in store will even wrap the presents you’ve brought from there )

01.01.2022 Annual Koorda Seniors Luncheon It is that time of year again where we treat our Seniors to a lunch with friends. Councillors and Staff were fortunate to join them to celebrate Seniors week and have an early Christmas feast before silly season really kicks in! It was a brilliant day filled with delicious food and even better company! It was great to see our seniors out and about, and for those who weren’t able to make it, our wonderful staff packed up some take away lun...ches to deliver to their door, so they didn’t miss out on the Christmas cheer! A big thank you to Nat at Bear Pantry Catering for providing the food for the event!