Shire of Wickepin in Wickepin, Western Australia | Landmark & historical place

Shire of Wickepin

Locality: Wickepin, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9888 1005

Address: 77 Wogolin Rd 6370 Wickepin, WA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Due to the high forecast temperature tomorrow, the Wickepin swimming pool will be OPEN

25.01.2022 Works have commenced on the construction of 4 x Independent Living Units on Johnston St, Wickepin. The units are funded by the DPIRD Royalties for Regions Housing Project (State), DISER Drought Communities Programme (Federal) and the Shire of Wickepin.

24.01.2022 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT At its meeting held Wednesday 16 December, council adopted the 2019/20 Annual Report. The report will be presented at the Annual Elector’s Meeting & Forum to be held on Thursday 4 February 2021 @ 6.30pm, where WA Kaolin Ltd CEO Andrew Sorensen will be guest speaker. A copy of the Annual report can be downloaded via https://www.wickepin.wa.gov.au/documents/annual-reports

21.01.2022 On Saturday, October 17, 2020 WICKEPIN will be celebrating 20 years since the iconic ALBERT FACEY HOMESTEAD was relocated 13km from its original site at Noman’s Lake to the town centre. The heart-warming and colourful story of Albert Facey is recounted in the bestselling autobiography ‘A FORTUNATE LIFE’. Today the homestead built by Albert still remains an intriguing historical attraction and provides a unique insight into the harsh and simple lifestyle of the small Wheatbelt farmer in the 1920s and early 1930s. Visitors are welcome to BYO picnic for lunch on the lawn in the Homestead gardens and enjoy a nostalgic family day out in Wickepin with themed activities, historical and art displays from 10am to 2pm. For more information please contact (08) 9888 1005 or [email protected]

21.01.2022 DRUM MUSTER The last DrumMuster for the year will be Tuesday 6 October 2020. Collections are 8.30am - 3.30pm by appointment only. Bookings are to be made via the shire administration office on 9888 1005 advising number of drums.

21.01.2022 Facey Group SPRING FIELD DAY 2020 It was great to see over ninety growers and industry representatives turn out to hear from leading experts covering topics from valuing land prices to making the right in season nutrition decisions. This years' Spring Field Day has been commended for providing local growers with much needed relief from current events and to offer members and industry the opportunity to get together and learn valuable insights from a diverse range of topics and informative speakers. Summing up the success of the day, outgoing Facey Group president Gary Lang said, it’s the best turnout we’ve had for a Spring field day for several years. If you would like to know more contact Chris on 0409 868 514

19.01.2022 BRONZE MEDALLION REQUALIFICATION Expressions of interest are being sought for a Bronze Medallion Requal to be held during Vacswim at the Wickepin swimming pool. Numbers are required for it to go ahead. Please register your name and preferred date, between 20 - 23 Dec, to Pip Ellis or Jodie Marshall. Date will be decided by majority preference.

19.01.2022 TENDER - CONSTRUCTION OF 4x2 EXECUTIVE HOME

16.01.2022 Total harvest and vehicle movement ban within the Shire of Wickepin, effectively immediately until 5:00pm today 26 November 2020

16.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS WICKEPIN B GRADE HOCKEY LADIES PREMIERS 2020 Defeating All Blacks 1-0 in extra time!

14.01.2022 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

14.01.2022 THE WICKEPIN SWIMMING POOL IS OPEN TODAY, TUESDAY 12 JANUARY 2021 - HOWEVER WILL BE CLOSED NEXT TUESDAY 19 JANUARY 2021.

14.01.2022 WICKEPIN ACQUATIC CENTRE Opens this Sunday 1 November @ 1pm. Reminder that the pool will be closed every 2nd Tuesday commencing 10 November, unless the temperature is above 35 degrees.

12.01.2022 RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD The restricted burning period commenced 1 October 2020 and goes through to 13 November 2020. A permit to burn is required within this period and must be obtained from your local Fire Control Officer. Further bush fire control information for the 2020/21 bush fire season can be found via the following link.... https://www.wickepin.wa.gov.au//sea/bush-fire-control.aspx

12.01.2022 Reminder that the Wickepin Swimming Pool is closed today, Tuesday 05 January.

11.01.2022 2020 Community Awards A friendly reminder that the 2020 Community Awards close this Friday - 27 November. Please have all nomination in by 4.00pm.

11.01.2022 Pretty purples & pinks now on show at Harrismith

11.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN A Total Fire Ban within the Shire of Wickepin has been imposed by DFES effectively immediately for the 07/01/2021. AT THESE TIMES YOU MUST NOT:... - Light, maintain or use a fire in the open air. - Carry out any activity that could start a fire. THIS INCLUDES: - Open fires for the purpose of cooking, camping or outdoor entertainment are not allowed including fire pits and bonfires. - Hot work such as metal work, grinding, welding, gas cutting is not allowed in the open air except for business and industry if regulatory conditions are met. - Off-road activity using a four-wheel drive, quad bike, motorcycle, bobcat or similar vehicle, except for agricultural purposes or by business and industry if regulatory conditions are met. Given the very high number of Total Fire Bans (TFB) imposed by DFES at this time please be sure to listen to the ABC radio or check the DFES webpage to see if DFES has imposed a TFB for the Shire of Wickepin. https://nxt.to/PlklQzm

11.01.2022 FLOORBALL CANCELLED TODAY Unfortunately Floorball has had to be cancelled today, Monday 23 November but will resume next Monday 30 November as per normal times.

10.01.2022 WICKEPIN AQUATIC CENTRE REMINDER that the pool is closed today and very 2nd Tuesday from here - unless the temperature is above 35 degrees.

09.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day. It’s our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us. You don’t have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before they’re in crisis, which can make a really positive difference to their life. https://www.ruok.org.au/

08.01.2022 Big congrats’ to Hazel Green on receiving a GOLD ‘Lifetime Association Certificate’ for 50 years of service with the local St. John Ambulance. Thank you Hazel for such an amazing contribution to the community.

08.01.2022 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COMPETITION In the spirit of Christmas and as a ‘different’ and sometimes rather challenging year comes to an end, the Shire of Wickepin are holding a Christmas Lights Competition to help spread and encourage some extra Christmas cheer! There are 3 x cash prizes to be won. To enter you must complete an entry form available from the administration office or via www.wickepin.wa.gov.au. Further details including judging times can be found on the attached flyer.

07.01.2022 Join in the celebrations at Lake Yealering on Saturday, September 12 from 11am to 1.45pm for the official launch of the foreshore redevelopment. Festivities include a ribbon cutting ceremony, native animal display, free sausage sizzle and a guided nature walk.

07.01.2022 The redevelopment of the lake foreshore as part of the Living Lakes program has been officially reopened. And it is looking absolutely stunning! Heaps of space to set up a spring time picnic. Super proud to see two of our images used on some of the signs in the area too!

07.01.2022 FOUND It has been a big morning in Yealering. Massive thank you Karen Jespersen for spotting him in town and to the rest of the community who spent the pas...t few hours calming him so that he could be restrained. One happy Syd and very relieved Ken. Ben is off to have a big breakfast at his new home. Thank you for all your support and spreading the word Ben has bolted Male Border Collie, 18 months old Ben has just been picked up from Dowerin and was on his way home to Wickepin with Ken. A new working companion for Syd. Coffee stop in Yealering and he slipped his collar. Please, please if you find him give Ken a call 0427 886013 or message me. He is nervous of people - has just left his home for ours. Many thanks (Not a great photo - all we have at the moment)

06.01.2022 Thanks to the great interest at our recent workshop - There will be FLOORBALL sessions at the Wickepin Community Centre every MONDAY from November 9 to December 14, 2020. 4 to 5pm for kids and 5 to 6pm for adults. For more info contact Dorry 9888 1100 or Michelle 9888 1005 [email protected]

04.01.2022 2020 COMMUNITY AWARDS Please note age and eligibility criteria has changed for the Young Citizen of the Year Award. Details on nomination form.

04.01.2022 All ages are welcome to a free FLOORBALL demo and workshop at the Wickepin Community Centre on Friday, October 16, 3.30 to 5.00pm. Come along and find out about this awesome game great fun for anyone at any level. The session will be run by Kyle Lister of Floorball WA and Jonathon Veron Australian Men’s Floorball Captain. If you would like any further information please contact Dorry 08 9888 1100 or Michelle 08 9888 1005. https://www.floorballwa.org/

04.01.2022 WICKEPIN SWIMMING POOL WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW, TUESDAY 1 DECEMBER 2020

03.01.2022 WICKEPIN SWIMMING POOL OPEN TODAY 1PM - 6PM

03.01.2022 COMMUNITY CENTRE KEYS All Community Centre keys that were distributed for the winter sports season MUST now be returned to the shire office. If you have any queries please contact the office on 9888 1005 or [email protected]

02.01.2022 FLOORBALL is ON! MONDAYS >Nov 9 to Dec 14 4 to 5pm kids. 5 to 6pm adults @ WICKEPIN COMMUNITY CENTRE See yo’all there

02.01.2022 WICKEPIN SWIMMING POOL Due to the high temperature forecast for tomorrow Tuesday 29 December, the Wickepin Swimming Pool will be open and will instead be closed next Tuesday 5 January.