Continuing mitigation burns in Lancelin: The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) in collaboration with the Shire of Gingin are continuing with mitigation works being carried out south of the Lancelin townsite to reduce bush fire risk adjoining the town and subsequent fire impacts to the community.

A Special Council Meeting will be held next Tuesday, 28 July in order to adopt the Annual Budget for 2020/21.

The Department of Transport will remove the dredging equipment from Lancelin this Saturday, 20 June. Unfortunately this is the only safe day to carry out this operation with rougher beach activity for the next week forecast and the dredge overdue to go to other beaches.

The Lions Club of Whitford have kindly made a donation to the Shire's Volunteer Fire Brigades in recognition of their work during the Yanchep Bush Fire emergency which occurred in December 2019.

With the spread of COVID-19 effectively slowed, we'll be reopening our front desks in Lancelin and Gingin from Monday, 11 May. We can't wait to interact face to face with our community again!

The WA Premier has a message for WA Citizens: please don't travel this Easter.

A Special Council Meeting has been held to address the COVID-19 Pandemic and measures that will need to be implemented for the benefit of our Shire and it’s residents.

Did you know that you don't need to apply for a travel exemption? You just need to have appropriate documentation. Read on for answer to further FAQs the Shire has received regarding regional travel.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the front desk at the Shire's Gingin and Lancelin Offices will be closed until further notice. However, you can still interact with us as staff will continue to work from behind closed doors. Read on to find out how.

The ability to undertake Practical Driving Assessments online has been suspended.

A Special Council Meeting will be held by the Shire in relation to various issues resulting from the COVID-19 impact. Community members will not be able to attend however questions can be submitted prior to the meeting.

Flu vaccine stocks are running low.

Funding was received by the Shire from the DFES Mitigation Activity Fund earlier this year. Works have been undertaken recently in Lancelin in relation to the utilisation of this funding.

To clarify, if you live in the Shire of Gingin, you are in the Wheatbelt Region. Also, further information on Food Shopping, Applying for an Exemption, Moving Home and Shared Child Custody.

Sometimes those who are vulnerable in our community just need a bit of a helping hand. If you are someone who would be considered vulnerable in our community or you would like to help someone who is vulnerable then please REGISTER today.

The Shire has commenced producing a newsletter which contains information relating to what activities the Shire of Gingin is undertaking to combat the spread of COVID-19, how it may affect our dealings with the community, useful links for further information, plus plenty more.

Flu vaccines for over 65 now available in addition to video/phone consultations for all patients.

The new travel restrictions and many other changes as a result of the COVID-19 situation are generating great community concern. Council will hold a Special Council Meeting (not open to the Public) to discuss these issues and how the Shire of Gingin may best support our community to address them.

The State Government has announced new travel restrictions for WA with the public to only be allowed to travel within their own region unless an exemption applies.

"We're all in this together." That's the message from the Shire President in relation to getting through the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) global pandemic.

The Gingin Aquatic Centre will be the latest Shire facility to close in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for a great swimming season.

The Shire of Gingin has chosen to discontinue the availability of the hiring of the Community Bus Service indefinitely in order to combat the spread of COVID-19.

New restrictions have again been introduced regarding combating the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) with all Libraries, Art Galleries, Theatres and Museums directed to close.

The Shire of Gingin is committed to continuing to service the community whilst Australia deals with the Coronavirus pandemic. However, restrictions mean that we will have to change how we interact with the community.

With very interesting (and in some cases sure to be testing) times ahead, the Shire President would like to impart a few words to the community regarding the State of Emergency declared for WA in order to slow down the spread of the Coronavirus.

With the commencement of the Restricted Burning Period from 15 March 2020, you can now apply for a fire permit - note that permits are limited.

With the declaration of a State of Emergency for WA, the Shire has made the difficult decision to postpone the Gingin Triathlon until November 2020.

This media release provides clarification regarding the public letter from Cr Frank Peczka issued earlier this week.

Despite the rain, conditions have still been deemed too dry after a long hot summer to end the Prohibited Burning Period which has now been extended a further two weeks to 14 March 2020.