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Murray Active Adventures Launches
Posted 21 October 2025 Murray Active Adventures Launches

Murray Active Adventures to bring a host of different sporting events to Murray on 22 and 23 November.

Shire of Murray Council Elected
Posted 19 October 2025 Shire of Murray Council Elected

The Shire of Murray 2025 Local Government Election was held on Saturday 18 October.

Murray Rides: Skills in Motion a Wheelie Great Success
Posted 16 October 2025 Murray Rides: Skills in Motion a Wheelie Great Success

More than 100 enthusiastic riders came together to celebrate WA Bike Month at the Murray Rides: Skills in Motion event, held in Dwellingup during the school holidays.

Shire of Murray hosts Federal representatives to meet with community
Posted 15 October 2025 Shire of Murray hosts Federal representatives to meet with community members

The Shire of Murray will welcome Dr Anne Webster MP, Federal Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Regional Communications, and Hon. Andrew Hastie MP, Federal Member for Canning to meet with residents and discuss local and federal issues.

Murray Community Food Drive
Posted 09 October 2025 Murray Community Food Drive

Join us in supporting those doing it tough by donating non-perishable food items for the annual Anti-Poverty Week Community Food Drive.

Library Closes for Refurbishment
Posted 08 October 2025 Library Closes for Refurbishment

The Murray Library will close on 3 November 2025 to allow refurbishment works that will create a brighter, more accessible and flexible community space.

Nominations open for Community Citizen of the Year awards
Posted 09 September 2025 Nominations open for Community Citizen of the Year awards

The Shire of Murray is calling for nominations for the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards. This is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals and groups who make our community stronger, kinder and more connected.

Shire of Murray President to continue service
Posted 04 September 2025 Shire of Murray President to continue service

Mr Douglas McLarty has been elected unopposed as Shire of Murray President in the 2025 Local Government Elections for a two-year term.

FIPWA announces the establishment of the FIPWA Tech Exchange
Posted 26 August 2025 FIPWA announces the establishment of the FIPWA Tech Exchange

Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA) has announced the establishment of the FIPWA Tech Exchange.

Fresh chapter for Murray Library as refurbishment announced
Posted 21 August 2025 Fresh chapter for Murray Library as refurbishment announced

Murray’s much-loved and only public library is set for a refurbishment this year, enhancing its functionality and community appeal.

Temporary Closure of Pinjarra Suspension Bridge
Posted 31 July 2025 Temporary Closure of Pinjarra Suspension Bridge

The Pinjarra Suspension Bridge will be closed from 18 August through to the end of September to allow for the installation of new balustrades.

Pinjarra’s Plan for the Future Endorsed
Posted 30 July 2025 Pinjarra’s Plan for the Future Endorsed

The Shire of Murray Pinjarra Planning Framework was endorsed by Council at last week’s Council meeting.

2025/26 budget adopted by Council
Posted 25 July 2025 2025/26 budget adopted by Council

The Shire of Murray Council has adopted its 2025/26 budget; investing to deliver the Council Plan and community vision where Murray is an outstanding place for community, lifestyle and opportunity.

Triple Triumph at Local Government Awards
Posted 20 July 2025 Triple Triumph at Local Government Awards

The Shire of Murray received a hat-trick of honours at the WALGA 2025 Local Government Awards last night, with three Shire past and present representatives being announced winners.

Funding opportunities now open for Murray community
Posted 15 July 2025 Funding opportunities now open for Murray community

The Shire of Murray is encouraging community and sporting groups, non-profit organisations and individuals to apply to the Shire’s grants and funding programs.

Shire recognised with national award for Exchange Hotel
Posted 26 June 2025 Shire recognised with national award for Exchange Hotel

The Shire has been recognised at the 2025 National Awards for Local Government (NALG), winning the category of Regional Growth for its redevelopment of the Exchange Hotel, Pinjarra.

New Cockitrough Boosts Biodiversity
Posted 23 June 2025 New Cockitrough Boosts Biodiversity

A Cockitrough has been installed in Dwellingup to provide essential hydration for native birds including threatened black cockatoos.

Crowd of Thousands attend Pinjarra Festival
Posted 04 June 2025 Crowd of Thousands attend Pinjarra Festival

More than 20,000 people visited Pinjarra during the WA Day long weekend to join in the festivities at the 2025 Pinjarra Festival.

Murray Volunteers Celebrated at Volunteer Week Event
Posted 22 May 2025 Murray Volunteers Celebrated at Volunteer Week Event

More than 150 local volunteers were celebrated at the Shire of Murray’s Volunteer Week function on Tuesday 20 May, with two individuals celebrating 40 years of service.

Tonnes of e-waste diverted from landfill in Murray
Posted 15 May 2025 Tonnes of e-waste diverted from landfill in Murray

The Shire of Murray has diverted more than 37 tonnes of e-waste from landfill in the past 18 months.

Shire of Murray named among best in industry
Posted 14 May 2025 Shire of Murray named among best in industry

The Shire has excelled in its financial reporting obligations, being announced among the top 20 local governments for best practice by the Office of the Auditor General for Western Australia.

Pinjarra Festival 2025 Lineup Announced
Posted 28 April 2025 Pinjarra Festival 2025 Lineup Announced

The acts playing at the Pinjarra Festival 2025 have been announced, with a stellar roster of local performers who will entertain more than 20,000 festival goers at the Edenvale Heritage Precinct, Pinjarra on Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June.

Planning for Pinjarra’s next chapter
Posted 09 April 2025 Planning for Pinjarra’s next chapter

The Shire has refreshed the Pinjarra Planning Framework and is seeking community feedback on the Framework's direction and vision.

Shire celebrates volunteers during national Volunteer Week
Posted 31 March 2025 Shire celebrates volunteers during national Volunteer Week

Submissions are now invited for the Shire of Murray’s 2025 Volunteer Recognition Evening on Tuesday 20 May at the Exchange Hotel, Pinjarra.

Shire of Murray launches ‘Elevate & Explore: Dwellingup Hiking Series’
Posted 26 March 2025 Shire of Murray launches ‘Elevate & Explore: Dwellingup Hiking Series’

The Shire of Murray has launched the Elevate & Explore: Dwellingup Hiking Series for 2025, an immersive hiking experience designed to build endurance and skill for the wild at heart.

Shire President updates
Posted 21 March 2025 Shire President updates

After serving ten years on the Shire of Murray Council, Shire President David Bolt was elected as the Member for Murray-Wellington at the State Government election. Deputy President, Douglas McLarty has been acting in the position of Shire President since February 2025 and will continue to do so.

Murray Sports Fusion Festival
Posted 19 March 2025 Murray Sports Fusion Festival

More than 100 people joined in the fun at the Shire of Murray’s inaugural Murray Sports Fusion Festival over the weekend.

Trio of projects complete in Murray
Posted 19 February 2025 Trio of projects complete in Murray

Three major projects have been completed in Pinjarra with funding from Alcoa to support the lifestyle, wellbeing and safety of the community.

WA Gala Sports Awards
Posted 13 February 2025 WA Gala Sports Awards

We’re thrilled to celebrate the Pinjarra Football and Netball Club's victory in the Healthy Clubs category at the WA Gala Sports Awards. Also a big shoutout to the C-Wise Dwellingup 100 and Mighty Jarrah Run for being finalists in the Community Sports Event of the Year.

Pinjarra Festival 2025
Posted 05 February 2025 Pinjarra Festival 2025

The Pinjarra Festival will be set once again in the beautiful grounds of the iconic Edenvale Heritage Precinct on Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 of June, during the WA Day long weekend.

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